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SPRING STAYS Holly Lodge (right) in Thursford boasts pretty gardens and lovely local amenities, while villages such as Bury St Edmunds (far right) and Saffron Walden (below) offer a taste of the quiet life
King’s Westgate Brewery, which provides tours and even has a beer cafe. There are so many independent boutique dining options here that you’ll be spoilt for choice. Look out for No 5 Angel Hill, which offers views of the abbey; Ice Restaurant on Rougham Industrial Estate with its industrial decor; and The One Bull, a traditional pub with its own microbrewery, Brewshed. The medieval town of Lavenham, with its half-timbered houses and historic Guildhall, is one of the best-preserved in England, offering a step back in time. For those seeking coastal delights, Southwold is a quintessential seaside town with pastel- coloured beach huts, a traditional pier and Adnams Brewery. Meanwhile, Aldeburgh,
as well as a rich heritage of independent shops and cafes. Famous for medieval architecture and links to the saffron trade, Saffron Walden is positively bursting with heritage. Strolling through its picturesque streets, visitors can admire the half-timbered buildings, browse independent shops and enjoy the vibrant, twice-weekly market. There are lots of cafes around the market square, but for a local independent, pop upstairs at family-owned
furniture store Angela Reed or visit Cafe Coucou on St George Street. Stars of Suffolk Suffolk is a haven of pretty countryside, charming market towns and dazzling coastline. One of the historic highlights just up the A14 is Bury St Edmunds, which boasts the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral, atmospheric abbey ruins and a thriving food scene, including Greene
Neighbouring Norfolk is a treasure trove of natural delights and historic landmarks , with a sweeping coastline
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