Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, whose ancient water meadows still provide ample opportunities for fishing, boating and walking. John Constable's great paintings of the working life of the river has given the valley the tag of 'Constable Country'.

WALKING & RAMBLING: Sudbury is a wonderful centre for walking holidays. It's greatest treasure is the water meadows, running along side the river Stour. These ancient pastures surround Sudbury, with circular walking routes for all appetites. Here's a great resource for local walks walking in suffolk

FISHING:The Stour is great for angling and coarse fishing. Permits are obtainable from Sudbury Angling Centre, 40 North Street. 01787 312118

CYCLING: There are many off & on road cycle route nearby, theSudbury To Bures Circular route almost passes the front door.

HORSE RIDING: Close by in Lt Cornard there's the fanfastic Paso Finos Rancho Pavo Real

The River Stour Trust is slowly returning the river to being fully navigable from Sudbury to the Sea and run boats trips and other activities with an education centre 10 minutes walk away.

CANOEING: The Stour is suitable for canoes & rowing boats. For the adventurous, with portage round locks and weirs it’s negotiable to the sea, 24 miles away.

GREAT bargains to be had at Cornard Secondhand Shop

Thomas Gainsborough born in 1727 at the house which is now home to the world's greatest collection of his paintings & drawings; Gainsborough's House open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm.

LAVENHAM is only 6 miles away, the historic centre of the Wool Trade, possibly the finest example of a Tudor town in the UK Lavenham Guildhall There lots of other historic wool villages close

LONG MELFORD is 2 miles away with Kentwell Hall and Melford Hall and CLARE (7 miles) Clare Priory all wonderful places to vist.

Sudbury 's famous SILK Mills Stephen Walters and Vanners both have factory shops offering beautiful fabrics at great prices.

An enchanting Norman castle is just 5 miles away Hedingham Castle a fun visit for all the family

RAILWAY heaven Colne Valley Railway Britain's second biggest railway museum.

WATERING holes Pubs and places to eat Restaurants and Waitrose supermarket is 10 minutes riverside walk away.

SPORTING activities include swiming; Kingfisher leisure centre and 2 fine Golf clubs close by Stoke By Nayland Golf Club and Newton Green Golf Club

The Quay Theatre Sudbury is well worth a visit.

SUDBURY TOURIST INFORMATION is in theTown Hall on Market Hill, telephone number 01787 881320. More info about Sudbury including a wonderfull historic photo gallery SudburySuffolk.co.uk Other useful local websites listed below
Sudbury-suffolk.co.uk
sudbury.org.uk
sudburytoday.co.uk
sudburysociety.org.uk
sudburysuffolk.com