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Sudbury
Sudbury is a waterside market town on the River Stour in Suffolk, England, 20 miles west of Ipswich and with a branch line from Marks Tey station on the Inter City London-Norwich line. There are delightful walks around the water meadows.
Sudbury is home to Gainsborough’s House, birthplace of the renowned English landscape and portrait painter Thomas Gainsborough. As well as being a museum it is also a major regional gallery and exhibition space.
Within the Wool Towns area of Suffolk, Sudbury also has a tradition of silk weaving that continues to this day.
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Posted: 11th Mar 2026
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Top Attractions in Sudbury
Eezybike
Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE Explore Suffolk and the Suffolk Coast by E-Bike with EEZYBIKE
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
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Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Featured Events in Sudbury
Paper Weaving Workshop
Date: 11th Aug - 11th Aug 2026
A Weaving Workshop with Helena Powell A Weaving Workshop with Helena Powell
Contemporary Textile Collage Workshop
Date: 28th Jul - 28th Jul 2026
Creating one-of-a-kind artworks with Helena Powell Creating one-of-a-kind artworks with Helena Powell
Autumn Art Experience
Date: 7th Oct - 7th Oct 2026
Join Wendy for a gloriously messy morning of collage-making! Join Wendy for a gloriously messy morning of collage-making!
NightMARE at the Museum
Date: 29th Oct - 29th Oct 2026
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Featured Businesses in Sudbury
The Ancient House
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The Ancient House
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Cavendish Hall
This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless village. This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless…
Cavendish Hall
This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless village.
The Mill
Luxury private rooms with breakfast Luxury private rooms with breakfast
Ark Wines - Mount Farm Vineyards
Set over 30 acres of land, Mount Farm Vineyards is home to eight different varieties of grapes,… Set over 30 acres of land, Mount Farm Vineyards is home to eight different varieties of…
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Date: 19th Aug - 19th Aug 2026
Horses and mosaics with equine artist, Nichola Eddery. Get creative with mosaics and make a… Horses and mosaics with equine artist, Nichola Eddery. Get creative with mosaics and make a…
Horses and mosaics with equine artist, Nichola Eddery
Date: 19th Aug - 19th Aug 2026
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