Miles

Place

Description

3.3

Harleston

Nearest small town to Pulham St. Mary. It contains two supermarkets (a large Budgens and a small Co-op), two fish-and-chip shops, plus a few takeaways, restaurants and pubs.

10.6

Diss

Nearest large town to Pulham St. Mary. It contains three supermarkets, interesting shops, and a mere.

10.6

Bungay

Attractive market town on the River Waveney which contains Bigod’s castle (currently closed for refurbishment), a Town Trail, market (Thu), and an indoor swimming pool.

12.6

Bressingham Steam Experience

Open from Apr-Oct (tel : 01379 686900) comprising Bressingham Gardens, Garden Centre, Steam Museum and “Dad’s Army museum”.

16.6

Norwich

Norfolk county city with a cathedral, department stores, university, League One football, etc.

17.7

Framlingham

Attractive small town with a castle that is well worth visiting. Just beyond is Saxstead which has a post mill (open Fri-Sat, limited times).

18.2

Beccles

Beccles has a well provided shopping area, the famous Beccles Quay and River facilities, and splendid markets.  There is also an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and golf course.

23.8

Southwold

Popular seaside town with a sandy beach; beach huts; pier with amusements; gift shops; museums; harbour; lifeboat station; lighthouse; pubs; restaurants; and pleasant walks around The Common, The Denes, the Blyth estuary and the town marshes. Across the estuary via the foot ferry is the quaint town of Walberswick.

24.6

Dunwich

You can follow the Suffolk Coastal Path south from this pleasant village past the ruins of Greyfriars, across Dunwich Heath to the edge of the RSPB bird sanctuary at Minsmere.