West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park

Icklingham Road
West Stow
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6HG


Our Ancestors Footsteps

What was it really like in early Anglo-Saxon times? Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, explore their homes, see the evidence for yourself - then make up your own mind.

The Village

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village lets you explore the way our ancestors lived. The village has been carefully reconstructed where it was found. In the Anglo - Saxon Centre, objects from the original village are displayed, telling the fascinating story of this settlement and the people who lived there.

Go into the houses, feel the solid wood, soft cloth and carefully-crafted furniture, imagine living in early Anglo-Saxon times. Visit the pigs, watch the chickens, experience the open air life. There is no hurry on this journey through time.

The Country Park

Beyond the car park, play area, visitor centre, shop and café is a 125 acre Country Park bursting with life. Here there are plenty of opportunities for picnics, walks and trails in woodland and heathland, along the river Lark and around the lake.



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Opening Times
(2006 times)
Village
Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm, in Summer last ticket at 4.00pm. In Winter last ticket at 3.30pm.

Park
Daily - Winter 9.00am - 5.00pm. Summer 9.00am - 8.00pm.

Café
Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.

Dogs allowed in Park on leads, not allowed in Village.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £5.00; Child / Senior Citizen / Student and other Concessions £4.00; Child under 5yrs Free; Family Ticket £15.00

Event Days Adult £6.00; Child / Senior Citizens / Student and other Concessions £5.00; Family Ticket £17.50.

Directions
Off A1101; follow brown tourist signs.
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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park Postcode for SatNav: IP28 6HG

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