Museum of East Anglian Life


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Crowe Street
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1DL

Tel: +44 (0)1449 612 229
Fax: +44 (0)1449 672 307
Email: enquiries@eastanglianlife.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site. Explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails.

Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture, get steamed up with our powerful engines and meet our friendly animals including Major, our Suffolk Punch Horse and rare breeds of cattle and sheep.

Discover 15 splendidly restored historic buildings and try some delicious food and local produce in the new museum bistro.

Additional Information:

  • Demonstrations of Watermill, engines in steam, crafts etc. - please telephone for details

  • School parties welcome - please enquire for special rates

  • Bistro

  • Shop

  • Car parking adjacent to Museum

  • Disabled access - wheelchair access toilets, two wheelchairs available. Some buildings have restricted access on the upper floor. Please call to discuss your particular needs.
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    20th March to 3oth October:
    Monday to Saturday, 10.00am - 5.00pm; Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm.
    For evening and out of season visits please telephone.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Adults £6.50; Senior Citizens/Students £5.50; Children (4-16yrs) £3.50
    Family Tickets (1 Adult +3 Children) £11.00; (2 Adults + 3 Children) £17.50.

    Directions
    In the centre of Stowmarket and is sign posted from the main A14 trunk road and the B1115 to Gt. Finborough.
    Ten minutes from the railway station and five minutes from the bus stop.
    Car parking adjacent.
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    Museum of East Anglian Life Postcode for SatNav: IP14 1DL

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