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West Row although in Suffolk, is very close to the borders of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

Anyone visiting West Row for whatever reason should not take notice that the postal Address is Bury St. Edmunds it is 15 miles from Bury. It comes under both the Fens and Brecklands.

West Row itself dates back to the Bronze age, and in 1942 The Mildenhall Treasures were unearthed here.

Mainly Agricultural land, and adjoins the USAF base at Mildenhall; American planes fly over West Row on a Regular basis.

The River Lark flows through West Row, and The Judes Ferry is about the last Navigable point for Canal Boats and Cabin Cruisers. Access to the River Lark is from the Ouse, and Via Isleham.

The village has a shop, a hairdressers and Fish and Chip Shop. The 2 remaining public houses both are recognized by camera as real ale pubs.

Judes Ferry and the White Horse hold various outdoor events through the summer months. There is also a Village hall built in 2007. At the far end of the village and just into Beck Row is the West Suffolk Golf Club.

West Row is Home to the Fen Tigers Speedway at the stadium, although it is called Mildenhall Stadium, it is in West Row the stadium also hosts Greyhound racing and Stock cars.

The Village itself is long and winding, and has St Peters Church at the heart. There is also a Baptist Chapel and a small Grave yard in Chapel Lane.

At The end of Pott Hall Road is a bridle path, This goes through to Old Mill at Mildenhall

Many Houses in the Village have small stalls outside and sell fresh produce grown by themselves.

Description by Terry Fletcher

 

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Attractions near West Row
Mildenhall Museum (3 Miles)*
Mildenhall Museum, housed in two nineteenth century cottages, tells the story of the local landscape, its flora, its fauna, its people and their history.
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve (7 Miles)*
Experience a unique fragment of the wilderness which once covered much of East Anglia, Wicken Fen is the oldest nature reserve in the country, celebrating its centenary in 1999.
National Horseracing Museum & Tours (7 Miles)*
The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern day heroes.
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Hotels near West Row
Worlington Hall Hotel (2 Miles)*
Worlington Hall is an elegant 16th century former Manor House set in five acres of gardens with protected trees and fishing rights on the River Lark.The original house was built in 1570.
The Riverside Hotel (2 Miles)*
In attractive, well-kept grounds, surrounded by the unspoilt tranquillity of old Suffolk, the Riverside Hotel is just off the A14, with excellent access to the region’s major road network.
Riverside Hotel (3 Miles)*
The Riverside Hotel, nestling alongside the banks of the River Lark, was originally built circa 1720 and has retained all of its enchanting traditional charm.
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Self Catering near West Row
River Lark Lodge (1 Mile)*
Peacefully set on the banks of the River Lark, this detached Scandinavian style lodge lies in a quiet marina. The Riverside Island Marina complex is set in woodlands, with a one mile circular walk around the island.
Willow Holt (8 Miles)*
Situated in a rural position with a high degree of privacy yet without isolation. Former farm worker's cottages, restored and modernised to a high standard.
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