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West Stow Country Park and Café Stowa

Surrounding the Anglo Saxon Village and with 125 acres of unspoilt countryside, trails, heath and woodland walks, there is plenty to explore at West Stow Country Park. For wildlife enthusiasts there are two bird hides and a bird feeding area as well as a lake and the River Lark with all the life that this attracts. Perfect for picnics on sunny days or energetic winter walks and with an adventure playground for children, this is an ideal family destination.

Adventure playground (free to enjoy).

Café serving hot drinks, sandwiches, cakes and hot snacks.

Who to contact

Telephone: 01284 728718
Email: weststow@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Website: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park
Address: 9 Burwash
Icklingham Road
West Stow
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode: IP28 6HG

Where to go

Address: Icklingham Road
West Stow
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
Postcode: IP28 6HG; View IP28 6HG on a map
Area served: Mid Suffolk, Ipswich, East Suffolk, Babergh, West Suffolk, All Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds
Notes: AccessAble - access guide for Angles Café at West Stow Country Park

Days & Times

Daily April to May 9am-7pm, June to August 9am-8pm, September 9am-7pm, October 9am-6pm, November to March 9am-5pm (9am-4pm between 18 December and 3 January)

Other details

Cost Details: The park is free to enjoy (you will need to pay for parking if you need it). The Anglo Saxon Village charges for entry
Age Groups: Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
Notes: The 125 acre country park has a nature trail linking the heathland nature reserve with woods, River Lark and lake. Bird hides overlook the nearby wildfowl reserve, the bird feeding area and heath. Facilities include children's play park , picnic areas, toilets, large car park, Visitor Centre cafe andshop. Dogs must be kept on lead to protect wildlife. A reconstructed Anglo-Saxon Village and Anglo-Saxon Centre housing a display of archaeological finds are also set within the Park. (entrance fee)