Hawstead Travel Guide

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Alms Houses at Hawstead. An inscription, just below the roof line, reads: "These Alms Houses were erected and endowed, for the benefit of the Aged, and Deserving, Poor, Anno 1811, by Philip Metcalfe, Esq."
Alms Houses at Hawstead. An inscription, just below the roof line, reads: "These Alms Houses were erected and endowed, for the benefit of the Aged, and Deserving, Poor, Anno 1811, by Philip Metcalfe, Esq."
Footpath at Brook Green. Path leads north to Hawstead Hall.
Hawstead Village Green with Hall and play area Hawstead's new Village Hall was opened in 2008. There is a fenced play area nearby; to the right we can see converted barns which are on the other side of the road to Bury St. Edmunds.
Photo by Andy Parrett (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Bury Road Newmarket England
The price is AU$324 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$324
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newmarket. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (711 reviews)
Room was lovely staff amazing and whole place great

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Best Western Ipswich Hotel

Best Western Ipswich Hotel

4 out of 5
Old London Road Ipswich England
The price is AU$77 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$77
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jimmy's Farm and Chantry Park ...
7.4/10 Good! (742 reviews)
The cleanliness of the room and friendliness of the receptionist. Breakfast was very tasty

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Best Western Ipswich Hotel
All Saints Resort

All Saints Resort

4 out of 5
Fornham St Genevieve Bury St Edmunds England
The price is AU$234 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$234
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (439 reviews)
Plush rooms . Great staff.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

All Saints Resort
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Cosy Glamping Cabin near Bury St Edmunds

Cosy Glamping Cabin near Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Stay at this cabin in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Nowton Park and Theatre ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
A comfortable small lodge / glamping pod set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Had everything we needed to help make our 2 nights an easy and enjoyable experience. Criticisms were minor: a little detritus (possibly dog hair?) on the floor on arrival; a broken toilet roll holder; a bed sheet ...

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Cosy Glamping Cabin near Bury St Edmunds
Cosy Family Cabin With Accessible Facilities

Cosy Family Cabin With Accessible Facilities

Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Stay at this cabin in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Nowton Park and Theatre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
We had a really lovely stay here in slightly bigger accessible glamping pop! The pod was lovely and clean and the surroundings were beautiful! The only thing that was a slight problem was the TV didn't work as it has to work off of wifi and the wifi just wasnt strong enough! It would try to download ...

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Cosy Family Cabin With Accessible Facilities
The White Horse Inn

The White Horse Inn

4 out of 5
Norwich Road (Main A140) Eye England
Stay at this apartment in Eye. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Clean room, food absolutely lovely. Staff great. Bar well stocked

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

The White Horse Inn
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Popular places to visit

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Ickworth House

You can browse the exhibits at Ickworth House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Ickworth. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Ickworth House
HGK7W1 Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Abbey gardens, Bury St Edmunds City, Suffolk County, England

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at Bury St Edmunds Abbey. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Around Beautiful Bury

Abbey Gardens

After visiting Abbey Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Abbey Gardens

The Apex

Enjoy a performance at The Apex, a theatre with a story to tell in Bury St Edmunds. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

The Apex

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Find out about the history of Bury St Edmunds with a stop at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Mildenhall Stadium

Catch an event at Mildenhall Stadium during your trip to West Row. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mildenhall Stadium

Cities near Hawstead

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Bury St Edmunds

Ha Ha at St Leonard's Church, Horringer
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Horringer