time for food!

Bungay is a magnet for discerning food and drink lovers, which is not surprising as it is home to so many producers and purveyors of both. Now supplying Baron Bigod as far afield as New York, no visit would be complete without calling in to Fen Farm Dairy, home to this awardwinning cheese, raw milk and rather moreish butter.

Bungay is also home to some fantastic cafes and pubs. Step back in time at the Old Bank Tearooms and enjoy a delicious cuppa and a slice of their homemade cake. For heartier fare, try the Castle Inn where you’ll regularly see Ramen, Larb, and Thai curries on the menu, prepared by their Cambodian chef, Chan. Enjoy a warm welcome at the Fleece Inn, a beautifully preserved 15th century inn with a warren of interconnecting spaces and inviting nooks and crannies, and for a truly local brew, prop up the bar at the Green Dragon, popular with locals for its ales and home-made spicy sauces with which to slather your hot pork rolls!

And if you’re still hungry and you time it right, order out a pizza from Stonehouse Pizza to wolf down before heading home - they are the stuff of legend!

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The markets - Bungay is an ancient market town and still carries the mantel well today, with weekly Thursday markets at the Buttercross as well as seasonal markets that draw visitors from far and wide. First up in 2023 is the Garden Market - Sunday 14th May - expect to find a whole range of plant sellers as well as gardening equipment and ornaments, and lots more besides. Did we mention that there’ll also be food and drink…

A visit to Flint Vineyard - offering vineyard and winery tours, lunches, informal walk-in tastings and a self-guided amble through the vines, Flint Vineyard has quickly become recognised as one of England’s most exciting new wine producers. Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings or pop in any time for a relaxed glass of wine overlooking the vines nestled in the Waveney Valley, just outside Bungay.

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum – run almost entirely by volunteers, marvel at the sight of over 60 aircraft and cockpit sections, and thousands of fascinating exhibits, all in stark contrast to their rural surrounds. The museum hosts many events throughout the year including a Family Fun Day on the 23rd July.

A visit to Fisher’s Theatre – one of the oldest provincial theatres in the UK, Fisher’s Theatre has a tremendously varied events programme. Celebrate the magic of words and pictures in two days of events for families and aspiring writers and illustrators at the Dog-Eared Children’s Book Festival.

Marvel at the world of creepy crawlies, discover what happens when the frog gets his first kiss, and cherish the memory by taking home a book or two. Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June.