English Heritage sites near Sudbury Parish

Lindsey St James's Chapel

LINDSEY ST JAMES'S CHAPEL

7 miles from Sudbury Parish

A pretty thatched 13th century chapel with lancet windows.

Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove

LEXDEN EARTHWORKS AND BLUEBOTTLE GROVE

12 miles from Sudbury Parish

The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum – pre-Roman Colchester.

St John's Abbey Gate

ST JOHN'S ABBEY GATE

13 miles from Sudbury Parish

This pinnacled gatehouse, elaborately decorated in East Anglian 'flushwork', is the sole survivor of the wealthy Benedictine abbey of St John.

Colchester, St Botolph's Priory

COLCHESTER, ST BOTOLPH'S PRIORY

13 miles from Sudbury Parish

The remains of one of the first Augustinian priories in England, founded in c.1100 and an impressive example of early Norman architecture.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

BURY ST EDMUNDS ABBEY

14 miles from Sudbury Parish

The extensive remains of one of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England, shrine of St Edmund.

Mistley Towers

MISTLEY TOWERS

17 miles from Sudbury Parish

Two porticoed Classical towers, which stood at each end of a grandiose but highly unconventional Georgian church, designed by Robert Adam in 1776.

Churches in Sudbury Parish

Sudbury, St Gregory

Gregory Street Sudbury
07970495654
http://www.stgregorychurchsudbury.co.uk

St Gregory's is the Parish Church of Sudbury. In our centuries-old building the worship is "middle of the road". We aim to love God and serve our community.

In addition to the Sunday and Weekday Services, when Covid permits, the Fellowship Group meet regularly, and study groups and social events are held from time to time.

The church is open daily from 9am to 3pm . Toilets are only available at service times and special events.

Churches Together in Sudbury and District is very active, and St Gregory's joins with other churches in the town for prayer, worship and service to the community. See churchestogetherinsudbury.org.uk .

St Gregory's is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion. It is in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, with its cathedral at Bury St Edmunds and offices at Ipswich.

The three parishes of St Gregory's and All Saint's, Sudbury, and St Andrew's, Great Cornard, form the Sudbury Group, and in normal times meet for joint services three times a year.

St Gregory's supports a variety of home and overseas charities, including the Church Mission Society.

People of St Gregory's work with others in the town to support Christian Aid.

There are two CEVC Church schools in the town: St Gregory's & Tudor Primary schools.

There has been a church here from at least the 8th Century.

In 1375, Simon of Sudbury founded a college for training priests. Walnuttree Hospital later occupied the site, and is now replaced by housing. An archway remains.

Simon went on to become Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of England. He imposed the Poll Tax and was beheaded during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381. His head is here; his body is in Canterbury Cathedral.

Inside the church, the beautifully decorated telescopic font cover dates from the 15th Century.

Other treasures include wall paintings, carvings, decorated ceilings, stained glass windows, misericords (tip-up seats in the choir stalls), and modern sculptures depicting the Stations of the Cross. Guide books are available for purchase near the door.

During 2014, legacies, donations, fund-raising and grants enabled improvements to the building including toilets (only available at service times and special events), a servery and re-furbished vestry.
 
There are two other Church of England church buildings in the parish: St Peter's, on Market Hill, and St Mary's, Chilton. Both are now in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. Occasional services are held in each one. St Peter's is used regularly for a variety of events, including Kettle & Fish where Churches Together provides refreshments and a Christian contact point most Thursdays.

Pubs in Sudbury Parish

Anchor

2 Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AA

Lively Grade II Listed town centre bar which was, at the time it closed, the oldest remaining pub in town, dating from the 16th or 17th century (may have been part of adjacent White Hart at some point). 3 letting rooms. Shakespeare once pla...
Angel

43 Friars St, Sudbury, CO10 2AG
(01787) 882228

Cosy, G2 listed town centre bar. Retains a 17th cent Mauldons brewery window. Food available. Disabled toilet.
Bay Horse

61-65 Melford Rd, Sudbury, CO10 1JS
(01787) 377450
bayhorsesudbury.co.uk/

Single bar located on outskirts of town. Five letting rooms available. Pub owners are now free of tie (since May 2013) when they purchased from Enterprise Inns. Now trading as a free house. Eight real ales currently available. Photographs...
Brewery Tap

21 to 23 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2TP
(01787) 370876
thebrewerytapsudbury.co.uk/

A mecca for real ale drinkers the Mauldon's brewery tap is a traditional comfortable friendly pub of the old style. Soup, rolls, filled baps, occasional chillies, stews and local made pies are available and takeaways can be ordered in. Even...
Bussandra's

71 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RF

The building is thought to date from the early 18th century. Currently closed & for sale. Photographs of this pub and more up-to-date and detailed information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/2215
Comfortable Cow

12b King Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EB
(01787) 888830

Comfortable Cow, Sudbury
Cyclist

53 Ballingdon Street, Sudbury (Ballingdon), CO10 2BZ
None
cyclistsudbury.co.uk

Reopened in January 2018 as a cyclist and rambler friendly pub after major refurbishment and renaming. Now a free house. There is a secure bike lock-up and a basic toolkit is available if needed (there's also a good bike shop nearby). They...
Eastern's Station Lounge

31 Station Rd, Sudbury, CO10 2SS
(01787) 374241

A former nightclub which had its licence suspended in 2012 could be turned into housing, if a new development gets council backing (Feb 2016 new item).
Gainsborough

7-8 King St, Sudbury, CO10 2EB
(01787) 372419

Lively bar with regular live music. Now also serving food in the evenings
Grover & Allen

68 - 69 North St, Sudbury, CO10 1RF
(01787) 467660
jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/...

Large modern split level pub offering a range of beers from the Wetherspoon national list. Regular beer festivals. Disabled toilet.
Horse & Groom

35 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2TU
(01787) 371323

Locals bar with single L shaped bar. Patio & outdoor smoking shelter.
Lady Elizabeth

7 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA
(01787) 379046
theladyelizabeth.co.uk

Historic building that has recently been refurbished and changes made to make the most of what the pub has to offer, such as a traditional inn feel. A tasty menu of pub classics using local produce. Also open for breakfast daily from 9-11a...
Mill

Walnut Tree Ln, Sudbury, CO10 1BD
(01787) 375544
themillhotelsudbury.co.uk/

Former mill house (dating back to 16th century) now used as a 56 bedroom hotel with oak beamed restaurant that overlooks a terrace & the mill pond and where some of the historic mill equipment can still be seen. Licensed for civil ceremonie...
North Street Tavern

66-68 North Street, Sudbury, CO10 1RE
(01787) 882269

Popular games venue with L shaped bar. Live music on Fri + Sat eve. Children welcome until 7pm. Disabled toilet.
Olde Bull

35-36 Church St, Sudbury, CO10 2BL

Currently (April 2013) closed. Though we understand a potential tenant has shown an interest in reopening the pub. If you hear it's been reopened, please let us know. The Bull was apparently de-licensed in the 1950s; we don't know when it r...
Pied Cow

12 King Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EB
None

plans in July 2022 to reopen this long-term closed pub as a micro pub – watch this space!
Prince of Wales

38 New St, Sudbury, CO10 1JB
(01787) 880151
theprinceofwalessudbury.co.uk

Large open-plan bar with a separate games area. Live music every Sat. Food available. Reputedly the cellar once had various passageways linking it to other buildings in the town.
Quay Bar

Quay Theatre Quay Ln, Sudbury, CO10 2AN
(01787) 374745
quaysudbury.com

Intimate upstairs bar in the Quay theatre complex. Originally a riverside warehouse on former wharf. Monthly Open Music Nights, Quiz Nights and various other events in the bar. Disabled toilet downstairs. Note: Sunday opening times relate...
Riverside

43 Cross street, Sudbury, CO10 2DL
(01787) 376444
riversidebarsudbury.co.uk/gallery

The Riverside reopened under new ownership in April 2018. There's a restaurant and a separate bar area. New owners have completely removed the old kitchen equipment and fully fitted it out with new equipment. We don't currently know if Re...
Salt House

51-52 Gainsborough St, Sudbury, CO10 2ET
(01787) 375752
licklist.co.uk/the-salt-house

Their website says: "fine wines and exquisite local and European ingredients shine through our extensive wine list and ever evolving menu."
Spread Eagle

89 Cross Street, Sudbury, CO10 2DT

Photographs of this pub and more up-to-date and detailed information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/951
Sudbury (Suffolk) Conservative Club

39 New Street, Sudbury, CO10 1JB

Club and adjacent Victoria hall closed in 2014 Plans to convert site into residential use revealed 2017.
Sudbury Institute Club

54 Station Road, Sudbury, CO10 2SP
(01787) 379057

Five ales always well kept and available - Greene King IPA and 4 changing guest beers. Annual beer festival in July open to non members.
Wagon

Church Walk, Acton Square, Sudbury, CO10 1HJ
(01787) 312147
thewagonsudbury.co.uk/

Recently refurbished (March 2019), good choice of real ales. Strong emphasis on eating with good selection of mid-range meals. A delightful back street inn.
Weaver's Tap

Queensbury House, 1 East St, Sudbury, CO10 2HX
(01787) 464050
craft-pubs.co.uk/weavers-tap-sudbury

Large open plan bar serving food all day. Outdoor seating area with Sky Sports on multi-screens. Disabled toilet. Entrance for disabled customers to rear.
White Horse

97 North St, Sudbury, CO10 1RF
(01787) 374321
whitehorsesudbury.co.uk

Popular 17th century pub with strong community focus and popular with local residents and visitors alike. Food available using fresh produce with nothing frozen and everything is home made. Live music most weekends. Well kept range of Green...