Natural landmarks · East of England
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village
In or near West Stow.
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village is an archaeological site featuring a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village that dates back to AD 420-650. Visitors can explore the village, watch films, and interact with rare breed livestock, while learning about early Anglo-Saxon life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Stow Heath SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It features reconstructed buildings and exhibits that provide insight into Anglo-Saxon life. The site is significant for its historical value and is a key representation of early medieval settlement in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3110, 0.6365
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- West Stow
- Postcode
- IP28 6HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.weststow.org
Sources
- osm: way/837628124 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Stow Anglo Saxon Village?
- West Stow Anglo Saxon Village is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6HG), in the parish of West Stow.
- What is West Stow Anglo Saxon Village?
- West Stow Anglo Saxon Village — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Stow Anglo Saxon Village?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 6HG.
- Is West Stow Anglo Saxon Village a protected site?
- Yes — West Stow Anglo Saxon Village is part of the West Stow Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Stow Anglo Saxon Village free to visit?
- Yes, West Stow Anglo Saxon Village is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Stow Anglo Saxon Village?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6HG. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.