Towns & cities · East of England
West Stow
West Stow — village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Stow, the nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for West Stow is IP28 6ET, which you can use for sat-nav directions. Entry to the site is free.
About
West Stow is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 168 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3020°, 0.6680°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
West Stow is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district, in the county of Suffolk, England. The village lies north of Bury St. Edmunds, south of Mildenhall and Thetford and west of the villages of Culford and Ingham in the area known as the Breckland. This area is located near the Lark River Valley and was settled from around AD 420–650. West Stow Hall is to the north of the village. In 2021 the parish had a population of 168. Its name may come from Anglo-Saxon wēste stōw = "deserted place", rather than "western place". West Stow is home to the West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village where visitors may see reconstructed Anglo-Saxon houses, and often living history re-enactments of early medieval life. Fullers Mill Garden run by Perennial (Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Society) is open to the public.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3020, 0.6680
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- West Stow
- Postcode
- IP28 6ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Population
- 168
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1003608 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Stow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: UK WestStow.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Stow Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
West Stow Pods
Campsites · 0.5 km
West Stow Hall
Historic houses · 0.6 km
The Iron Bridge At Culford School
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Flempton
Villages · 0.9 km
Culford Hall
Manor houses · 1.2 km
Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Fullers Mill Garden
Gardens · 1.5 km
Settlement site W of Hengrave mill
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Lackford Lakes
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
All Saints Church, Wordwell
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Culford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
West Stow is a village in Suffolk, East of England, with a population of 168. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 168
- Administrative county
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- West Suffolk
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Stow
16 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in West Stow →
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Lackford Lakes
Lackford Lakes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Lackford Lakes
Lackford Lakes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
📷 3Gardens · East of England
Fullers Mill Garden
Fullers Mill Garden — a garden in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Neolithic ring ditch
Neolithic ring ditch — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Museums · East of England
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
The Iron Bridge At Culford School
The Iron Bridge At Culford School — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
West Stow Hall
West Stow Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial
Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
West Stow Village Sign
West Stow Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Lackford Village Sign
Lackford Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
King's Forest Caravan Park
King's Forest Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village — archaeological in england east.
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
West Stow Village Sign
West Stow Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · East of England
West Stow Hall
West Stow Hall — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
The Iron Bridge At Culford School
The Iron Bridge At Culford School — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Where to eat & stay near West Stow
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
King's Forest Caravan Park
King's Forest Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
📷 7
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Angel Hotel
Angel Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Chantry Hotel
Chantry Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Dragonfly Hotel
Dragonfly Hotel — a hotel in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House Cottage And Coach House
The White Horse Public House Cottage And Coach House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Linden Tree Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Bushel Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Rising Sun Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Market Tavern Public House
The Market Tavern Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Stow?
- West Stow is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6ET), in the parish of West Stow.
- What is West Stow?
- West Stow — village and civil parish in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Stow?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 6ET.
- Is West Stow a protected site?
- Yes — West Stow is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Stow free to visit?
- Yes, West Stow is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Stow?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6ET.