Suffolk & Constable Country

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrival at All Saints Hotel, Bury St Edmund
  Settle into the luxurious All Saints Hotel, offering contemporary rooms and extensive leisure facilities, including an indoor heated pool and an 18-hole golf course. Enjoy a warm welcome dinner and relax ahead of your adventure.
• Day 2 - West Stow Hall
  Begin with a guided tour of West Stow Hall, a picturesque house with a rich history dating back to the Tudor period. Explore its dignified architecture and six acres of gardens. The afternoon is free to relax or discover the charming market town of Bury St Edmunds at your leisure.
• Day 3 - Constable Country – Flatford, Dedham & East
  Delve into the landscapes that inspired John Constable's masterpieces. Visit Flatford Mill and Willy Lott’s House, immortalised in The Hay Wain. Stroll through Dedham’s Georgian-fronted streets and explore East Bergholt, Constable's birthplace.
• Day 4 - Lavenham Guildhall & Ickworth House
  Discover the well-preserved Tudor village of Lavenham on a guided walking tour. Visit the timber-framed Lavenham Guildhall and in the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Ickworth Estate for a private guided tour. This Neo-classical mansion is most notable for its enormous central Rotunda, commissioned by the 4th Earl of Bristol to house his priceless treasures such as the renowned art and silver collection. The impressive Italianate garden mirrors the house's architecture, with box hedges and Mediterranean planting plus a Victorian stumpery planted with shade-loving ferns, surrounded by miles of rolling parkland.
• Day 5 - Departure
  After a hearty breakfast, bid farewell to Suffolk's enchanting landscapes and historic treasures. This meticulously curated tour offers an immersive experience into Suffolk's rich heritage and the serene beauty that inspired one of England's greatest artists.