Where is Sudbury?
Sudbury is located in the east of England, on the border between Suffolk and Essex. This town is surrounded by countryside, with the Dedham Vale National Landscape on the doorstep, just 30 minutes’ drive away. It’s half an hour north of the city of Colchester and 40 minutes west of Ipswich town with easy A-road access to Bury St Edmunds and Braintree.
Transport in Sudbury
From Sudbury, residents can take the A134 for 30 minutes to reach Bury St Edmunds, or travel south along the A131 to Braintree and onwards for London Stansted Airport (50 minutes’ drive). As for motorway access, the M11 can be accessed in 45 minutes using the A120 for travel into London in just under 2 hours.
Sudbury also has its own train station, which operates hourly services into Marks Tey and London Liverpool Street with only one change.
Shopping in Sudbury
Sudbury is an active market town where residents can still enjoy regular events hosted every Thursday and Saturday near Market Hill. Several independent retailers operate stalls there, including traders selling butcher’s meat, artisan food, clothing, pet supplies, and freshly baked bread. The town also has a thriving high street home to small brands such as Rafi’s Spicebox, the Sudbury Mill Shop and Dinky Treats. As for a more modern retail experience, you can drive into Colchester to visit the Lion Walk Shopping Centre, where you’ll find high street outlets like JD Sports, River Island, and Primark.
Things to do in Sudbury
As a historic town, Sudbury has plenty of heritage sites to explore. There’s a museum at the Sudbury Heritage Centre, where you can browse a number of local exhibits and the Sudbury Photo Archive for free. You can also find an array of Thomas Gainsborough’s paintings on display at Gainsborough's House, located just down the road from the museum. Local landmarks are available at Salter's Hall – a striking half-timber building – and The Market Cross monument in Lavenham. As for seasonal entertainment, events are hosted at the Kentwell Hall stately home in Long Melford, while you can visit the Norman fortress of Hedingham Castle to see jousting competitions and watch an outdoor cinema.
The best places to buy new builds near Sudbury
A quiet town surrounded by the peaceful Suffolk countryside, Sudbury is perfect if you’d like to get away from the bustle of the city. Here are a few of the best places to live nearby, whether you prefer the peacefulness of the countryside or access to plenty of urban amenities within a short drive.
Long Melford
Located less than 4 miles north of Sudbury, Long Melford enjoys access to the town's markets while providing its own high street full of independent shops. It’s a peaceful village within 30 minutes’ drive of Bury St Edmunds and 40 minutes’ drive of Colchester, with walking access to Sudbury along the old Great Eastern railway route. The village has its own community centre at the Village Memorial Hall, as well as a library, a heritage centre, and a manor house at Melford Hall. A new home in Long Melford is perfect if you’re looking for a quiet rural village close to Sudbury.
Stowmarket
A market town just north of Ipswich, less than 45 minutes from Sudbury, Stowmarket provides a vibrant independent retail market, quick commuter links, and numerous amenities to its residents. It’s one of the most popular places to live in Suffolk for its fortnightly market and access to Ipswich, and it’s known to be excellent for commuters, students and young professionals alike. Our new homes in Stowmarket benefit from proximity to several supermarkets, a cinema, train station, community centre, and a number of gyms.
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