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About Great Bradley

This is a spacious, well spread out village occupying a rural landscape between the Suffolk town's of Newmarket and Haverhill.

On entering the village one of the first things you see is the delightful village sign. This imaginatively depicts many facets of the locality - its church, an old oak tree, a windmill, a fox - probably after Fox Farm which stood at the centre of the village, a Roman coin found in the area, and the Prince of Wales Feathers, used because the sign was erected to commemorate the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales to Lady Diana Spencer, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. The sign, sited in the village garden keeps excellent company, there is a bench commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, which took place in 1952, a Millennium Oak, planted in January 2000 in celebration of entering the 21st centaury, and there is now a stone commemorating the planting. The garden is a place of recreation, with other seats strategically placed so that this pleasant open space may be fully enjoyed by everyone.

Great Bradley is one of those lovely old Suffolk villages which is worth taking time to wander and explore, it reveals a wealth of interest, with an exceptional range of buildings typical of the Suffolk landscape, of these the most impressive is the 17th century Great Bradley Hall which can be found lying close to the village church.

St.Mary's Church is a superb structure with parts surviving from the 12th century. It has a handsome tower of the 14th century, quite probably this was built at the same time as its lovely windows were inserted. The building is adorned with a picturesque south-porch, built in the reign of Henry VIII, and shows additions and alterations from the 19th and 20th centuries. Inside, visitors will firstly note its peaceful atmosphere, then your eye becomes quickly drawn towards glowing woodwork, offset by a stark white walls and stone floor. There is a fine 18th century pulpit and a lovely carved stone font. An impressive Perpendicular arch divides the tower from the nave, and the roof covering the nave shows much of its original timber-framework with old tie beams and king posts. Other interesting interior features include the organ and an old fireplace.

The village is possessed of a calm, unhurried pace, yet has a strong community spirit with plenty going on to keep visitors entertained and the villagers busy. There are regular quiz nights, summer fete's and B.B.Q's, Victorian evenings are a popular feature of the village diary, along with bonfire night and Christmas festivities. Great Bradley's housing is a delightful mixture of styles, some old, some new and crossing the village there is a pretty stream spanned by a quaint bridge.

The region has plenty of accommodation for anyone wishing to stay and venture further in this lovely corner of Suffolk. Visitors will also find pleasant country inns in the area, restaurants and tea-rooms. Newmarket and Bury St.Edmunds offer the best opportunities for shopping, Bury has its magnificent cathedral, and both have museums. Pretty Haverhill, also has much of interest and close to where the county borders with Essex there is Saffron Walden with its lush covering of crocus fields.

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Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Great Bradley

Newmarket Racecourse	(6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Clare Castle Country Park	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Linton Zoo & Gardens	(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Ickworth House, Park & Gardens	(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Anglesey Abbey	(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Wandlebury Ring	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Wandlebury Country Park	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)	Pictures
Bridge End Gardens	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Saffron Walden Museum	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Saffron Walden Castle	(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Hedingham Castle	(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve	(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Audley End	(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Melford Hall	(13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction E)	Pictures
Theatre Royal	(13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction NE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Great Bradley

Kedington, in the county of Suffolk (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)
The Stour Valley footpath leads into Kedington which has several eye catching focal points, including a pretty arched bridge spanning the river and a lovely 18th-century watermill.
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Dalham, in the county of Suffolk (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE)
The village is surrounded by rolling countryside through which there are delightful walks.
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Newmarket, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
You can hardly drive through this handsome town without seeing some reminder that the history of the town
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Linton, in the county of Cambridgeshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)
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Hempstead, in the county of Essex (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)
The village of Hempstead lies a short distance from the delightful town of Saffron Walden. It is the place where the highwayman, Dick Turpin is said to have been born the son of parents who kept the Bell Inn.
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Whepstead, in the county of Suffolk (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)
This pleasant place is found amidst the rolling countryside of Suffolk and is but a few short miles from lovely Bury St. Edmunds.
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Saffron Walden, in the county of Essex (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
The outstanding feature of Saffron Walden is its rich variety of properties tangled around its web of ancient streets.
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Finchingfield, a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction S)
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Fen Ditton, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cambridgeshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)
This pleasant village can be found in the spacious countryside within easy driving distance from Cambridge.
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Wicken, in the county of Cambridgeshire (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW)
The open countryside surrounding Wicken is rich and varied, windmills can be seen along with pretty cottages, ancient farmhouses and historic churches.
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Castle Hedingham, a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE)
Set in enchanting border countryside where the fine old counties of Suffolk and Essex meet, lies the delightful village of Castle Hedingham which has pleasant buildings and an historic castle to explore.
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Long Melford, in the county of Suffolk (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction E)
The picturesque village of Long Melford lies in the heart of the beautiful valley of the Stour River.
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Mildenhall, in the county of Suffolk (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction N)
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Bury St Edmunds, a Historic Market Town in the county of Suffolk (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction NE)
Bury St.Edmunds is laid out in accordance with the old medieval formula of a square for god and a square for man.
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Thaxted, in the county of Essex (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S)
The village of Thaxted is stunningly beautiful with many reminders that it was once and perhaps always has been an extremely prosperous place.
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Nearby travel help

Dullingham Station	(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)
Newmarket Station	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N)
Cambridge Airport	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW)
M11 Junction 10	(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W)
London Stansted Airport	(20.3 miles, 32.6 km, direction SW)
Great Bradley to London	(50.5 miles, 81.3 km, direction SW)

Hotels & Accommodation in Great Bradley

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Great Bradley center
The Plough Inn	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE)
The Old Red Lion	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW)
Days Inn Haverhill	(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
Swynford Paddocks Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction NW)
The Rutland Arms Hotel	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)
Ashley House	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
Best Western Heath Court Hotel	(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)
Cadogan Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N)
Bedford Lodge Hotel, Leisure & Restaurant	(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction N)
The Bell Hotel	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE)
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