Local Information

The Bell Inn is situated in North Suffolk, the heart of East Anglia, just off the A143, approximately 7 miles south west of Diss and 14 miles North East of Bury St. Edmunds. 

From a historical and cultural point of view, there is plenty to see and do with the Abbey Ruins, Cathedral, Museums and Art Gallery in Bury St. Edmunds, The Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket, Wingfield Arts College, Bressingham Gardens and Steam Museum and Knettishall Country Park all being within a 30-minute drive. Ipswich and Norwich, with their many attractions are only one hour away using the nearby A140. 

The popular Coastal Resorts of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Felixstowe and the attractive picturesque Southwold, Aldeburgh and Dunwich can be easily driven within an hour to make a perfect day out. 

The village itself has a local Co-Op, fish and chip shop a Chinese take away, coffee/art shop along with another pub. 

Other Attractions include… 

  • Great Countryside 
  • Great Shopping 
  • Great Attractions 
  • Great Local Walks 

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE TO STAY WITH US

Free Parking

Children’s Play Area

Dog Friendly

Accommodation Available

  • star rating  Fabulous lunch with friends at the Bell. Excellent friendly service in a clean covid-safe environment. Plenty of choice on the menu and the food was all superb. Delicious mains and... read more

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    26th May 2021

    star rating  Friendly service - We stayed here for one night after my parents treated us to a voucher for bed, breakfast and evening meal. Having seen the price of the rooms I would have... read more

    avatar thumb Louwilson1
    23rd January 2023

    star rating  The most amazing food and it's Vegan! - Just been to the Bell for supper and it was absolutely fantastic! Have visited many times for a drink but have not eaten here before. The luxury of being able... read more

    avatar thumb sheshacourtney
    10th February 2023
  • star rating  Great Food, splendid atmosphere, service was good. Friday night - live music lots of happy people enjoying this lovely local pub.
    Love the restaurant for a quiet meal for... read more

    avatar thumb thistleygreen
    18th December 2021

    star rating  Excellent Christmas Meal - We are a village book group who use The Bell as our meeting place, and we like to have a Christmas meal together every year. The pub is always warm... read more

    avatar thumb LouLou362
    15th December 2022

    star rating  Christmas Eve family celebration - Always a friendly welcome and good food. This time we tried the Christmas festive menu, which had a choice of four options for each course. We chose starters of vodka... read more

    avatar thumb peternS2901EW
    29th December 2022
  • star rating  Company Christmas Meal 2022 - Thank You To The Bell Inn Team! - Thank you to all the staff at The Bell Inn for our lovely Christmas Meal. The food was great and the staff were attentive and very efficient. They served 27... read more

    avatar thumb victoriatL8803GC
    5th January 2023

    star rating  Love this place. We were part of a large group booked on a Friday evening, and were made to feel extremely welcome. Food was great and the service was second... read more

    avatar thumb Grimwatt
    13th February 2022

    star rating  Weekend break - Had a great stay again at The Bell Inn Rickinghall. Wonderful hosts, great food and hospitality, lovely comfortable rooms in a relaxing atmosphere and central location.

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    4th February 2023

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