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  Another fantastic Christmas Party - Staff are attentive, food amazing, highly recommend!

    We have used The Bell Inn for our Christmas party for many years.

    This year they catered for 34 of... read more

    avatar thumb sarahfY6337RJ
    5th January 2023

    star rating  We have moved to a house 10 minuted away and fancied breakfast. Our house is a project and we have no cooking facilities yet and breakfast was called for.
    ... read more

    avatar thumb robinb851
    13th June 2021

    star rating  Eaten here numerous times livi g just down the road, and only just thought of putting a review. Food is always great, but recently it has been the best it... read more

    avatar thumb Hungo_Mungo
    3rd January 2022
  • 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  Family meal - Lovely family meal x 5, great menu and service.
    Rib eye steaks and short rib were superb. Sticky toffee pudding desert also recommended.

    avatar thumb 440vernc
    13th November 2022

    star rating  Please plan a visit here 😁 - Now we’ve not been out to celebrate Valentine’s Day for the last few years but tonight we booked in at The Bell and we were not disappointed. The food was... read more

    avatar thumb Grimwatt
    14th February 2023
  • star rating  We stayed 3 nights in a tidy room with a great power shower.
    Staff were friendly and the breakfasts were very good . Worth ordering the porridge(request for the... read more

    avatar thumb DBDB8
    28th February 2022

    star rating  Private Function Review - We recently held a celebratory meal (for 18) in The Snug, with the set Christmas menu, on one of their busiest nights of the season.
    It was perfect! ... read more

    avatar thumb lucywD36AO
    27th December 2022

    star rating  Valentine's Meal - We are so fortunate to live in a village with such an amazing Pub/Restaurant. Whether I am popping in for a pint after work or taking my wife out for... read more

    avatar thumb Howard N
    14th February 2023

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