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  Booked ahead and were seated in the bar area. The good service; friendly and helpful. All the food was delicious. Generous roast dinner with cauliflower cheese, sausage and chips and... read more

    avatar thumb 955nickf
    2nd May 2022

    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  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  Lovely country pub - Great food the venison was exquisite. Good portions, great for kids even supplied cutlery for my 2 year old, which is great as we always forget.

    avatar thumb Jack_Bloomfield
    28th 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

    star rating  Clean and friendly pub. Good roast . Breakfast was okay bit on the small side. Nice locals in this pub. Room was nicely decorated and immaculate. Would stay here again.

    avatar thumb Freedom619014
    23rd May 2022
  • star rating  Mr and Mrs Harniman-coote  - We loved the atmosphere and staff were really friendly they made our boxer dog feel so comfortable. The food was fantastic they had a new menu on for the Friday... read more

    avatar thumb Harniman
    6th February 2023

    star rating  So we go here for breakfast on the occasional weekend, dinner with friends and Sunday lunch is really good too!

    Well priced, excellent food and friendly service make... read more

    avatar thumb robinb851
    5th January 2022

    star rating  We had planned for a meal on the Broads but the beautiful unexpected weather had meant many riverside restaurants were fully booked. So we headed back to the area we... read more

    avatar thumb Michelle H
    24th September 2021

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