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lovely walk at Nowton Park, one of many

Very pretty gardens and interesting history. The info boards are very informative

The present building is a cathedral. The abbey that preceded it was shut down after the reformation and only its ruins remain.

Site of BCQ202 from British Cycle Quest

Beautiful surroundings with beautiful views

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information board

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nice view of the

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Old Church

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Old Cemetery

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information point

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This beautiful cathedral was originally built as a church in the early 13th century and became a cathedral for the newly established Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in 1914. It has some beautiful characteristics including a large rose window, detailed stone carvings, fantastic gardens and the notable Abbey Gate.

We arrived in this park along our hiking route. We didn't read before or didn't know something about this park. It was a pleasing surprise to see the arboretums, and we realised they are different and unusual for this area. The very interesting shapes and colours make you feel in a different part of the world. Some of them are massive which says they are old. Take your time to spot these trees along this park. I'm sure we will come back for another look in the future trying the maze which missed this time. I quote from the Westsuffolk website: "About Nowton Park There is plenty to see at Nowton Park, brief descriptions of what to see can be found below. The arboretums Nature lovers can visit the unique east and west arboretums which are home to trees from around the world. These include eucalyptus from Australia, paperbark maple from China and Kentucky coffee trees from North America. A new panda was carved in 2021 and placed in the China region along with some bamboo to add to the vision of this geographical area. There is also a dragon that was carved from a cedar tree that was growing in the park but was struck by lightning. The Nowton Park totem pole stands 35.4 feet (10.8m) tall near the centre of the North American region of the arboretum. It is carved from a western red cedar which is the species traditionally favoured by Native Americans for their totem poles."

No Man's Meadows are four low lying meadows divided up by ditches and lying between the Lark and Linnet rivers. Between the Meadows and the Abbey Gardens is a cricket bat willow plantation called the Crankles. Both the Meadows and the Crankles have a fascinating history dating back to that of the abbey, and attract a variety of wildlife.

Occupies the site of the old abbey with a very scenic set-paved road taking you past the front.

Yes, it’s a ‘Spoons, so perfect if you feel the need for a couple of inexpensive pints mid-ride. A real cyclists’ hang-out 🫠

Genteel market town with plenty of scenic buildings and cafes but the one-way system can be a bit tortuous to navigate.

Lovely spit for a coffee stop or lunch. If you're lucky you can pop into the cathedral and hear the choir practicing!

Once one of the richest Benedictine monasteries in England, the town grew around the abbey (until Henry VIII came along…)

St Edmundsbury Cathedral originated in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries as a parish church, becoming a cathedral in 1914.

The imposing square cubicle building of Abbey Gate links the abbey gardens with the rest of the city. Completed around 1353 it is richly decorated and makes for an impressive entrance.