Rich with breath-taking castles, medieval towns, stately homes and gardens, on the banks of the river Stour, sits the quintessential country town of Sudbury, your base in the stunning Suffolk countryside for a wonderful tour experience.
Blessed with great countryside and a wonderful coast, experience the chocolate box villages scattered throughout the county.
Please find below our suggested itinerary for this tour.
We've suggested an attraction visit (at an extra charge) to make your tour more of a bowls holiday, and to help entice the non-bowlers too.
Please note, the below are suggestions and all attractions and fixtures mentioned are subject to availability.
Coach pick-up from a location of your choice. Proceed to your Sudbury town centre hotel located in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. On arrival, tea, coffee and cake will be served whilst you check in.
Time permitting, visit a nearby club for an afternoon game.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome drinks reception before dinner.
Why not take a trip to the Tiptree Visitor Centre and Museum? Get a real taste of Tiptree in the building - 'jam' packed with artefacts - where the famous jam was first prepared. Begin with a free-flow visit of the museum and visitor centre topped off with tea/coffee and a scone with Tiptree jam and clotted cream, served in the tea rooms.
14:00: Afternoon match.
A buffet lunch can be arranged in advance.
19:30: 3 Course Dinner at the hotel
This morning, head south to Colchester- a historic Essex town at the gateway to East Anglia, Britain's first city and former capital of Roman Britain. Now a modern town with first class visitor attractions, including the family favourite Colchester Castle, there are plenty of places to eat, drink and shop.
14:00: Afternoon match.
A buffet lunch can be arranged in advance.
19:30: 3 Course Dinner at the hotel
We suggest exploring the market town of Bury St Edmunds with 1000 years of history and home to Saint Edmund, the original patron saint of England. For those looking for more of a taste experience the town is home to the Greene King brewery with group tours available.
14:00: Afternoon match.
A buffet lunch can be arranged in advance.
19:30: 3 Course Dinner at the hotel
Depart after a hearty breakfast for a leisurely trip back home.
Perhaps include a fixture on your return journey- some clubs can also offer a lunch or light supper.
Included
3 Fixtures
6 Mixed Rinks (24 players).
Tea/Coffee & Biscuits
Suggested Fixtures
Day 1: No Fixture
Day 2: Fixture locally near Sudbury
Day 3: Fixture near Colchester
Day 4: Fixture near Bury St Edmunds
Day 5: No Fixture
Please note: Fixtures are only suggestions and subject to availability. We do our best to provide your requests it will depend on club availability and logistics of the tour.
If you prefer a specific fixture with a club you know, you may include this in your notes when requesting a booking with us and we will be happy to make the arrangements.
Please contact us if you would like to increase your playing rinks or include any extras such as lunch before your game.
"We are a small friendly club and welcome visiting bowlers and their guests to share our facilities, of which we are extremely proud. We enjoy the exclusive use of six rinks which, last season, were the envy of the area. Our clubhouse has good changing facilities for both men and ladies and we have a fully licensed bar, kitchen and dining area. ...
"The bowls club was founded in 1913, we are a members club located in Quay Lane, entrance is opposite the Quay Theatre. Bowls England (Outdoors), EIBA (Indoors ) and Federation bowls (Indoors and Outdoors) are played by the club. Having celebrated it's centenary in 2013, the club continues to be successful due to a mix of both competitive and...
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