For lovers of church architecture, the Eastern England county of Suffolk is a treasure-trove.
Ornate and unusual 12th and 13th century churches, many built on the proceeds of the area’s prosperous medieval wool trade, are dotted throughout picturesque towns and villages. Ranging from roundtowers to gothic pointed arches, their diverse styles offer a variety of distinctive features.
If you know where to look, you can follow a trail of churches off the beaten track, on rural roads, calling in on other attractions, such as the award-winning Wyken Vineyard, one of England’s best. A new booklet, “Explore Suffolk Churches”, suggests six country trails visiting some of Suffolk’s most historic and beautiful places of worship. Each trail is accompanied by a route map, brief history of the churches and their location, plus helpful information such as country pubs and rural shops to complement the experience.
The free booklet can be obtained by calling Reverend Margaret Blackall, tel. 01728 747326, or e-mail mgtblack@globalnet.co.uk. Information about other churches within the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich can be found on the website: www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org.
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