Bures

Information

County - Suffolk | Map
Tel code: 01787 | code search
Postcode: CO8 | code search
Bures Jobs
Visitor reports
Birthplace of:
Tessa Blackstone
Add your shop free
Folk Customs:
Jankyn Smith's Endowment
John Sayers Dole

Latest reviews

Queens House Guest House
"Good Points: Home from home - made to feel very welcome. Food excellent. Bad Points: Nothing

Date visited: 2006-08-03 ..." More

Queens House Guest House
"Good Points: We enjoyed every aspect including its position and the helpful, friendly attitude of our host and hostess. Bad Points: There was nothing to dislike. General Review: The position of this ..." More

Bures Reviews (2)

Visitor's Views

The Swan Pub & Bistro - This is a real ...More

Best rates for a Local Hotel

Latest reviews | Events in Bures | 10 Places to Stay

Bures, on the B1508 halfway between Sudbury and Colchester, is in fact three parishes, Bures St Mary, Bures Hamlet, and Mount Bures, with a total population approaching 3,000. As well as encompassing three parishes Bures straddles two counties - Bures Hamlet is on the western (Essex) side of the Suffolk-Essex border - and one of the loveliest little rivers in the country, the Stour. The Stour Valley footpath traverses the area, a good way of exploring it. The village probably owes its origins to a crossing of the Stour, possibly dating back as far as the ninth century. It is certain that there was a crossing here by the early 13th century, and it had already gone through many versions before the present cast-iron structure was erected in 1881. Much of the life of the village revolved around the river. There has been a mill by the river since 1190, the present white-washed incarnation converted to a private residence after the last animal feed was milled on the site in 1980. Some of Bures Mill probably dates from 1640, but the majority is Georgian. The river was opened to navigation in 1715, helping the mill prosper, as it did the tannery in the village, now long gone. The railway’s arrival in 1849 reduced the importance of river transport, and Bures still has a station on the branch line to Marks Tey. There are said to be more than 100 listed buildings in Bures. Some are at the grander end of the scale: 14th century St Mary’s church; and Smallbridge Hall, a moated property built in 1555 that enjoyed two very costly visits by Queen Elizabeth in 1561 and 1579. Others are more down-to-earth, with Tudor cottages and old barns, the maltings, and forge.

Charity

International Justice Mission UK

Classes

Yoga - Jan's Yoga

Doctor

Dr Hayhow & Partners

Market

Bures Market

Pub and Bar

Eight Bells
Swan Inn
Three Horse Shoes

School

Bures C of E Primary School

Taxi

Boldocks of Sudbury

Sports Clubs

Bures TC (Tennis)

Places to Stay near Bures

map website

Gladwins Farm (3.55 miles)

Gladwins Farm

Set in 22 acres of the rolling countryside typical of the Stour Valley made famous by John Constable, Gladwins Farm offers a selection of high quality accommodation. Guests staying in any of our 5* or ... More | visit website

map website

The Case Restaurant with Rooms (3.75 miles)

The Case Restaurant with Rooms
We provide exceptional dining in comfortable surroundings along with luxurious accommodation in newly constructed self contained rooms, with easy access to the local area for both business and pleasure. There is free Wi-Fi and ... More | visit website
map book

Highbury Barn (3.97 miles)

Highbury Barn

Check availability and book this hotel online with Active Hotels

Warm and welcoming, the Highbury Barn is situated close to the historic market town of Sudbury, which is off the banks of the River ... More

map book

Stoke by Nayland Club Hotel (4.26 miles)

Stoke by Nayland Club Hotel
Click for special and substantially discounted rates and booking online or by phone

The Stoke by Nayland Club Hotel offers superb accommodation in a unique setting. The hotel is located in the heart of ... More
map website

The Steam Mill House (4.32 miles)

The Steam Mill House

A warm welcome awaits you at The Steam Mill House, with luxurious rooms and a choice of breakfasts. Our handsome listed house is in the centre of the heritage village of Nayland, with its shops, ... More | visit website

map book

De Vere Arms Hotel (4.45 miles)

De Vere Arms Hotel

Click for special and substantially discounted rates from Laterooms

Great Style and Flair.The the de Vere Arms tell a simple story, Nine elegant rooms and a 50- Seat Award winning fine dining Restaurant speak ... More

map book

Hill Lodge (4.83 miles)

Hill Lodge

More Information

Family run, close to Sudbury town centre and all local amenities. 16 en- suite rooms with tea making, tv and internet access. Residents lounge bar, dining room. Off road parking, conferencing ... More

map book

Olde Bull Hotel (4.86 miles)

Olde Bull Hotel

More Information

A comfortable B & B for contractors, business people and holiday makers a like. Make use of our large hot tub and activity room with its exercise equipment. 16th Century Grade 1 ... More

map book

The Black Boy (4.93 miles)

The Black Boy

To check availability click here

The Black Boy is situated in the heart of this historic town and is open All day every day For food and drink. We offer free car Parking at the ... More

map book

Hotel Elizabeth, The Mill (5.04 miles)

Hotel Elizabeth, The Mill

More Information

Sudbury is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, the famous portrait artist and the Gainsborough Museum is close by. Sudbury is a thriving historic market town bordered by water meadows with ... More

Brit Quote:
It only takes a room of Americans for the English and Australians to realise how much we have in common. - Stephen Fry
More Quotes

On this day:
Battle of Berwick - 1296, Fire Claims 19 Glasgow Firefighters - 1960
More dates from British history

click here to view all the British counties

County Pages