Bungay’s New Community Centre
We went there to vote on polling day, we can see the old community centre being pulled down, now the…
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What’s Happening in Bungay this month?
It’s Pride Month!
Sadly the BunGay Pride picnic has had to be postponed to next month. But, in case you missed it, a wonderful new children’s book, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman has just been published. illustrated by local author and illustrator James Mayhew and written by Ian Eagleton you can watch the story being read here.
Sunday 27th June – Bungay Open Gardens
Bungay Garden Competition
Bungay in Bloom is still accepting entries for the Garden Competition – judging to take place in mid-July. Download the entry form here.
And you can download the brochure here Garden Competition leaflet
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Welcome to Bungay, Suffolk
A Fine Old Town
Bungay is a beautiful historic market town, in the heart of the Waveney Valley, with roots that can be traced back to Roman times.
Nestling within a wide meander of the river Waveney, which forms the border between Norfolk and Suffolk, Bungay was, and is, in an excellent position then, to ward off invaders, now to explore the delights of both Norfolk and Suffolk.
Standing proudly in the centre of Market Place is the Buttercross, built in the 17th century with the statue of Justice on top of the dome, erected some 60 years later. The Buttercross was paired with a Corn Cross, long since demolished, and marked Bungay’s importance as a vibrant market town. Indeed, a weekly market still takes place around the Buttercross each Thursday.
From here it is just a few steps to first visit the old Benedictine priory ruins which lie behind the majestic St. Mary’s church and, over the road and through the passageway opposite the Buttercross the castle can be found. Also in picturesque ruins the castle can be accessed through the café that sits beside it.
Bungay is known for its many independent shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes but step away from the centre and you will find yourself, whether you go north or east, by the river where you can explore the delights of Falcon Meadow or Outney Common.
Welcome to Bungay!
