Bungay
Getting to Bungay
Car parking: Park at the dedicated festival car park on Outney Common next to the Bungay roundabout on the A143. There will be sign posts stating 'Festival car Park'
Buses
There are regular buses from Norwich and less regular buses from Beccles (which is the closest rail link). Cycling to Bungay is easy and you can avoid the main roads. This shows lots of routes centred around Bungay if you choose to stay over for a few extra days.
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Outney Meadow Campsite
Outney Meadow campsite is the closest campsite to Bungay. It is only a couple of minutes walk from the delightful Outney Common or The Green Dragon in the opposite direction. The centre of Bungay is only a ten minute stroll as well. Here you can swim in the Waveney or hire a canoe and paddle your way into wildness. Vans, caravans and tents accepted. WebsiteMeadowcroft Caravan and Motorhome CL site. This is a small site on the edge of town on Beccles Road. Website.
Wardley Hill
Wardley hill is only 3 miles from Bungay but is a relaxing ecosite with a great ethos. WebsiteAnother nearby campsite with canoes and river access if you fancy staying for an extra day or two to paddle the Waveney and visit The Locks Community Pub next door. Website
The Croft Campsite
Situated about 25 mins away from Bungay is the delightful Croft Campsite. They are a small family run campsite. They welcome tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans. Website
As well as having rooms, Sonya at The Dove Inn has limited camping available . Give her a ring and she will do you a good deal over the festival weekend. Website
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The Green Dragon – brews its own ale inlacing this year’s festival ale Fabulous food from the kitchen: Session friendly
The Chequers – usually stocks Bull of the Woods ale brewed down the road: Session friendly
The Three Tuns – The allegedly most haunted pub in Britain is over 300 years old. The cellar and banquet hall are being used as music venues during the festival: Session friendly
The Fleece – more of a gastropub these days but stocks some good ales. Great food but booking essential for evenings. Closes at 10pm. Ask Graeme about playing a session
Just outside of Bungay is the Queens Head at Earsham which is well known for brewing its own ales. If beer is your thing its well worth a visit.
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There is a comprehensive list of cafes, takeaways and gastropubs on the Better in Bungay website
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During the festival there will be a temporary car park at the Golf Club next to Outney Common just off the main round about into Bungay off the A143. Look out for signs. There will be a £5 charge for parking from 8.30am - 7pm Saturday and 8.30am - 6.00pm Sunday after which the gates are locked. The parking is organised by the community and all the money goes back into youth organisations within the community.
Our Venues
The Fisher Theatre first opened on 28th February 1828 with a performance of ‘The Belle’s Stratagem’. The theatre was then one of thirteen designed and built across East Anglia by David Fisher. Visit the box office to buy tickets. The auditorium seats 126.
Holy Trinity Church
The acoustics in Holy Trinity make this an ideal place for acoustic performances. Situated opposite St Mary’s it is the main Parish Church in Bungay.
The bar is the Festival hub where you can find out what’s going on, have a coffee or a beer and chat with friends. There will always be stewards on hand to help you. The East Anglian Traditional Music Trust will also have a presence here.
Three Tuns Cellar and banquet hall
Apparently the most haunted pub in Britain is home to the medieval cellar and banquet hall which will host several gigs during the weekend
St Mary’s Church sits in the centre of the Suffolk market town of Bungay and its elegant tower is a focal point that can be seen for miles around. This is one of the main performance venues. It has a capacity of 270.
Castle Bailey
Baron Bigod’s Castle still evokes another era when Bungay was a very powerful and dominant town. This is the venue for the folk picnic on the afternoon of Sunday 7th September.