Your day in Suffolk will begin with a tour of Fullers Mill Garden. This is an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark. It was created 50 years ago by Bernard Tickner MBE, with his fabulous collection of rare and unusual plants and it is a peaceful and beautiful place to enjoy some wildlife in a very English setting. It also has an ethical background, as in 2013 the garden was gifted to the UK charity Perennial, which is dedicated to helping those who work in or are retired from horticulture, in times of need. Whilst here, you will be able to enjoy a tea or coffee and choose from a selection of delicious homemade cakes (at a small additional cost on-site).

After this, you will be taken to the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds to visit the ruins of the Abbey, set within beautiful award-winning gardens originally created in 1831. The remains of the martyred Anglo-Saxon King, St Edmund, were moved to this site in 903 and his relics and his shrine became a place of pilgrimage. The Abbey was founded in 1020 and was once one of the richest and most beautiful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensive and include the complete 14th century Great Gate and Norman Tower, as well as the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church.