Overlooking the Stour Valley the gardens surrounding an Elizabethan manor house are formal and Italianate in style with Irish yews and mature specimen trees. Terraces, borders, ponds and woodland walks. A short drive away from Great Bevills visitors may wish to also see the C13 St Stephen's Chapel with wonderful views of the Old Bures Dragon recently re-created by the owner.
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It is also possible to walk along mown paths through a recently created wildflower meadow where there are over 100 species of wildflowers to be seen.
Woodland walks give lovely views over the Stour Valley. There is also a recently created wildflower meadow with mown paths.
Great Bevills,
Bures,
Suffolk,
CO8 5JW
Directions to Great Bevills
Just N of Bures on the Sudbury road B1508.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
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Read morePayment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Great Bevills at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Great Bevills. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Yes, one or more routes at Great Bevills are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Great Bevills seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.
