From the town’s heyday as a market town, down the busy historic high street, to the bridge where riverside inns past and present served travellers through this important river and country crossing point, discover Brandon’s rich history.
There is an optional loop to the railway station (to be decided on the day). Then a walk along the river to the staunch, telling the story of navigation in carrying key goods to and from the town. Finally, pass through the town’s green spaces and the tree-lined Victoria Avenue that is the beautiful jewel in the crown of the town, before returning to Market Hill.
This guided walk will be led once in the morning and again in the afternoon – please ensure you are booking the right session.
This route has been specially created for Brandon’s Heritage Open Days and will be guided by Imogen Radford and OSBrecks volunteers.
When: Saturday 12th September
Times:
10.30am-1pm
1.30-4pm
Meeting Point: In the Market Square, Brandon IP27 0AA
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Distance: 1.6-1.9 miles/2.6-3.1km
Cost: Fully funded with thanks to the support of Brandon Town Council.
Book your place here:
Suitable for: All ages, though part of the walk is alongside a busy road, so may be tricky for young families.
Accessibility: This walk takes place on pavements and firm paths. If you have any accessibility questions, please contact us at brecks@suffolk.gov.uk or on 01473 265600.
Facilities: The start and end point of this walk is in the town centre, near various cafés and shops. There are also toilets in the Brandon Centre, 1 minute away.
Parking: Free parking is available at 32 George Street IP27 0BX (2 minutes’ walk) – please note this car park has a 2.05m height barrier – and at the Brandon Centre on Bury Road IP27 0BU (1 minutes’ walk) but please note there is a 3 hour time limit at the Brandon Centre car park.
Public Transport:
The closest bus stops are George Street and near The Lode (both 2 minutes’ walk). For information on bus times, visit bustimes.org
Brandon train station is located 15 minutes’ walk away with trains from Thetford, Norwich and Cambridge.
Dogs: This walk is not dog friendly.