Local Area...

Hoxne (pronounced Hoxun) is a very attractive village not far from the small town of Eye, in Northern Suffolk. Here, it is claimed, the Saxon King Edmund was martyred by the Danes in 869 AD.

A memorial has been erected in the village, which is supposed to mark the very spot where East Anglia's most famous king met his untimely and somewhat grisly end.

The other notable happening associated with Hoxne was the discovery in 1992 of a huge hoard of Roman coins and gold and silver objects. Dutifully reported by the finder to the appropriate authorities this fabulous treasure is now safely under lock and key in the British Museum.

The village itself is quite spread out with the post office and The Swan located at the southern end on Low Street.

For more information on Hoxne visit the village website at www.hoxne.net.

Local Walks...

Hoxne is a real favourite with walkers. Whether you like a short stroll or a long walk, there is something to suit you. Most start from Hoxne Village Hall, however The Swan is a just 2 minute walk away.

A circular walk around this historic village and surrounding countryside. Walks of between 2 and 4 miles in length can be completed that visit Hoxne Church, St Edmund’s Monument and Brakey Wood Millennium Woodland. To download the walk as a PDF click here.

If you are more of a keen walker then there is a 12 mile walk around Hoxne as well as the neighbouring villages of Eye and Denham. This walk was featured in the Times Newspaper back in 2009. Wellies and boots are recommended when the ground is wet. For full details and maps click here.

One other village walk can be found on the AA website (3.5 miles).

Local Accommodation...

Camomile Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Brome Avenue, Langton Green, Eye, IP23 7HW
Tel: 01379 873528
Web: www.camomilecottage.co.uk

Camomile Cottage is a grade II listed 16th century timber framed Suffolk farmhouse. Offering self-catering and luxury B&B accommodation with real log fires, unspoilt original timber interiors, ensuite bedrooms and romantic period furnishings making this the ideal location to get away from the everyday hussle and bussle.


Rookery House Bed & Breakfast
5 The Rookery, Eye, IP23 7AR
Tel: 01379 873155
Email: linda.cummins@tesco.net

Rookery House is a Grade 2 listed 17th century detached and traditionally colour washed house, located in the conservation area of the historic town of Eye. It is a few minutes walk from the ruined castle, beautiful parish church and shops.



Whitehouse Cottage Self Catering
(Opposite The Hoxne Swan)
Tel: 01379 641853
Web: www.whitecottagehoxne.co.uk

White Cottage is a lovingly restored and refurbished traditional C17th Suffolk cottage, timber-framed with part thatch and part tiled roof. The accommodation comprises two double bedrooms.