Residents of Pinewood Grange will delight in the beauty of its surroundings, overlooking a stream, wildlife area and attractive recreation park. A footpath and cycleway links nearby Cedar Primary School to Stowmarket town centre, while several parks and playgrounds can be found dotted around the area.
Stowmarket itself is a bustling and vibrant market town offering countless leisure opportunities just a 5-minute drive from home. The town’s former Corn Exchange recently underwent a £1 million refurbishment to become a music venue, art gallery and theatre. This striking venue was re-named the ‘John Peel Centre for Creative Arts’, in tribute to the late and influential DJ and broadcaster, who lived just outside of the town.
History enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the impressive Museum of East Anglian Life, with 17 historic buildings set in 75 acres of picturesque countryside. As the largest independent museum in Suffolk, it houses over 40,000 objects, with fascinating exhibits and living history demonstrations depicting the social and agricultural history of East Anglia.
Those leading active lifestyles can find a range of sports centres in the town, including gyms swimming pools, climbing walls and group fitness studios, as well as a bowling green and artificial turf football pitch. Avid golfers can perfect their game at Stowmarket Golf Club, just a 10-minute drive away, offering an 18-hole parkland course as well as a charming clubhouse bar and restaurant.
