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# Ixworth

## Travel Guide

![Pakenham Tower Mill, near to Ixworth, Suffolk, Great Britain. Pakenham Mill was built in 1831, Clement Goodrich was the miller in 1846, when he took on an apprentice. The mill came into the ownership of the Bryant family in 1885. A steam engine was used as auxiliary power, in 1947 the mill was nearly tail-winded. The mill was restored in 1950, with a new weatherbeam fitted by Amos Clarke, the Ipswich millwright. At this time the swing-pot neck bearing from Buxhall mill was installed. A second-hand stock from Thurston post mill was fitted at this time and a gallery constructed around the cap. The gallery was based on that at Wendover mill, Buckinghamshire. New sails were also fitted. Further restoration took place in 1961, aided by grants from Suffolk County Council, the Ministry of Works. The work was conditional on the Bryant family continuing to work the mill. The restoration work was carried out by R Thompson & Sons Ltd, millwrights of Alford, Lincolnshire. The copper covered cap was rebuilt and clad in aluminium for maintenance reasons. A new stock and two new sails were made, and the fantail rebuilt. The mill was struck by lightning in June 1971, a stock being split and a sail damaged. The sack chain saved the mill from being burnt down by giving a route for the lightning to earth. When the mill was repaired a lightning conductor was added. The most recent restoration of Pakenham windmill was completed in May 2000. The �60,000 cost of the work was 80% funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The work was carried out by Thompson's of Alford. Pakenham is unusual in having both a working water and windmill, although the windmill isn't producing flour activly like the watermill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/0713c273-6833-4617-8877-fe1cb98677d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Pakenham Tower Mill, near to Ixworth, Suffolk, Great Britain. Pakenham Mill was built in 1831, Clement Goodrich was the miller in 1846, when he took on an apprentice. The mill came into the ownership of the Bryant family in 1885. A steam engine was used as auxiliary power, in 1947 the mill was nearly tail-winded. The mill was restored in 1950, with a new weatherbeam fitted by Amos Clarke, the Ipswich millwright. At this time the swing-pot neck bearing from Buxhall mill was installed. A second-hand stock from Thurston post mill was fitted at this time and a gallery constructed around the cap. The gallery was based on that at Wendover mill, Buckinghamshire. New sails were also fitted. Further restoration took place in 1961, aided by grants from Suffolk County Council, the Ministry of Works. The work was conditional on the Bryant family continuing to work the mill. The restoration work was carried out by R Thompson & Sons Ltd, millwrights of Alford, Lincolnshire. The copper covered cap was rebuilt and clad in aluminium for maintenance reasons. A new stock and two new sails were made, and the fantail rebuilt. The mill was struck by lightning in June 1971, a stock being split and a sail damaged. The sack chain saved the mill from being burnt down by giving a route for the lightning to earth. When the mill was repaired a lightning conductor was added. The most recent restoration of Pakenham windmill was completed in May 2000. The �60,000 cost of the work was 80% funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The work was carried out by Thompson's of Alford. Pakenham is unusual in having both a working water and windmill, although the windmill isn't producing flour activly like the watermill.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/0713c273-6833-4617-8877-fe1cb98677d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/0713c273-6833-4617-8877-fe1cb98677d3.jpg) by [Ashley Dace](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29497) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0))

![Octagonal house near Ixworth This pretty little house is situated on the western side of Thetford Road, north west of Ixworth village centre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/43cbc93c-e606-45d0-9bcb-81b31ef412bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Entering Ixworth Entering Ixworth on the Thetford Road Ixworth, Suffolk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/2e431fa4-7f77-4778-8f7c-256f579f233d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/2e431fa4-7f77-4778-8f7c-256f579f233d.jpg) by [Keith Evans](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6337) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0))

![Former Augustinian Priory Former Augustinian priory now a private house Ixworth, Suffolk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/5c8b4db9-5572-41de-9f18-4df015478250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

[Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182480/5c8b4db9-5572-41de-9f18-4df015478250.jpg) by [Keith Evans](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6337) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0))

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May Barn, Ixworth

May Barn 8A Thetford Road Ixworth Bury St Edmunds England

CA $661

CA $793 total

Mar 3 - Mar 4

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Stay at this cottage in Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Pakenham Watermill and Bardwell Windmill are located nearby.

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Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Bury Road Newmarket England

CA $251

CA $302 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Newmarket. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

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I went for a birthday party and had a wonderful stay. The room was very comfortable and well-equipped with all the amenities, including an iron. Breakfast was delicious, and I especially loved the gym and swimming pool. The jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room made the experience even more relaxing. I ...

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The Mill Hotel

Walnut Tree Lane Sudbury England

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8/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)

Room spotless, only stayed 3 nights, didn't get to see cleaners, the bar staff were friendly and helpfull.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

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May Barn, Ixworth

May Barn 8A Thetford Road Ixworth Bury St Edmunds England

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The White Horse Inn

Norwich Road (Main A140) Eye England

Stay at this apartment in Eye. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are located nearby.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)

Yes room in good condition staff good

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The Lodge - Luxury stay with Hot tub, fire-pit, 2 acres of private garden

 East Harling 

Stay at this cottage in Norwich. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions The English Whisky Co. and Snetterton Race ...

10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)

The Lodge has everything you need for a peaceful getaway. It’s modern and comfortable and overlooks fields so completely private with hot tub, fire pit and bbq all ready to use The Nags Head pub does good food and is walking distance. Our Host David is lovely and put up a Happy Birthday Banner for ...

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#### Ickworth House

You can browse the exhibits at Ickworth House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Ickworth. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars. 

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#### Bury St Edmunds Abbey

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#### The Apex

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#### St Edmundsbury Cathedral

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