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Bridge Farm Barn

Hadleigh Road, Monks Eleigh Ipswich, IP7 7AY

Discover something unique. Located in Monks Eleigh, one of Suffolk’s prettiest villages, Bridge Farm Barns is a collection of unique, independent retail businesses and a tea room, each offering the visitor an unparalleled selection of distinctive products and good service.

Bridge Farm Barns began life as ‘Corn Craft’ in 1970 and is a family concern that has grown from a small Corn Dolly making business to the collection of businesses that you see today.

A visit to Bridge Farm Barns is a unique retail experience – one which we hope you will thoroughly enjoy and will lead you to come back to visit us many times again. Bridge Farm Barns also has free parking, and good disabled facilities.

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Opening Times

Tea Room

Tuesday - Sunday

9.30 - 16.30

Gift Shop

Monday

10.00 - 15.00

Tuesday - Sunday

9.30 - 16.30

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Café

Car Parking

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

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