St Mary's Church, Bungay

National GeographicOct 29

In the borderlands of East Anglia, marshes, reed-fringed waterways and medieval market towns play host to weird and eerie folktales.

Site of one of the most famous Shuck stories.

16 things in this story

St Mary's ChurchSightSite of one of the most famous Shuck stories.
Druid’s StoneSightMysterious rock with supposed devil-raising powers.
Baked patisserieRestaurantOffers signature pain reubens.
Suffolk StonehouseRestaurantOffers top-notch pizzas with local ingredients.
Fen Farm DairyPlaceTry its famous raw milk, butter and yoghurt.
Flint VineyardPlaceOffers tours and vine-side tastings.
St Peter’s BreweryPlacePick up a tipple from the shop.
Elsewhere
Beccles LidoPlaceBeccles, United KingdomHop aboard for a trip along the Waveney.
Big Dog FerryPlaceBeccles, United KingdomShuck’s head on the hull.
Locks InnRestaurantGeldeston, United KingdomCommunity-owned pub on the riverbank.
Angles WayTrailWaveney Valley, United Kingdom93-mile walking path spanning the Waveney Valley.
Grain BreweryRestaurantAlburgh, United KingdomOffers brewery tours and has an on-site taproom.
Albion NightsHotelWoodton, United KingdomEco-retreat with handmade cabins.
Beech CabinHotelWoodton, United KingdomHandmade cabin fashioned from reclaimed wood.
Secret SaunaPlaceWoodton, United KingdomWood-fired sauna before cooling off in river.
Hippersons BoatyardPlaceBeccles, United KingdomOffers houseboats and glamping pods.

St Mary's Church