Your visit

With extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow is a fascinating and enjoyable day out for all the family, come rain or shine.

Here are a few things you can enjoy on your day:

watch a short film on early Anglo-Saxon life at West Stow
visit the Archaeology Gallery
see the reconstructed village
identify artefacts
explore the Beowulf and Grendel Adventure Trail

Guided tours

Please complete our Educational visits form if you are interested in a group guided tour.

(Assistance dogs only in the Anglo-Saxon village)

Please note we are not operating a booking system for individual visitors. However groups need to book in advance.

Opening times

Please note that the Anglo-Saxon Village, shop and visitor centre will be closed on Monday May 8 to enjoy the Coronation Bank Holiday.

Standard opening hours for the Anglo-Saxon Village and Museum are daily 10am-5pm (last entry 3.30pm in Winter and 4pm in Summer).

Please be aware that dogs on a lead are welcome in the country park but assistance dogs only are permitted in the Anglo-Saxon village due to the presence of livestock.

Find us

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Icklingham Road
West Stow, Suffolk IP28 6HG

Phone: 01284 728718
Email: weststow@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Parking

£2 for up to 2 hours or £3 for over 2 hours.
£2 per day for Blue Badge holders.

More information on parking at the West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park

Annual permits are available for £30, or for £45 you can get an annual permit for West Stow, Nowton Park and Brandon Country Park too. You can apply for an annual permit on the West Suffolk Council website - Car park season tickets page.