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Clare Castle Country Park

Malting Lane, Clare

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Photo: Clare Castle Country Park Trust

In short: Clare Castle Country Park is a park in Sudbury, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,512 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked · source: Google Places

About Clare Castle Country Park

Discover medieval ruins and engaging exhibits at this historic country park in Clare, perfect for energetic families seeking adventure. Facilities include parking, a restaurant and wheelchair access.

What's nearby

  • Clare Castle next door
  • LONDIS - Clare Store & Post Office next door
  • Clare Pharmacy next door
  • Clare Town Hall 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

david brewster

Fantastic park with a lovely cafe and facilities, playground for kids and a stream,river along the paths,lovely walk up and around the castle ruins,Also home to clare castle parkrun, very welcoming volunteers and runners on a 3 lap course. 2min walk into town aswell.

· via Google

Ryan

Nice place to visit. Paid parking £1 per hour or £5 for the day. Toilet near car park and also more toilets around near park about 5 mins walk left turn from the cafe. Cafe nice and reasonably priced and good quality. Good place for walking for visiting with family.

· via Google

Raylou88 Patmore

Came here over the weekend and it's was a lovely place to be, great views, nice walk and a little cafè. There's a play ground for kids which looked nice. Plus you can walk around the village which has shops to look in. Will definitely be coming back in the summer for the beautiful views

· via Google

Steve Cuthew

Amazing country park set right in the unique village of Claire. Complete with its ancient castle remains and well preserved station buildings, this is a must for any visitors to this area. An ideal place to walk the dog, jog or cycle, the station building has an excellent cafe. Just a shame that the local heritage railway doesn’t get this far. A single line track would have made the park a major tourist attraction. However the village itself has many coffee shops, tea-rooms and pubs that provide food and beverages for all tastes. This place is a gem and do walk up to the castle top to see the view.

· via Google

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People say this country park offers lovely walks along woodland paths, a river, and an old railway track, with a well-equipped playground for children. They also highlight the welcoming cafe with homemade food and drinks, and the reasonable parking fees. Others also mention the clean and accessible toilets, and the dog-friendly environment.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Malting Lane, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NW Get directions
Category
National Parks & Reserves
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (1,512 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Setting
Outdoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Sudbury

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of Clare Castle Country Park?

Clare Castle Country Park is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is Clare Castle Country Park any good?

Clare Castle Country Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,512 Google reviews.

Is Clare Castle Country Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Clare Castle Country Park.

Is Clare Castle Country Park good for children?

Yes, Clare Castle Country Park is listed as good for children.

Is Clare Castle Country Park indoors or outdoors?

Clare Castle Country Park is mainly outdoors.

What ages is Clare Castle Country Park suitable for?

Clare Castle Country Park is best for ages 4+.

Is Clare Castle Country Park wheelchair accessible?

Clare Castle Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

Is there parking at Clare Castle Country Park?

Yes: paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

How do I contact Clare Castle Country Park?

Call Clare Castle Country Park on +44 1787 277902.

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