A Guided Walk of Historic Clare - Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides

Sunday 19 September 2021

10.30am/2.00pm

A guided walk around this compact market town which flourished for centuries. Although Clare’s history stretches back into early England, the remains of a Norman castle dominate the town, underlining the importance of Clare in the history of the area.

Later in its history the castle and Clare manor became part of extensive royal lands and as a result many of Clare’s buildings have important stories to tell – indeed, over 130 are listed and range from timber framed-medieval structures through to grand Georgian and Regency facades.

Walk with us to hear about the people behind these buildings and later how the coming of the railway changed the town. We will also walk through the tranquil grounds of the priory and reflect on its importance in the nation’s history, finishing in the magnificent Clare Country Park.

Meet at the Old Goods Shed in Clare Country Park, adjacent to the car park.

Tours last approximately 90 minutes.

Tours are free as part of Heritage Open Days 2021, but pre-booking is essential. Max 15 people per tour.

Use the ‘Book Now’ button or call 01284 75800. Booking closes 5.00pm, 18 September 2021.

Book now

Contact on the day: Terry O’Donoghue 07894 280759 www.burystedmundstourguides.org

This is a Heritage Open Days 2021 event, promoted by Clare Castle Country Park Trust in association with Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides.

Covi-19 Safety Advice

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eYour comfort and safety is our primary concern, and the following guidelines have been prepared to ensure you remain safe while enjoying your tour. We have followed advice issued by the government and the Institute of Tourist Guiding and, as a result, we have been awarded a Visit England ‘We’re Good to Go’ Mark.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003ernu003culu003ernu003cliu003eWe advise you to familiarise yourself with current Covid-19 u003ca href=u0022https://www.gov.uk/coronavirusu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eu003cstrongu003egovernment guidelinesu003c/strongu003eu003c/au003eu003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eIf you’re suffering from any symptoms of Covid-19, u003cstrongu003eeven if you feel it is just a common cold,u003c/strongu003e please do not join one of our guided walks.u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eBefore your tour, u003cstrongu003eplease sanitise or wash your hands thoroughly u003c/strongu003ewith soap and water for at least 20 seconds and wear any PPE that is advised or that you feel appropriate. We recommend carrying a personal hand sanitiser with you during your tour.u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003ePlease do not shake handsu003c/strongu003e with the guide or fellow members of your tour group. As part of the safety briefing you will be advised on what toilet facilities/hand sanitising stations are open on the route. For your own safety please do not share your personal hand sanitiser.u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eWe are currently restricting group numbers to u003cstrongu003efifteenu003c/strongu003e in order to comply with current social distancing guidelines. We may amend this as guidance changes. During the current restrictions, we regret that u003cstrongu003eno dogsu003c/strongu003e (apart from assistance dogs) are allowed on our tours.u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eMembers of the group not from the same household should ensure social distancing of at leastu003cstrongu003e 2 metresu003c/strongu003e. Whilst walking between stops, please be mindful to maintain this social distancing.u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eIf, during the tour you feel unwell, or someone else in the group displays any symptoms of Covid-19, u003cstrongu003eplease alert your guide.u003c/strongu003e The guide can then take appropriate measures, which may include asking the person to withdraw from the tour or, as a last resort, terminating the tour. The steps the guide may take will form part of the safety briefing.u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eIn the interests of group safety, tours will not at present take place within buildings or in areas of the town where social distancing cannot be ensured.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWe want all our customers to enjoy an entertaining tour, knowing that we have taken every precaution to ensure their safety. These guidelines are published on our booking portal, and by booking a tour you are deemed to have accepted them. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003e