Clare town sign

With its independent retailers and tourist attractions as well as historic surroundings it has plenty to offer businesses, visitors and people who wish to call it home.

Clare has a rich history and boasts the title of Suffolk’s smallest town. It is home to a grand wool church, a ruined castle and Clare Priory, one of the oldest religious houses in England. The thriving picturesque town has a range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. It also hosts a market on the third Saturday of every month. There you will find approximately 20 market stalls, most of them local to Clare.

The beautiful countryside makes Clare a great place for walks, runs and cycling. You’ll find Clare Castle Country Park the starting point for six circular walks and the weekly Parkrun.


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