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Attractive building located on a road now by-passed. The pub has a large garden with covered patio & outside bar. Charity Events throughout the year. Disabled access available.
Historic Interest
A report in the Ipswich Journal** in Aug 1800 states that : "Friday last, Mr Titus Manning, of the Tollgate Inn, near Bury, married Miss Spink, of Fornham All Saints." A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 26 Sep in 1838 states that : "On 20 Sep 1838, Mr Henry Rudland, son of Mr John RUDLAND of the Tolgate Inn, Bury, married Miss Elizabeth Mayhew, Bury" A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** in 1847 (Mar-24 ) stated that: "At 4pm March 20th, 1847 the thatch of the Tollgate caught fire probably by soot from the chimney. Before the engine could get there the roof was in flames & the house destroyed, the store next door containing beer was preserved by plentiful water. The furniture was got out. The pub was the property of Sir Thomas Cullum. Bart." A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 08 Jun in 1858 states that : "Tollgate Inn, Fornham, to be let, the old-established inn, at Michaelmas, with 29 acres of rich pasture land, situate within half-a-mile of Bury Station. Apply to Mr BARRETT, Hardwick." Also listed at Northgate Road & at Tollgate la (in 1891). Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/173
Limited Offer: Bonus 20% Real Ale Discount
This Greene King Pub is currently offering a bonus 20% off select pints of real ale to CAMRA members. Simply show your membership card to the bar tender to redeem the offer. This offer is valid from 19th September 2024.
This offer is valid until 29th September 2024.
Tollgate, Bury St. Edmunds