About 33 minutes
typical off-peak drive
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Sudbury to Fornham All Saints, up the A134
Pet shop near Sudbury: about 33 minutes up the A134
We're on the far side of Bury St Edmunds from Sudbury, about 21 miles north. It's one main road nearly all the way, and at the end of it there's tropical, marine and koi fish, reptiles and supplies for the rest of the household.
Fornham All Saints, just off the A14 near Bury St Edmunds. Open seven days.
By the numbers
The Sudbury trip at a glance
About 21 miles
by road, the A134 then the A14
9:30am
opening time, Monday to Saturday
7 days
open every day
Directions
From Sudbury to Tut Hill, one road at a time
The A134 does almost all the work. The top of Tut Hill is closed, so please come in this way round. If your sat nav suggests a different way, follow these directions. From the town centre:
1Take the A134 north out of Sudbury, towards Long Melford and Bury St Edmunds.
2Stay on the A134 through Long Melford and on through the countryside, about 15 miles in all, until you reach the edge of Bury St Edmunds.
3On the edge of Bury St Edmunds, follow the signs for the A14 towards Newmarket and Cambridge. Whichever way round the town your sat nav takes you, the aim is the A14 heading west.
4Join the A14 heading west, towards Newmarket and Cambridge, and stay on it past the Bury St Edmunds junctions.
5Leave the A14 at the Fornham All Saints slip road.
6Go straight over the double roundabout.
7Carry on past the new housing estate.
8Turn left at the third roundabout.
9Turn left again at the mini roundabout, onto Tut Hill. The shop is along it.
Worth the trip
Why people drive up from Sudbury
Half an hour is long enough to want a reason. These are the ones we hear most.
Ponds are a big one. Koi and pond keepers come for koi and coldwater fish and the pond supplies to go with them, from pumps and filters to liners, netting and treatments. Reef keepers come because we're an authorised TMC stockist, so as well as what's in the shop we can order in from TMC's range. Read about marine fish, then ring us before you set off.
The other reason is reptiles. If you've been reading up on a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko or a corn snake, come and talk it through with us before anything goes home. We'd rather say not yet than sell you the wrong set-up.
Tropical and aquarium
Tropical fish and aquarium supplies near Sudbury
Freshwater keepers are welcome too. We keep tropical fish, from livebearers and community fish to catfish, plecos, shrimp and live plants, along with the aquarium equipment that keeps them well. We offer water testing in the shop, and we're listed as a stockist for D-D The Aquarium Solution.
Bring a note of your tank size and what already lives in it. It makes a 21-mile question a lot easier to answer properly.
Before you set off
Make the trip from Sudbury count
✓Ring before you leave. Stock changes week to week. Call 01284 703418 and we'll tell you what's in, or order it in for you.
✓Know the hours. We open at 9:30am Monday to Saturday and 10:00am on Sunday, closing at 5:30pm and 4:00pm. For bank holidays, check our Facebook or call.
✓Marine on your list? Tell us what you're after and we'll check TMC's range for you. Availability changes, so ask before you drive.
✓Fish and animals travel last. Do the rest of your shopping first, ask us how to carry them, and take them straight home. Never leave a live animal in a parked car.
The whole household
One trip, the whole household
It's a long way to come for one thing, so bring the whole list. Dogs, cats, small animals and birds are all catered for.
Opening hours
Hours, address and the map
Open the route from Sudbury in Google Maps, read our visit us page or get in touch.
Monday to Friday9:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday9:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday10:00am to 4:00pm
AddressOrnamental Fish Farm Pet & Reptile, Tut Hill, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6LE
Phone01284 703418
For bank holiday hours, check our Facebook or call.
How far is Ornamental Fish Farm from Sudbury?
About 21 miles by road, and typically about 33 minutes off-peak. Long Melford and the edge of Bury St Edmunds can be slow at busy times, so allow a little extra.
Is it really one road from Sudbury?
Very nearly. The A134 takes you from Sudbury, through Long Melford, all the way to the edge of Bury St Edmunds. From there it's a short run west on the A14, then a few roundabouts to Tut Hill.
Which side of Bury St Edmunds are you on?
The north-west side, at Fornham All Saints, just off the A14. Coming from Sudbury you arrive from the south, so follow the signs for the A14 rather than heading into the town centre.
Do you sell koi and pond fish?
Yes. Koi are a speciality, and we keep goldfish, fancy goldfish and other pond fish too, plus pond pumps, filters and UV, liners, netting, pond plants and treatments. Bring your pond size and a note of what's already in it.
Is there parking, and can I bring the dog?
There's free parking on site, access is step-free, and dogs are welcome on a lead. We take card, contactless and cash.
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Your pet shop near Sudbury, one road north
Ring ahead if there's something particular you're after, then follow the A134 to Bury St Edmunds and the A14 west to Tut Hill. Open seven days.