UPDATE: As of 02/01/24 reported to be under new management. Situated in a tiny village on the edge of Sotterley Park, this inn dates back to the 16th Century. The original arched doors and carved fox heads have been retained. The interior comprises a bar with comfortable seating leading to a conservatory and a separate restaurant area. Outside, a patio and small garden are popular in summer months. Beer festivals are held twice yearly: one over Father's Day weekend and the other close to Halloween. Live music each Friday evening. The pub has several clubs for locals including a Real Ale club with regular brewery presentations and a book club. Border Bus 522 now goes through Shadingfield - Mon-Fri only.
Historic Interest
A report in the Ipswich Journal on 21 July 1855 states that: Auction of the Fox in Willingham Street (Shaddingfield), with a general shop, Slaughter house, Stable & loft over, & other outbuildings & Yard, also a garden adjoining the house, lying in Shaddingfield, occupied, with Fox Meadow, by Mr Robert JORDAN, at an aggregate rental of £30 - Sold under the Will of the late T.C.SCOTT esq. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolkcamra.co.uk/pubs/pub/1017
This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Fox, Shadingfield
mainly local breweries
Changing beers typically include: Beccles , Nene Valley , Wolf (varies)
Source: Local