Mildenhall, a town mentioned in the Doomesday Book 1086, is an attractive, small medieval market town - surrounded by the River Lark.  Famous as the location of RAF Mildenhall, one of the United States major bases in the UK. You cannot help but notice the accents of our american cousins, and the occasional low flying aircraft.

Mildenhall is an ideal place to stay to visit other nearby historic towns such as Ely, Bury St Edmunds, Lavenham, Newmarket, and the university city of Cambridge.  Thetford Forest is a short drive or cycle ride to enjoy walks and wildlife.

In King Street you will find the Mildenhall Museum which has some excellent displays of times past, the local wildlife, the history of the RAF base, and, information on the 'Mildenhall Treasure', a world famous horde of 4th century Roman silver tableware found nearby in about 1942.

A new Mildenhall Tourist Point will, from 2008, be housed within the town's bus station, this will be a central point for visitors and locals to gather local information.

The market is on Fridays, offering everything from fruit & vegetables to clothing & tools.  The importance of the Friday market established by Royal Charter in 1412 was confirmed in the 15th century by the construction of the market cross.  The parish pump still stands in the market place, as a reminder that pipped water was not available until the 1940's. 

Nearby, Mildenhall Stadium offers greyhound racing - held bi-weekly on Mondays and Fridays at 7.30pm.  Stockcar racing - held every other Saturday and Motocross held every Sunday at 10am.