Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Following Government instructions on delaying the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, The Apex, Moyes’s Hall in Bury St Edmunds, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and all our leisure centres are closed until further notice. Play areas and skateparks are also closed.
Parks and open spaces are being kept open so that people can exercise and spend time outside. You must continue to follow social distancing guidelines (13 May 2020):
- No group gatherings of more than 2 people unless they are members of your household.
- You may meet one person not from your household provided you stay 2 metres apart.
- Stay at least 2 metres apart (6ft) whether active, at rest and while moving about.
Fishing ponds, and outdoor tennis and basketball courts are open for use on the same conditions.

Metal detecting

Metal detecting is permitted on three of our council owned sites.

East Town Park, Haverhill

East Town Park metal detecting site map

Hardwick Heath, Bury St Edmunds

Hardwick Heath metal detecting site map

Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds

Nowton Park metal detecting site map

You can apply online for a 12 month metal detecting permit covering all three sites costing £28. Refer to the site maps above that show the areas that can be used for metal detecting. Make sure that you read our metal detecting terms and conditions.

Metal detecting

East Town Park, Haverhill

Hardwick Heath, Bury St Edmunds

Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds

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