Location, Accomodation & Transportation
The Crown is located in the pretty village of Burston – made famous by the school strike of 1914–1939, the longest strike in English history.
The village is about 18 miles south of Norwich, off the A140 and 3 miles northeast of Diss. The nearest rail station is Diss with regular trains running from Norwich to London Liverpool Street.
Map with Accommodations near The Crown
Directions to the Crown
Take the A140 south towards Ipswich for approximately 15 miles. 2 miles after the Pulham roundabout turn right at the sign post to Burston and Shimpling. After 2 wiggly miles, the Burston Crown can be found on your right at the cross roads in the centre of the village.
Take the A14 west to Bury St Edmunds after approximately 8 miles turn north onto the A140. After about 15 miles and going straight over 3 roundabouts you will see a sign post on your left hand sign for Burston and Shimpling, turn left here. After 2 wiggly miles, the Burston Crown can be found on your right hand side at the cross roads in the centre of the village.
Take the A143 east towards Diss and Great Yarmouth. After approximately 18 miles, drive straight over at first round about and at the 2nd round turn left towards Norwich - joining the A140. Go straight over the next 2 roundabouts and about 400 yards after 2nd roundabout, turn left towards Burston and Shimpling. After 2 wiggly miles, the Burston Crown can be found on your hand side at the cross roads in the centre of the villlage.
Accommodations near The Crown

Dickleburgh Hall
Semere Green Lane,
Dickleburgh
IP21 4NT
Tel: 01379 741259

Gissing Hall
Upper Street
Gissing
Diss
IP22 5UN
Tel: 01379 677291

The Old Bakery
Pulham Market nr Diss
IP21 4SL
Tel: 01379 676492
http://www.theoldbakery.net

Le Grys Barn
Wacton Common
Wacton, nr Long Stratton
NR15 2UR
Tel: 01508 531576
http://www.legrys-barn.co.uk
Local Taxis
- Able 01379 640900
- ALM 01379 60862
- Fairways 01379 640556
- John's Taxi 01379 640000
- Paula 07855 065485
- Quick Taxi 01379 641123
- Scole Cabs 01379 741471
- Stratton 0800 280043
- Tristan 07765 666444
- Starlight Taxi 07561 202203
- Express Diss 07886 238389

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