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In the light of the government announcement of March 20th, all pubs are now closed until further notice.
Some of them may well still be offering a takeaway beer service and some others will also be selling food takeaways, perhaps even with delivery. If you can give any of our pubs some support through these terrible times by buying some takeaway food or drink, please do so. Our pubs need as much support of possible if they're going to still be there for us when the crisis is over.
Somersham Duke of Marlborough
opening hours
Closed Mon & Tue; 12-11 Wed-Sat; 12-6 Sun
food times
Closed Mon & Tue; 12-3, 6-9 Wed-Sat; 12-4 Sun
guest beers
This pub serves 2 guest ales.
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Somersham is Mid Suffolk
CAMRA Ipswich & East Suffolk branch.
last updated Mar 4th, 2020.
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Somersham Duke of Marlborough
formerly Marlborough Head, Marlbro Head
Real Ale is sold here.
Main Rd, IP8 4QA
grid reference TM 084 487
bar / diner, opened 15th century
owner/operator: local community
This 15th century inn has been restored to a good standard. The timber framed building offers several seating areas for drinking or eating.
Various events are organised including a quiz on the first Wednesday of every month (see What’s on for more details).
Thursday evening: fresh pizzas from 6pm by The Mobile Pizza Co.
Lunchtimes & Friday to Sunday evening: chef's menu. Friday to Monday on August bank holiday is their beer festival weekend.
THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SAVED THIS PUB AND ARE STILL OFFERING SHARES IN THEIR VENTURE. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT http://www.savetheduke.net/
Facilities
Beer festivals
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Smoking area
Traditional pub games available
WiFi available
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Needham Market: 5.2 miles (8.4km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Limeburners 0.74 mile
Rose & Crown 2.2 miles
Chequers 2.4 miles
Fox 2.6 miles
Red Lion 2.8 miles
Cock 2.9 milesHistorical interest
The pub appears on both the 1904 and 1928 OS maps as "Marlbro Head".
To be sold by auction the Marlbro's Head, with stables, yard and garden adjoining, freehold and situated in Somersham.Ipswich Journal, January 1825**
Landlords
Footnote
John Churchill (1650-1722) was the first Duke of Marlborough and became a famous soldier & statesman under James II, William III and Queen Anne - who gave him not just the title but also Blenheim Palace from a grateful nation after winning the War of Spanish Succession.
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(1891 census information from Dudley Diaper)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Stuart Ansell)
