A west Suffolk estate has been named among the best historic attractions in the UK in a national survey. 

Almost 3,000 people were asked by Which? about their favourite historic destinations in the country. 

The destinations were given an overall attraction score and rated on engagement, facilities, food and drink, lack of crowds, and value for money.

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Ickworth House near Bury St Edmunds was chosen as the best historical attraction in Suffolk, with an overall score of 77 percent. 

The facilities at the National Trust estate were rated five out of five, and refreshment options and lack of crowds were rated four out of five. 

Earlier this year, Ickworth Estate was also named the most Instagrammable place in Suffolk.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey also made it onto the list with an overall score of 73%. 

Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire and Royal Yacht Britannia took joint top spot as best historical attractions in the UK.