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Escape to the Country films at Food Museum and Bonitas Wholefoods in Stowmarket




BBC film crews have visited Suffolk to shoot an upcoming episode of Escape to the Country.

The much-loved TV show, which helps house hunters find their perfect rural home, featured a couple exploring potential properties in Mid Suffolk.

As part of the episode, the buyers visited the Food Museum in Stowmarket as they expressed interest in volunteering with animals.

The upcoming episode follows a couple looking for their dream home in Mid Suffolk. Picture: Food Museum
The upcoming episode follows a couple looking for their dream home in Mid Suffolk. Picture: Food Museum
The production team visited the Food Museum last week. Picture: Food Museum
The production team visited the Food Museum last week. Picture: Food Museum
The couple learned about some of the volunteering opportunities at the museum. Picture: Food Museum
The couple learned about some of the volunteering opportunities at the museum. Picture: Food Museum
The crews also stopped by Bonitas Wholefoods in Tavern Street. Picture: Google Maps
The crews also stopped by Bonitas Wholefoods in Tavern Street. Picture: Google Maps

They spent time with the museum’s Suffolk Punch horses, Faith and Juno, and learned about volunteer opportunities with the Estate Team.

While in Stowmarket, the production team also filmed at Bonitas Wholefoods in Tavern Street - a popular independent shop recommended by residents on Facebook following a post from members of the crew who were looking for filming locations.

It has been yet been announced when the episode will air.