Hartest is fortunate to be surrounded by interesting towns and villages. The two closest main towns are;
Bury St Edmunds has an Abbey / a restored Theatre and much, much more. To see what is available and also information about eating and staying in the area click here: Click here For information about Bury St Edmunds
Sudbury also has some interesting attractions, including Gainsborough's House -for more information Click here for information about Sudbury
Try these websites for more information about what is happening generally and where to visit all around Suffolk:-