Clare is a small market town, important in earlier times because of its position at the head of the River Stour, then the gateway to East Anglia - and its 'clear' water, hence its name, Clare. There is much to interest the visitor including the 13-15th century church, the shell of a 13th century keep and remnants of castle walls, a country park with riverside walks and nature trail, restaurants, antiques shops and old station buildings.
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