A café has been named the best in England after winning a prestigious award.

Cafe 24, which is based at Stonham Barns Park just off the A140, was crowned the best in the county before entering the national finals for the England Business Awards 2024. 

The café is run by Sarah Shaw who is following the dream of her late mother Pam Hayes, who always wanted to own a café.

It recently underwent a complete remodel and relaunch with a new outdoor eating area

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Sarah Shaw and her husband RobertSarah Shaw and her husband Robert (Image: Stonham Barns Park)

At the national finals in Birmingham on Sunday, November 17, Cafe 24 was named the best café in England. 

Speaking about the award win on social media, Ms Shaw said: "We are all so overwhelmed here.

"Thank you feels like it simply isn't enough to all of you that took the time to vote for us all at Cafe 24, we will always be so thankful to each and every one of you that did so.

"We are so proud of every person involved in Cafe 24."