Nicola's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic houses, gardens and towns
Gorgeous gardens. cafe and gift shops. lots of events throughout the year. You can walk from the door into the deer park.and house or it is a quick drive to the car park. Dogs allowed in the new cafe opening in May.
30 lokalkjente anbefaler
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Gorgeous gardens. cafe and gift shops. lots of events throughout the year. You can walk from the door into the deer park.and house or it is a quick drive to the car park. Dogs allowed in the new cafe opening in May.
A small market town with great independent shops. Fab deli, great sweetshop and lovely cafes. The markets are on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It is a lovely old town made more famous by Ed Sheeran for his Castle on the hill song and The Detectorists. Fabulous castle to walk around and climb the ramparts. Lovely walk around the castle and mere. Dogs allowed in the castle.
78 lokalkjente anbefaler
Framlingham
A small market town with great independent shops. Fab deli, great sweetshop and lovely cafes. The markets are on Tuesdays and Saturdays. It is a lovely old town made more famous by Ed Sheeran for his Castle on the hill song and The Detectorists. Fabulous castle to walk around and climb the ramparts. Lovely walk around the castle and mere. Dogs allowed in the castle.
10 minutes away is a lovely cafe called Martha s barn overlooking the hall s gorgeous garden. Occassional tours of the grade 1 listed house. The village also has a great little shop.
Otley Hall
Hall Lane10 minutes away is a lovely cafe called Martha s barn overlooking the hall s gorgeous garden. Occassional tours of the grade 1 listed house. The village also has a great little shop.
Beautiful large village with lots of historic houses. Good selection of independent shops and an amazing butchers.
12 lokalkjente anbefaler
Debenham
Beautiful large village with lots of historic houses. Good selection of independent shops and an amazing butchers.
Renamed recenty as The Food Museum. It is a beautiful insight into our past way of life in Suffolk.
It is set over 75 acres there are many indoor and outdoor exhibitions in suffolk barns, sheds and the house called Abbot s hall. There are lots of farrm related animals, old style working kitchens and the reconstructed Grundisburgh forge. There is a sculpture trail in woodland along the river, a cafe and shop. A great day out in nearby Stowmarket. Dogs are allowed in most areas.
21 lokalkjente anbefaler
Museum of East Anglian Life
Iliffe WayRenamed recenty as The Food Museum. It is a beautiful insight into our past way of life in Suffolk.
It is set over 75 acres there are many indoor and outdoor exhibitions in suffolk barns, sheds and the house called Abbot s hall. There are lots of farrm related animals, old style working kitchens and the reconstructed Grundisburgh forge. There is a sculpture trail in woodland along the river, a cafe and shop. A great day out in nearby Stowmarket. Dogs are allowed in most areas.
Wow trying get pictures of Wodbridge was tricky! resorted to the yacht club!
Woodbridge is small town with some good examples of historic buildings, particularly on the market hill by The Shire Hall.
The river is lovely with walks by the boats and the tidemill.The teahut is a great cafe here and it s near to a large children s play area called Kingston fields..
There are lots of independent shops in The Thoroughfare in the centre. Good pubs and food outlets. A great bakery called The two magpies can be found here.
Tidemill Yacht Harbour
Wow trying get pictures of Wodbridge was tricky! resorted to the yacht club!
Woodbridge is small town with some good examples of historic buildings, particularly on the market hill by The Shire Hall.
The river is lovely with walks by the boats and the tidemill.The teahut is a great cafe here and it s near to a large children s play area called Kingston fields..
There are lots of independent shops in The Thoroughfare in the centre. Good pubs and food outlets. A great bakery called The two magpies can be found here.
Stunning village with some of the best preserved medieval houses in the uk cicular walk taking them all in. Fabulous pub The Swan shops and cafes.
Lavenham Guildhall
Stunning village with some of the best preserved medieval houses in the uk cicular walk taking them all in. Fabulous pub The Swan shops and cafes.
Bury st Edmunds is a lovely sized town not too far away. It has some great shops, restaurants and cafes. The Abbey Gardens are just lovely to amble round or picnic in on a sunny day. ( pair with a tip to Ickworth?)
18 lokalkjente anbefaler
Bury St Edmunds Abbey Gardens
Angel HillBury st Edmunds is a lovely sized town not too far away. It has some great shops, restaurants and cafes. The Abbey Gardens are just lovely to amble round or picnic in on a sunny day. ( pair with a tip to Ickworth?)
If castles are your thing, slightly further afield at 40 minutes is Orford. Tie it in with a beach visit or do Orford and Framlingham in the same day!
Orford has a great bakery called Pump Street and a seafood restaurant called The Oysterage both worth the trip by themselves!
50 lokalkjente anbefaler
Orford Castle
Castle HillIf castles are your thing, slightly further afield at 40 minutes is Orford. Tie it in with a beach visit or do Orford and Framlingham in the same day!
Orford has a great bakery called Pump Street and a seafood restaurant called The Oysterage both worth the trip by themselves!
Just outside Woodbridge is where the Sutton Hoo treasures and boat was found. Made more famous recently by the movie The dig with Ralph Fiennes. Dogs are allowed, but don t forget your lead. ( could be linked with a Rendlesham forest visit)
130 lokalkjente anbefaler
National Trust - Sutton Hoo
Just outside Woodbridge is where the Sutton Hoo treasures and boat was found. Made more famous recently by the movie The dig with Ralph Fiennes. Dogs are allowed, but don t forget your lead. ( could be linked with a Rendlesham forest visit)
If after going to see the Sutton Hoo treasure you want to see more to do with the Saxons a trip to West Stow to see a saxon village is a great trip. Tie it in with Visit to the lovely Bury St Edmunds.
16 lokalkjente anbefaler
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
Icklingham RoadIf after going to see the Sutton Hoo treasure you want to see more to do with the Saxons a trip to West Stow to see a saxon village is a great trip. Tie it in with Visit to the lovely Bury St Edmunds.
A lovely walk starting and finishing at Gosbeck church. Points to note there are electric femces and if you can hear a chainsaw be careful!
Gosbeck Wood, Ipswich IP6, Storbritannia
A lovely walk starting and finishing at Gosbeck church. Points to note there are electric femces and if you can hear a chainsaw be careful!
Beautiful walks ( 12 miles)around the thornham estate. Car park, cafe ( the forge) play area and artisan shops.( pair with a trip to Pakenham watermill?)
16 lokalkjente anbefaler
Thornham Walks
Gislingham RdBeautiful walks ( 12 miles)around the thornham estate. Car park, cafe ( the forge) play area and artisan shops.( pair with a trip to Pakenham watermill?)
Oldest working water mill producing flour that can be purchased in the shop. Guided tours. Tearooms open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. see the website for opening and times the mill is working. Good walks nearby. ( pair with walk at Thornham walks?)
Pakenham Water Mill
Oldest working water mill producing flour that can be purchased in the shop. Guided tours. Tearooms open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. see the website for opening and times the mill is working. Good walks nearby. ( pair with walk at Thornham walks?)
National trust house west of Bury St Edmunds. Dogs are allowed in the parkland and drinking water will be readily accessible. They are not allowed in the house or formal garden. Cafe. (Pair with a visit to Bury st Edmunds and the Abbey gardens.?)
55 lokalkjente anbefaler
Ickworth House, Park og Gardens
National trust house west of Bury St Edmunds. Dogs are allowed in the parkland and drinking water will be readily accessible. They are not allowed in the house or formal garden. Cafe. (Pair with a visit to Bury st Edmunds and the Abbey gardens.?)
Walks by the river. Dogs on leads and bins provided. Visit the picturesque Butt and Oyster pub right down on the river and watch the small boats and Suffolk red sailed barges.
collect groceries at the Suffolk Food hall as you pass.
Pin Mill - National Trust
Walks by the river. Dogs on leads and bins provided. Visit the picturesque Butt and Oyster pub right down on the river and watch the small boats and Suffolk red sailed barges.
collect groceries at the Suffolk Food hall as you pass.
Gorgeous house bringing history alive through special days and events. Starting with lambing in March. House open April-september. ( could be paired with a trip to Gainsboroughs house Sudbury)
40 lokalkjente anbefaler
Kentwell Hall
Gorgeous house bringing history alive through special days and events. Starting with lambing in March. House open April-september. ( could be paired with a trip to Gainsboroughs house Sudbury)
Newly opened art exhibition. grade 1 listed house with large modern gallery behind in Sudbury.( could be paired with Kentwell hall or Lavenham)
21 lokalkjente anbefaler
Gainsborough's House
46 Gainsborough StNewly opened art exhibition. grade 1 listed house with large modern gallery behind in Sudbury.( could be paired with Kentwell hall or Lavenham)
Working steam engines only 20 minutes away. Check their website for their open days
8 lokalkjente anbefaler
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Hall LaneWorking steam engines only 20 minutes away. Check their website for their open days
Lovely location for a bt of retail, a coffee , a walk or all 3. Also music concerts in the evenings.
(Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside or in the cafe, but if it s good weather they can join you at the outside tables)
215 lokalkjente anbefaler
Snape Maltings
Lovely location for a bt of retail, a coffee , a walk or all 3. Also music concerts in the evenings.
(Unfortunately dogs are not allowed inside or in the cafe, but if it s good weather they can join you at the outside tables)
Food Scene
Pubs and restaurants
Dogs allowed in this gorgeous large barn in a lovely location only a short drive away. Breakfast/ brunches weekday lunch specials, dinner and tasting menus. From kitchen garden to plate or lots of locally sourced.
10 lokalkjente anbefaler
Retreat East
Dogs allowed in this gorgeous large barn in a lovely location only a short drive away. Breakfast/ brunches weekday lunch specials, dinner and tasting menus. From kitchen garden to plate or lots of locally sourced.
Nice pub , good food, very dog friendly. Also a lovely deli in the village.
10 lokalkjente anbefaler
Dog at Grundisburgh
The GreenNice pub , good food, very dog friendly. Also a lovely deli in the village.
The white hart in Otley is a dog friendly pub that is a within walkable distance ( if you re up for one over an hour!)It takes about 8 minutes to drive. It has a good selection of dishes.
The White Hart
Helmingham RoadThe white hart in Otley is a dog friendly pub that is a within walkable distance ( if you re up for one over an hour!)It takes about 8 minutes to drive. It has a good selection of dishes.
The Moon & Mushroom Inn
High RoadNice friendly small pub. Good homecooked food.
Great pub, gets very busy so good hunub. The pizzas on friday and Saturday night are delicious.
6 lokalkjente anbefaler
Woolpack at Ipswich
1 Tuddenham RdGreat pub, gets very busy so good hunub. The pizzas on friday and Saturday night are delicious.
Great service. Great ingredients. A fabulous dining experience.
47 lokalkjente anbefaler
The Unruly Pig
Orford RoadGreat service. Great ingredients. A fabulous dining experience.
Lovely fish and chips if you don t fancy cooking and you ve not already been to Aldeburgh or Southwold!
Debenham Fish & Chip Shop
Lovely fish and chips if you don t fancy cooking and you ve not already been to Aldeburgh or Southwold!
Kwan Thai Restaurant
Great thai in Ipswich very friendly and the food is great.
Trongs
23 St Nicholas StGreat chinese in Ipswich.
Great Indian in Wickham Market. if you re feeling very hungry try their elephant naan!
Bengal Tandoori Restaurant
70 High StGreat Indian in Wickham Market. if you re feeling very hungry try their elephant naan!
The Royal Bengal
6 Quay StGreat indian if you happen to be that way. Friendly staff.
Great indian takeaway that will actually deliver. Get the app, order it in the afternoon and it will be delivered 6pmish that night( that s been our experience, if you use this and that doesn t happen please let me know!)
Indian Ocean
3 Gippingstone RdGreat indian takeaway that will actually deliver. Get the app, order it in the afternoon and it will be delivered 6pmish that night( that s been our experience, if you use this and that doesn t happen please let me know!)
Great dining experience. Lovely italian inspired dishes made with amazing ingredients. No to dogs.
14 lokalkjente anbefaler
Watson and Walpole
3 Church StreetGreat dining experience. Lovely italian inspired dishes made with amazing ingredients. No to dogs.
The White Horse Easton
Great little local. Lovely atmosphere and food.
This lovely cafe is opening in the coach house at Helmingham Hall gardens. Open May to September in line with the opening of the hall. it is dog friendly so you now have a lovely stop inside the deer park before ambling back. Teas, coffees, brunch, toasted sandwiches and afternoon teas available. They have an online booking system to make sure you don t miss out!
Wright's
2 CornhillThis lovely cafe is opening in the coach house at Helmingham Hall gardens. Open May to September in line with the opening of the hall. it is dog friendly so you now have a lovely stop inside the deer park before ambling back. Teas, coffees, brunch, toasted sandwiches and afternoon teas available. They have an online booking system to make sure you don t miss out!
Martha s barn is a lovely cafe which sometimes has evening events. It is in the garden of Otley Hall.
Otley Hall
Martha s barn is a lovely cafe which sometimes has evening events. It is in the garden of Otley Hall.
The Grazing Sheep
15a Key StreetNice little cafe on the Ipswich waterfront. Great open muffins. Lovely coffee.
Lovely location right on the river. ( pair with the walks at Pin mill.)
16 lokalkjente anbefaler
Butt and Oyster Pin Mill
Pinmill RoadLovely location right on the river. ( pair with the walks at Pin mill.)
Animals
Jimmys gård
Pannington Hall LaneLovely widlife park with shops and cafes.
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Mill LaneLots of farm animals and cafe
Lovely setting. Nice selection of farm animals, cafes and play areas.
46 lokalkjente anbefaler
Easton Farm Park
Lovely setting. Nice selection of farm animals, cafes and play areas.
Lovely Zoo. Elephants and big cats. Good selection of animals. Nice enclosures, usual cafes and play areas.
132 lokalkjente anbefaler
Colchester dyrehage
Maldon RoadLovely Zoo. Elephants and big cats. Good selection of animals. Nice enclosures, usual cafes and play areas.
Lovely friendly setting for a zoo. big cats and giraffes. Nice play areas and cafes.
92 lokalkjente anbefaler
Afrika Alive!
Whites LaneLovely friendly setting for a zoo. big cats and giraffes. Nice play areas and cafes.
Local Mum s tell me it is even better than the ones i ve visited!
20 lokalkjente anbefaler
Hollow Trees Farm
A1141Local Mum s tell me it is even better than the ones i ve visited!
Lovely marshes for those who love birds and birdwatching. No dog policy.
146 lokalkjente anbefaler
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneLovely marshes for those who love birds and birdwatching. No dog policy.
RSPB Lackford lakes. To the west of Bury St Edmunds near West Stow. cafes hides and birdwatching. (Dogs are only allowed in certain parts so check.)
Lackford Lakes, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6HT, Storbritannia
RSPB Lackford lakes. To the west of Bury St Edmunds near West Stow. cafes hides and birdwatching. (Dogs are only allowed in certain parts so check.)
Lovely small sanctuary events and displays. Same site as Stonham barns retail park and crazy and footgolf
12 lokalkjente anbefaler
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
Lovely small sanctuary events and displays. Same site as Stonham barns retail park and crazy and footgolf
Food shopping
Lovely little shop with lots of local produce, bread, cakes, meat wine, storecupboard plus a lovely little cafe.
Coddenham Community Shop
School RoadLovely little shop with lots of local produce, bread, cakes, meat wine, storecupboard plus a lovely little cafe.
Lovely little co op stocks a small selection of most things. Car parking out the front. Also a small one in Claydon.
East of England Co-op Foodstore, Debenham
1 Chancery LnLovely little co op stocks a small selection of most things. Car parking out the front. Also a small one in Claydon.
Great quality meat and deli, very helpful and friendly staff. A milk vending machine from Suffolk farmhouse cheeses is available. Other food items also available and alcohol ( Rosie s gin being my favourite!). open Tuesday to Saturday.
Palfrey & Hall
10 High StGreat quality meat and deli, very helpful and friendly staff. A milk vending machine from Suffolk farmhouse cheeses is available. Other food items also available and alcohol ( Rosie s gin being my favourite!). open Tuesday to Saturday.
W A Ward
6 Gracechurch StreetLovely greengrocers. Friendly service.
Great little farm shop. You can purchase vegetables, bread, dairy items. flowers, store cupboard items and wines and spirits. There are trails, walks and a cafe.
19 lokalkjente anbefaler
Alder Carr Farm
Great little farm shop. You can purchase vegetables, bread, dairy items. flowers, store cupboard items and wines and spirits. There are trails, walks and a cafe.
Swiss Farm
Easily accessible, close by, good priced butchers
Great little deli, not too far away. Bread, cakes and much more Welcomes dogs....
The Grundisburgh Dog Delicatessen
Great little deli, not too far away. Bread, cakes and much more Welcomes dogs....
Great farm shop and cafe. Located at the base of the Orwell bridge on the road to Pin Mill or the Shotley vineyard.
46 lokalkjente anbefaler
Suffolk Food Hall
Great farm shop and cafe. Located at the base of the Orwell bridge on the road to Pin Mill or the Shotley vineyard.
Lovely farmshop, cafe, garden with seating, outside trail and goat feeding station.
Hog and Hen farmshop
Debenham rdLovely farmshop, cafe, garden with seating, outside trail and goat feeding station.
Vineyards and distilleries
Wine tours. Group with Pin mill and a visit to the Suffolk Food Hall. All on the Shotley peninsula.
Shotley Vineyard
Wine tours. Group with Pin mill and a visit to the Suffolk Food Hall. All on the Shotley peninsula.
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Wine tours
Shawsgate Vineyard
Badingham RoadWine tours
Wyken Vineyards
Wyken RoadWine tours.
Flint Vineyard
Middle Roadwine tours
Heart Of Suffolk Distillery Ltd
We love Gin and we re very partial to a Rosie s or an Ivy^s
40 minutes from our door is another distillery making fabulous gin ( other items are available!) with tours and tastings.
Suffolk Distillery
40 minutes from our door is another distillery making fabulous gin ( other items are available!) with tours and tastings.
Fishers Gin
Another distillery with tastings and tours in the lovely Aldeburgh.
Beaches
Lovely shingle beach for fresh air and stone or ball throwing. Dogs not allowed May to sept, however they are all year round near the seashell (pay and display parking) between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. We park here then walk south and move onto the path as you get near to the town. Then go buy your fish and chips and walk back!!
25 lokalkjente anbefaler
Aldeburgh Beach
Crag PathLovely shingle beach for fresh air and stone or ball throwing. Dogs not allowed May to sept, however they are all year round near the seashell (pay and display parking) between Aldeburgh and Thorpeness. We park here then walk south and move onto the path as you get near to the town. Then go buy your fish and chips and walk back!!
Lovely boating lake with canoes and rowing. cafe, ice cream and all year round dog beach mostly shingle. There is a car park and street parking.
We love parking at the seashell and then either walking to Thorpeness or the other way to Aldeburgh. Dogs allowed on the beach all year
70 lokalkjente anbefaler
Thorpeness
Lovely boating lake with canoes and rowing. cafe, ice cream and all year round dog beach mostly shingle. There is a car park and street parking.
We love parking at the seashell and then either walking to Thorpeness or the other way to Aldeburgh. Dogs allowed on the beach all year
Dogs allowed all year. My favourite beach Fabulous sandy beach for sand castles. Bit of a walk from the pay and display car park over the dunes, but well worth it! Always people crabbing here. Don t forget your bacon, crab lines and bucket!
32 lokalkjente anbefaler
Walberswick Beach
Dogs allowed all year. My favourite beach Fabulous sandy beach for sand castles. Bit of a walk from the pay and display car park over the dunes, but well worth it! Always people crabbing here. Don t forget your bacon, crab lines and bucket!
A wonderfully wide sandy beach and prom. Some lovely independant shops. A swimming pool and slot machines if the weather turns. Old felixstowe is particularly lovely with its line of beach huts.
16 lokalkjente anbefaler
Felixstowe Beach
A wonderfully wide sandy beach and prom. Some lovely independant shops. A swimming pool and slot machines if the weather turns. Old felixstowe is particularly lovely with its line of beach huts.
Big wide pebble beach where dogs are allowed all year. Car park. Fish and chip shack.
26 lokalkjente anbefaler
Dunwich Beach
Big wide pebble beach where dogs are allowed all year. Car park. Fish and chip shack.
Lovely wide beach.Dogs allowed all year. Pay and display car park with a small shack cafe. Great view of the power station!
11 lokalkjente anbefaler
Sizewell Beach
Lovely wide beach.Dogs allowed all year. Pay and display car park with a small shack cafe. Great view of the power station!
Southwold Pier
North ParadeLovely seaside town. Great beach. Good shops and pubs.
Active activities
Just down the road. small shops, golf activities, paddle boarding and zorbing, cafe and owl sanctuary.
Stonham Barns
Just down the road. small shops, golf activities, paddle boarding and zorbing, cafe and owl sanctuary.
Lovely little pool just down the road can be hired by the hour. see their f4cebook page
Poplar Farm Pool
Lovely little pool just down the road can be hired by the hour. see their f4cebook page
Swim at the Mill
Pool that can be hired by the hour 10 minute drive away.
Crown Pools
Crown StreetSwimming pool in Ipswich. Large swim pool, wave leisure pool and small baby pool.
Iken Canoe
Great family run canoeing hire
Stour Valley Adventure Centre
42 Cross StCanoe hire and rowing boats.
Bounce Ipswich
Bury RoadOn a wet day the kids may love trampolining.
Clip 'n Climb Ipswich
2 The HavensOn a wet day the kids will love this climbing.
Go Ape Thetford
Climbing activity centre an hour away.
BeWILDerwood Norfolk
Smaller children climbing activity.
Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
Great dinosaur park for those who love them.
Pleasurewood Hills
Leisure WayTheme park with rides.
Rendlsham forest centre is on the road to Butley down a long track. Car parkig with pay and display(£4) The wood walks are great following trails looking for wooden animal statues. Lots of great play equipment. Can do longer walks that find ponds and lots of wildlife. Cycle trails.. (Could be linked with a Sutton Hoo visit)
45 lokalkjente anbefaler
Rendlesham-skogen
Rendlsham forest centre is on the road to Butley down a long track. Car parkig with pay and display(£4) The wood walks are great following trails looking for wooden animal statues. Lots of great play equipment. Can do longer walks that find ponds and lots of wildlife. Cycle trails.. (Could be linked with a Sutton Hoo visit)
Charsfield Recreation Ground
Decent play area with parking, big grassy area in the middle.
others