Suffolk - Historic County

Suffolk - Historic County - England

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Suffolk - Historic County - England Suffolk where the Kings of East Anglia once held court; Its picturesque countryside inspired painters like Constable and Gainsborough to great works of art. A rich wool heritage resulted in many fine medieval market towns with half-timbered houses and quintessential English villages. The Suffolk Heritage Coast has great contrasts from the busy seaside resorts of Lowestoft and Felixstowe to the wilder beauty of the estuaries and marshes. Oulton Broad one of the finest stretches of inland water and forms the southern gateway to the Broads National Park, a haven for watersports and wildlife lovers. Home of British horseracing at Newmarket. The village of Thorpeness created in the early 1900s as a model seaside village. Flatford the location for one of Constable's most famous paintings and now a major tourist attraction. International port of Felixstowe. 50 miles of seashore, much of it protected by the National Trust.
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Musical Suffolk in June Founded in 1948 by Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Eric Crozier, the Aldeburgh Festival takes place for a number of weeks in the middle of June each year. Encompasing classical and contemporary music, opera and the visual arts. Attracting artists and audiences to Suffolk from all over the world. Although Britten’s own music always features, the Festival has continually nurtured new composers and musicians.		Birdwatching for Beginners At the mouth of the Minsmere River is an RSPB Nature Reserve. RSPB Minsmere lies on the Suffolk coast between Southwold and Aldeburgh just below Dunwich Cliffs. The reserve has 1,500 acres, made up of reedbeds, artificial lagoons and islands, heath and woodlands, several observation hides including one on the beach. Minsmere is a superb place to enjoy a day out, whether you are a birdwatcher or simply want a country walk with the family. There are events throughout the year such as Birdwatching for Beginners, Discovering Minsmere and hands on activities likes 'Nests and Nestboxes'. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded and about 100 species breed here each year. You can hire binoculars from the visitor’s centre to see the birds up close and for families with children, can borrow an Explorer backpack. The RSPB has worked hard to make the reserve not just great for birds, but also for visitors. It has a large visitor centre with tearoom, shop and toilets.
Walking Angles Way Great Eastern Pingo Trail Icknield Way Peddars Way	Locations Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB Dunwich Heath Fritton Lake Thornham Walks	Events Aldeburgh Festival Bury St. Edmunds Festival Halesworth Arts Festival Maritime Woodbridge	Snippets Sorry - we don't currently have any articles on this subject for this area.