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, forms the southern gateway to the Broads National Park, a haven for watersports and wildlife lovers.
  • Visit the village of Thorpeness created in the early 1900s as a model seaside village.
  • Explore the international port of Felixstowe.
  • Suffolk has fifity miles of seashore, much of it protected by the National Trust.
  • Flatford was the location for one of Constable's most famous paintings and is now a major tourist attraction.
  • Newmarket is the home of British horseracing.
Selected Attractions in Suffolk - See More
HMS Ganges Muse... The Museum now houses memorabilia from the old shore establishment including the ship's honours board and clocks. The Museum is also home to a very large collection of photographs and original documents relating to life at Shotley Felixstowe Muse...14 rooms of artefacts and memorabilia from Roman finds, the Martello Towers and experimental seaplane base, through two world wars, the development of the container port, and themed exhibitions on topical events and anniversaries. East Anglia Tra...Here at Carlton Colville you will find a museum unique to the last detail, for this is the only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport. Christchurch Ma...Christchurch Mansion has been at the heart of Ipswich for over 400 years. This Tudor home is the jewel in then crown of Ipswich's historic past. On display are stunning fine and decorative art works including the largest public collection of paintings
Suffolk Holiday Suggestions & Ideas
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 music, opera, contemporary 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.		 Stay At Framlingham
Stay at Framlingham And: explore a magnificent 12th century castle and a museum that details all aspects of the life of local people. Walk the Town Trail, a circular walk marked by metal plaques inthe pavement. Do a spot of wine tsting at Shawsgate, one of East Anglia’s oldest commercial vineyards producing a range of white, red and rosé wines. Climb the wooden stairs of Saxtead Green Post Mill and marvel at the fascinating mill machinery. Enjoy the award winning Easton Farm Park with its pony rides, egg collecting, barrel train rides, pig racing aqnd monthly Farmers Market. Framlingham is 12 miles from the Suffolk Coast and has a good range of shops, pubs an places to eat. Framlingham hosts a wide range of events during the summer months and English heritage run a series of weekend events at the Castle.
Walking Walking in Suffolk
Icknield Way
Great Eastern Pingo Trail
Peddars Way		 Locations Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB
High Lodge Forest Centre
Alton Water
Thornham Walks		 Events Aldeburgh Festival
Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival
Aldeburgh Literary Festival
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