Things to do in Suffolk

Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, visit a working livestock farm that specialises in native breeds that were once common but are now very rare.  

Baylham House Baylham House Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, IP6 8LG

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IWM Duxford served as a base for many of the Spitfire and Hurricane pilots during the Second World War. Take the chance to see aircraft take off from this historic runway.

IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge, CB22 4QR

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Cruise along the river Stour in canoe, kayak or paddle board.

The Sudbury Boathouse, 42 Cross St, Sudbury, CO10 2BL

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Walk the alpacas at Hilly Ridge, a wonderful experience for any animal lover

Farm Clay Hill Ln, Wattisham, Ipswich IP7 7JS

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Take a golf class at the ‘UK’s Best Golf School’ as rated by Today’s Golfer Magazine

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa Keepers Lane, Leavenheath, Colchester, CO6 4PZ

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A charming small theater in a Grade II listed building

Quay House, 6 Quay Ln, Sudbury, CO10 2AN

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The 60-acre site is host to go-karting, motocross, battlefield live, archery and many other exciting activities.

WildTracks Offroad, Activity Park, Chippenham Road, Kennett, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7QJ

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Exhibitions in the museum tell the story of the town, and of the people who once called Clare their home.

26 High Street, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NY

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35 well-maintained swims spread across three highly stocked lakes. All just a short hop from your car. And each limited to just a handful of anglers.

Rum Bridge Fisheries & Glamping, Stoke Road, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8HG

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Clare Priory is one of the oldest religious houses in England; situated in the shadows of Clare Castle on the banks of the River Stour, Suffolk.

Clare Priory, Ashen Road, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NX

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Visit Suffolk’s Castle on the Hill to explore the towering walls and where Mary Tudor was proclaimed Queen of England.

Church St, Framlingham, Woodbridge IP13 9BP

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A beautiful setting for wine tasting & vineyard tours.

Hartest, Bury St Edmonds IP29 4EX

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Archery, Axe throwing, and Airguns, a day of competitive fun await at White Dragon Activity Centre.

White Dragon Activity Centre, Bures, Colchester, CO8 5DJ.

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Visit a nationally recognised ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)’ with over 90sq km to explore.

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An extensive display of Sudbury's history from ancient times to the present day.

Town Hall, Sudbury CO10 2EA

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Newmarket is synonymous with horse racing. Immerse yourself in the world of horse racing with museums, galleries, and the chance to meet former racehorses.

Palace St, Newmarket CB8 8EP

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Thetford Priory was one of the most important monasteries in East Anglia, visit the remains of this incredible 12th-century structure.

Water Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1BB

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Discover the UK's largest manmade lowland forest at High Lodge

Thetford Forest, High Lodge, Brandon IP27 0AF

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A fascinating mosaic of ancient woodland alongside fen meadow and regenerating woodland.

Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale Nature Reserve, Bures, CO8 5B

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Discover the riches within this unique country park.

Malting Lane, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NW

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The six hectare park is on the site of a former Benedictine Abbey, once a power house of medieval England.

22 Mustow St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1XL

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The Food Museum has 75 acres of Suffolk countryside, 40,000 objects and 17 buildings for you to explore, plus activities every day.

The Food Museum Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL

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To this day, The National Stud remains the only commercial Stud farm in the UK allowing individuals, small groups and large parties the chance to see behind the scenes

The National Stud, Newmarket, CB8 0XE, United Kingdom

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An eclectic home, with stories of naval exploits and Beatrix Potter set in picturesque gardens.

Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9AA

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Thetford Go Ape is home to the very first Go Ape. Situated in the stunning Thetford Forest, you're guaranteed a thrilling outdoor activity.

Go Ape Thetford, High Lodge Forest Centre, Brandon IP27 0AF

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Sudbury's renowned water meadows are perhaps the jewel in the town's crown.

Sudbury Water Meadows, Melford Road, Sudbury, CO10 1JT

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Thomas Gainsborough was one of the most famous portrait and landscape painters of 18th century Britain.

Gainsborough's House, 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU

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Kentwell Hall is Suffolk’s hidden gem and one of England’s finest Tudor houses

Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk, CO10 9BA

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Come explore the only railway museum in Suffolk, where you’ll get to learn, play and have a different day out with the family.

Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW

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Since 1986 Nethergate Brewery has become one of Suffolk’s premier drinks producers.

Nethergate Brewery & Distillery, Rodbridge Corner, Long Melford, CO10 9HJ

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This wonderful interpretive trail has been inspired by the ancient saga of Beowulf and Grendel.

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow Suffolk, IP28 6HG

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The story of the Suffolk Regiment from its foundation in 1685.

The Suffolk Regiment Museum, The Keep, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3RN

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Museum since 1899, in a medieval building, charting the town's early history & hosting events.

Moyse’s Hall Museum Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1DX

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An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE

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For more than 200 years, Greene King has been brewing quality cask ales at the Westgate Brewery in Bury St Edmunds.

Greene King, Westgate Brewery, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QT

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