A fine C16 red brick moated mansion, the seat of the Clopton family for about 300 years. (1308-1618). A will dated 1563 records the house as new at that time. It stands in a park of 130 acres at the end of an avenue of limes, nearly 1 mile long, planted in 1678 by Sir […]
Dunwich Heath
Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature. A rare and precious habitat, the Heath is home to special species such as the Dartford warbler, nightjar, woodlark, ant-lion, adders and much more. Quiet and serene, wild and dramatic, this is […]
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park
‘Best Visitor Experience’ award Winner in the 2009 Tourism in Suffolk Awards. From adrenalin-fuelled white-knuckle thrill rides and coasters like Enigma, Wizzy Dizzy and Thunder Struck to white-water family favourites that are guaranteed to ‘cool you off’ including Timber Falls and the Wave Breaker. There’s even a great selection of fun rides for the smallest […]
Needham Lake
Needham Lake is a popular countryside attraction centred round a flooded gravel pit alongside the River Gipping close to Needham Market. The park also contains the restored Bosmere Lock of the Gipping Navigation Canal from Stowmarket to Ipswich. The Lake is home for a variety of wildlife with numerous well-fed ducks around the car park. […]
Snape Maltings
The Aldeburgh Festival, along with a year round programme of arts events, are housed in and around The Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Wide range of shops and galleries. Birdwatching. The River Alde at the Maltings is a haven for birdlife, RSPB at the Wildlife Information Centre on the quay at the Maltings. Walks along the […]