Valerie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Framlingham Castle
Church StreetWell preserved castle set in beautiful surroundings
Eye Castle
35 Castle StOnly 30 minutes drive away. Historic Ipswich. Variety of bars and cafes
26 locals recommend
Ipswich Waterfront
Neptune QuayOnly 30 minutes drive away. Historic Ipswich. Variety of bars and cafes
The Hoppit Wood and Lake
Priory LaneLovely place for a walk. Nature trail. Fishing, permit required
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Hall LaneLovely day put
About 30 minutes drive but this world famous site is a must
6 locals recommend
Sutton Hoo Mound 1 Ship
About 30 minutes drive but this world famous site is a must
Dedham
Beautiful Constable country only a short drive away
Lovely day out and shows what rural East Anglia was like
21 locals recommend
Museum of East Anglian Life
Iliffe WayLovely day out and shows what rural East Anglia was like
Sailing Barge Victor
About 40 minutes drive away. Watch out for the adders in the summer though
146 locals recommend
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneAbout 40 minutes drive away. Watch out for the adders in the summer though
City/town information
Approx 30 minutes drive and well worth a visit. The abbey gardens are a must. Historical place with great shopping and a variety of places to eat
176 locals recommend
Bury St Edmunds
Approx 30 minutes drive and well worth a visit. The abbey gardens are a must. Historical place with great shopping and a variety of places to eat
Great shopping lots of amazing restaurants in one of Britain’s oldest cities. Approx 30 minutes by car
70 locals recommend
Colchester
Great shopping lots of amazing restaurants in one of Britain’s oldest cities. Approx 30 minutes by car
Food scene
Zeera Indian Takeaway
Gracechurch StreetTake away or home delivery
Debenham Fish & Chip Shop
32 High StreetRiver green cafe and deli
Cross GreenLovely freshly cooked food
Shopping
Ruby and the Angel
66A High StUnique little shop with unusual gift ideas
Fantastic farm shop selling locally produced food and gifts, Outdoor seating area serving delicious cakes, tea and coffee. Also friendly Pygmy goats who love being petted
Hog and Hen farmshop
Debenham rdFantastic farm shop selling locally produced food and gifts, Outdoor seating area serving delicious cakes, tea and coffee. Also friendly Pygmy goats who love being petted
Co-op Food
1 Chancery LnConveniently situated also sells a range of locally produced food
Great shopping village Show ground and events. Friendly car boot sale every Sunday
12 locals recommend
Stonham Barns Leisure & Shopping Village
Pettaugh LaneGreat shopping village Show ground and events. Friendly car boot sale every Sunday
Sports
Suffolk Ski Centre
Bourne Hill
Newton Hall Equitation Limited
Hall LaneLessons or hacking in the beautiful Suffolk countryside
Short trip to the world famous centre for horse racing
32 locals recommend
Newmarket Rowley Mile Course
Cambridge RoadShort trip to the world famous centre for horse racing
Suffolk Water Park
Wash Farm Barn
Church RoadPrivate pool to hire in beautiful surroundings
Entertainment
Tony Carter Pottery School
10 Low RoadMake and decorate your own unique teapot to take home
Named after John Peel, the broadcaster. Check their website for upcoming events
6 locals recommend
John Peel Centre for the Creative Arts
Church WalkNamed after John Peel, the broadcaster. Check their website for upcoming events