Guidebook for Sternfield
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly Gastro-pub - cosy in winter and lovely courtyard in summer. Modern british locally sourced and seasonal food. Good wine list too. Family-friendly
17 locals recommend
Plough and Sail Snape
Friendly Gastro-pub - cosy in winter and lovely courtyard in summer. Modern british locally sourced and seasonal food. Good wine list too. Family-friendly
Good family-friendly pub in the centre of Thorpeness with huge garden. Great spot to eat after working up an appetite boating on the Meare!
17 locals recommend
Dolphin Inn
Good family-friendly pub in the centre of Thorpeness with huge garden. Great spot to eat after working up an appetite boating on the Meare!
Lovely location next to 12 century Orford Castle, owned by TV's 'Hotel Inspector' Ruth Watson - a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and perfect for a long lazy lunch or dinner.
12 locals recommend
The Crown and Castle
Market HillLovely location next to 12 century Orford Castle, owned by TV's 'Hotel Inspector' Ruth Watson - a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and perfect for a long lazy lunch or dinner.
Everything Else
Amazing cafe attached to lovely plant nursery with a lovely small gift shop. Recently reviewed by Tracey Macleod and favourably compared to Michelin starred restaurants. Booking essential
16 locals recommend
Darsham Nurseries, Shop & Café
Main RoadAmazing cafe attached to lovely plant nursery with a lovely small gift shop. Recently reviewed by Tracey Macleod and favourably compared to Michelin starred restaurants. Booking essential
Artisan bakery to die for. Great cafe next to the main bakery in Orford. Also at Snape Maltings Food Hall. Death by croissants...
39 locals recommend
Pump Street Bakery
1 Pump StArtisan bakery to die for. Great cafe next to the main bakery in Orford. Also at Snape Maltings Food Hall. Death by croissants...
Orford Castle
Castle Hill12th Century Castle - climb the tower and explore the dugeons...
Enormous boating lake inpsired by JM Barrie's Peter Pan with islands to stop at and explore or picnic on - stop at Wendy's house or Pirate's Cove. Rowing boats, Kayaks and canoes all for hire
44 locals recommend
Thorpeness Meare
Enormous boating lake inpsired by JM Barrie's Peter Pan with islands to stop at and explore or picnic on - stop at Wendy's house or Pirate's Cove. Rowing boats, Kayaks and canoes all for hire
Horse-riding lessons for young and old alike. Explore the beautiful countryside on horseback, seal-spotting along the estuary, or hacking out into Tunstall Forest. Really friendly and relaxed.
Iken Barns
Horse-riding lessons for young and old alike. Explore the beautiful countryside on horseback, seal-spotting along the estuary, or hacking out into Tunstall Forest. Really friendly and relaxed.
Food Scene
An Aldeburgh institution serving great modern british food. Lots of fresh seafood, Norfolk Gressingham Duck. Pre-cinema/theatre menus.
30 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
77 High StAn Aldeburgh institution serving great modern british food. Lots of fresh seafood, Norfolk Gressingham Duck. Pre-cinema/theatre menus.
Award-winning fish and chips - best enjoyed in the open air on the beach. Delicious!
49 locals recommend
Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop
226 High StAward-winning fish and chips - best enjoyed in the open air on the beach. Delicious!
Essentials
A one-stop farm shop selling everything from fresh local produce, butcher selling local meats, home-cooked meals, cheeses, fish, home baked cakes, wine, beer plus a selection of everyday essentials
27 locals recommend
Friday Street Car Boot Sale
A one-stop farm shop selling everything from fresh local produce, butcher selling local meats, home-cooked meals, cheeses, fish, home baked cakes, wine, beer plus a selection of everyday essentials
Good sized supermarket with plenty of parking just a mile away in Saxmundham
28 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners Saxmundham
Church HillGood sized supermarket with plenty of parking just a mile away in Saxmundham
Sightseeing
Beautiful nature reserve encompassing woodland, wetland and coastal scenery. Stunning just for a walk, or go bird-watching, take the kids to the woodland adventure zone, have lunch in the cafe...
146 locals recommend
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneBeautiful nature reserve encompassing woodland, wetland and coastal scenery. Stunning just for a walk, or go bird-watching, take the kids to the woodland adventure zone, have lunch in the cafe...
Picture perfect village (nicknamed Notting Hill on Sea, but don't be put off!) Fantastic beach, gorgeous marshland walks, soft sand dunes, go crabbing in the creek or catch tiny ferryboat to Southwold
99 locals recommend
Walberswick
Picture perfect village (nicknamed Notting Hill on Sea, but don't be put off!) Fantastic beach, gorgeous marshland walks, soft sand dunes, go crabbing in the creek or catch tiny ferryboat to Southwold
Beautiful Seaside town with perhaps the nicest pier in the country. Lovely white sandy beaches with lots of dunes. Lovely independent shops and restaurants. Hire a beach hut for the day/summer.
287 locals recommend
Southwold
Beautiful Seaside town with perhaps the nicest pier in the country. Lovely white sandy beaches with lots of dunes. Lovely independent shops and restaurants. Hire a beach hut for the day/summer.
Huge 12th century castle (English Heritage), once home to Mary Tudor, set in stunning surrounding and pretty market town.
145 locals recommend
Framlingham Castle
Church StreetHuge 12th century castle (English Heritage), once home to Mary Tudor, set in stunning surrounding and pretty market town.
Arts & Culture
Home to world famous Aldeburgh Music concert hall but also a host of fantastic independent shops, art gallery, cafe, gastro pub, farmers market and vintage market. Walk over to Iken or take boat trip
215 locals recommend
Snape Maltings
Home to world famous Aldeburgh Music concert hall but also a host of fantastic independent shops, art gallery, cafe, gastro pub, farmers market and vintage market. Walk over to Iken or take boat trip