Ann’s guidebook
Food scene
This is our local pub and is walking distance of approx 10 minutes. The Shepherd & Dog is a traditional village pub in Hollesley offering fine ales and superb food in a relaxed and friendly environment. Just a few miles from Shingle street beach and Rendlesham forest.
Shepherd and Dog
The StreetThis is our local pub and is walking distance of approx 10 minutes. The Shepherd & Dog is a traditional village pub in Hollesley offering fine ales and superb food in a relaxed and friendly environment. Just a few miles from Shingle street beach and Rendlesham forest.
10 minutes away in a car. The Ramsholt Arms is a popular riverside pub and dining room, situated on the banks of the river Deben. The pub was reopened in June 2013 by the same family behind the Michelin recommended Ufford Crown just fifteen minutes down the road. Being the only south facing pub on the river, the Ramsholt Arms enjoys beautiful sunsets and is popular in the summer with holidaymakers, families and sailors who make the most of the sun soaked terrace, neighbouring beach and crab fishing jetty.
32 locals recommend
Ramsholt Arms
Dock Road10 minutes away in a car. The Ramsholt Arms is a popular riverside pub and dining room, situated on the banks of the river Deben. The pub was reopened in June 2013 by the same family behind the Michelin recommended Ufford Crown just fifteen minutes down the road. Being the only south facing pub on the river, the Ramsholt Arms enjoys beautiful sunsets and is popular in the summer with holidaymakers, families and sailors who make the most of the sun soaked terrace, neighbouring beach and crab fishing jetty.
The Plough Sutton
Main RoadAnother pub close by with a good reputation for food and drinks
The Alderton Swan
The StreetThis pub is close by as well only about 6 minutes away in a car.
We visit here often because the food and atmosphere is just great. And just across the road is a wonderful walk that goes right to Woodbridge
The Wilford Bridge
Wilford Bridge RoadWe visit here often because the food and atmosphere is just great. And just across the road is a wonderful walk that goes right to Woodbridge
There's always a queue at this renowned Aldeburgh chippy, and no wonder: the fish is fresh and fried in the lightest of batter while the chips are crisp and hot and to die for, fried in beef dripping just as they should be; indeed no less than the Guardian and Times have referred to this place as just maybe 'the best fish and chip shop in the world'
49 locals recommend
Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop
226 High StThere's always a queue at this renowned Aldeburgh chippy, and no wonder: the fish is fresh and fried in the lightest of batter while the chips are crisp and hot and to die for, fried in beef dripping just as they should be; indeed no less than the Guardian and Times have referred to this place as just maybe 'the best fish and chip shop in the world'
This is a lovely pub right next to the water and we think the food is great. We went there on my Birthday. It is about 1/2 hour away but well worth it. Plenty of seats inside and out. May be best to phone and book a table.
18 locals recommend
Maybush Inn
Cliff RoadThis is a lovely pub right next to the water and we think the food is great. We went there on my Birthday. It is about 1/2 hour away but well worth it. Plenty of seats inside and out. May be best to phone and book a table.
Neighbourhoods
Woodbridge Town Square
This is a very quaint old fashioned town with plenty of shops and cafes/pubs
The Tide Mill is just a little gem in Woodbridge with a wonderful walk right next door along the River Deben. Also has a few cafe's for you to stop at
Tide Mill Way
Tide Mill WayThe Tide Mill is just a little gem in Woodbridge with a wonderful walk right next door along the River Deben. Also has a few cafe's for you to stop at
City/town information
Woodbridge has so much to offer from shops to cafe's and pubs to walks along the River Deben right next to the Tide Mill.
131 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Woodbridge has so much to offer from shops to cafe's and pubs to walks along the River Deben right next to the Tide Mill.
Framlingham well known for the Castle and a certain singer. Another fantastic place to visit
78 locals recommend
Framlingham
Framlingham well known for the Castle and a certain singer. Another fantastic place to visit
Sightseeing
Sutton Hoo is only 10 minutes away. Walk around the Royal Burial Ground and enjoy vistas from the 17-metre viewing tower to discover the history of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions, find out about the archaeological work that took place here in Tranmer House, the former home of Edith Pretty, and visit the High Hall exhibition to see replica and original objects.
130 locals recommend
National Trust - Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo is only 10 minutes away. Walk around the Royal Burial Ground and enjoy vistas from the 17-metre viewing tower to discover the history of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions, find out about the archaeological work that took place here in Tranmer House, the former home of Edith Pretty, and visit the High Hall exhibition to see replica and original objects.
Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk. The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, which Henry II also developed here.
50 locals recommend
Orford Castle
Castle HillDiscover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps, at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk. The unique polygonal tower keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port, which Henry II also developed here.
Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just six miles from Aldeburgh. Our beautiful heritage site, with its converted Victorian buildings, is home to independent shops and galleries, wonderful places to eat, and several performance venues – including the world-famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
215 locals recommend
Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just six miles from Aldeburgh. Our beautiful heritage site, with its converted Victorian buildings, is home to independent shops and galleries, wonderful places to eat, and several performance venues – including the world-famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall.
Aldeburgh is world-renowned thanks to its connection with Benjamin Britten, the founder of the Aldeburgh Festival, which takes place in June every year. Pastel-coloured 19th Century holiday villas line the promenade and to the east, the pebble beach with fisherman’s huts selling the daily catch.
205 locals recommend
Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is world-renowned thanks to its connection with Benjamin Britten, the founder of the Aldeburgh Festival, which takes place in June every year. Pastel-coloured 19th Century holiday villas line the promenade and to the east, the pebble beach with fisherman’s huts selling the daily catch.
The Suffolk Punch Trust is in the village. 2010 After several years restoration work and the construction of a purpose built Visitors' Centre, The Suffolk Punch Trust opened to the public. It celebrates the history of the farm, its horses and rural Suffolk life and puts The Suffolk Punch Trust - Colony Stud firmly on the tourist map as a visitor attraction.
16 locals recommend
The Suffolk Punch Trust
Woodbridge WalkThe Suffolk Punch Trust is in the village. 2010 After several years restoration work and the construction of a purpose built Visitors' Centre, The Suffolk Punch Trust opened to the public. It celebrates the history of the farm, its horses and rural Suffolk life and puts The Suffolk Punch Trust - Colony Stud firmly on the tourist map as a visitor attraction.