| If you have ever been to the county of Suffolk | | | | outdoor furniture, kitchenware and interiors. Please |
| before, you will know that the reasons why | | | | click on the link for more information on both of |
| everyone should visit Suffolk are many and varied. In | | | | these lovely shops - and find that special gift for a |
| fact, if you have visited Suffolk before, you are | | | | certain someone today! |
| bound to return time and time again. | | | | Similarly, Kitty's Homestore, Framlingham stocks a full |
| Suffolk is a top tourist attraction to those holidaying | | | | range of gifts that can be used to pamper yourself |
| within the UK and also visiting from abroad, and is | | | | or others! Here are some of the delights to tempt |
| famous for its historical towns & villages; areas | | | | you: linum cushions and table linen, LSA glassware, |
| of outstanding natural beauty and RSPB Reserves; its | | | | Kenneth Turner candles, contemporary jewellery, and |
| culture including events such as festivals, concerts | | | | garden furniture. |
| & art exhibitions; plus its wonderful array of | | | | If you are a foodie you will definitely have a taste |
| shops, traditional pubs & inns, first-class hotels, | | | | for all of the delicious fare on offer at The Suffolk |
| and much more besides! So, if you haven't visited | | | | Food Hall, Ipswich. |
| Suffolk already, here are the reasons why you | | | | Those of you with an appetite for the hot 'n' spicy |
| should! | | | | will want to visit The Chilli Company, Stowmarket, |
| Travelling to Suffolk | | | | which includes a Chilli Farm, a Mexican Restaurant, a |
| Suffolk is in East Anglia, and borders Norfolk to the | | | | Chilli Shop, a Chilli Nursery and an outdoor Tapas |
| north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the | | | | & BBQ Restaurant, and also Rafi's Spicebox, |
| south. To the east is the sea so Suffolk offers the | | | | Sudbury, offering their unique 'Curry Pack' - a blend |
| best of all worlds - a rural escape as well as lots of | | | | of spices and ingredients prepared whilst you wait. |
| coastal resorts with huge amounts to offer. Yet | | | | If you have a serious interest in food then you must |
| we're only an hour away from London on the train | | | | book yourself onto one of the Field to Fork days |
| and offer easy access from Essex, Cambridge, | | | | with Food Safari, Woodbridge. Here you go |
| Norfolk and Bedfordshire - so you can be in another | | | | behind-the-scenes at some of Suffolk's best food |
| world very quickly. | | | | and drink producers. Workshops combine farm walks, |
| When travelling from London, visitors may choose | | | | wild food forays or fishing trips with hands-on |
| between driving, taking the train or travelling by | | | | butchery or cookery demonstrations; and always |
| coach. There are a number of on-going deals available | | | | wrapped up with a gourmet feast! |
| to cut down on costs when travelling by train or | | | | For the green-fingered there is Harvey's Garden |
| coach - especially during school holidays. | | | | Plants, Bury St Edmunds, and for art-lovers there are |
| Suffolk Weather | | | | the two wonderful art galleries in Long Melford: The |
| Suffolk enjoys sunny days and dry skies throughout | | | | Lime Tree Gallery and The Jessica Muir Gallery. Please |
| the summer, and enjoys two more hours of sunshine | | | | continue reading to learn more about Suffolk Art |
| each week than the national average. | | | | Galleries. |
| You can expect to get a tan when holidaying in | | | | Suffolk Events |
| Suffolk this year - and how you could've had one | | | | There is always something happening in Suffolk to |
| from us last year if you'd been here even though the | | | | suit all tastes, all ages, all weather - and all bugets! |
| rest of the UK was wet, wet, wet! | | | | Suffolk Festivals |
| Even if you do experience wet weather in Suffolk, | | | | Suffolk Festivals are extremely popular, and offer a |
| there are still a great many Rainy Day Activities to | | | | wide choice of interest including Latitude Music |
| keep the whole family entertained! | | | | Festival in July, High Tide Arts Festival in May, |
| Of course, where there is sunshine, sunrises & | | | | Aldeburgh Music Prom and too many more to |
| sunsets naturally follow. Suffolk is full of awe-inspiring | | | | mention! |
| views, and these are at their most potent during the | | | | For fans of music and the arts check out the |
| hours of sunrise and sunset. So whether you are 'up | | | | Aldeburgh Festival, choose from a wonderful |
| with the birds' or a 'night owl' type, a glance towards | | | | selection of theatre productions, debates, talks, and |
| the skyline is a treat not to be missed! | | | | films at the HighTide Festival, experience the |
| Suffolk Towns & Villages | | | | comedic, musical & literary wonders of both the |
| Suffolk encompasses of a huge variety of towns | | | | Latitude Festival and the Ip-Art Festival, treat |
| and villages, ranging from the metropolitan to the | | | | yourself to something scrumptious at the Aldeburgh |
| rustic. | | | | Food & Drink Festival, or take in some |
| Ipswich is Suffolk's county town and has all the | | | | fascinating talks and classes at the Lavenham Literary |
| facilities one would expect from a modern town, yet | | | | Festival. |
| a glance up over the shop fronts towards the | | | | Suffolk Music Concerts |
| architecture above reveals that Ipswich still maintains | | | | Suffolk has a thriving music scene, offering gigs |
| its sense of history, character and charm. | | | | & concerts accross the county. |
| Suffolk towns & villages do not forget their | | | | There is always an impressive classical music concert |
| past, as you will discover when you visit the | | | | happening at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall in |
| preserved medieval villages of Lavenham and Bury St | | | | association with Aldeburgh Music. |
| Edmunds; Britain's 7th most desirable village, Long | | | | Suffolk Art Galleries & Exhibitions |
| Melford; beautiful areas of the Suffolk coast such as | | | | With such beautiful scenery at every glance, it is no |
| Lowestoft, Southwold and Aldeburgh; home of horse | | | | wonder that Suffolk has inspired many artists to get |
| racing, Newmarket; the delightfully quaint | | | | creative! |
| Stoke-by-Nayland; and relaxed & peaceful | | | | Constable painted his famous Flatford Mill here, and |
| Orford. | | | | Gainsborough was also a Suffolk born artist. |
| Suffolk Hotels and Accommodation | | | | There are a great many Art Galleries in Suffolk with |
| Within the marvellous towns and villages visitors will | | | | many techniques and types of exhibitions happening |
| find an exhaustive selection of accommodation | | | | all the time. Galleries are the perfect place to learn |
| options to choose from, including hotels, bed & | | | | about new artists, buy works, or enjoy the latest |
| breakfasts, cottages and other self-catering | | | | exhibitions, talks and classes. |
| accommodation, and campsites. | | | | If you are interested in trying your hand at an artistic |
| Suffolk Hotels make your stay as easy and relaxing | | | | endeavour, Deborah Ardizzone, Yoxford runs |
| as possible, and come in all shapes, designs and sizes! | | | | weekend painting classes from her studio and all |
| Hotels in Suffolk range from the stunningly grand | | | | levels of experience are welcome. |
| Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich to the spectacular | | | | Suffolk Attractions & Activities - Things To Do |
| & modern Thorpeness Hotel, Apartments and | | | | Suffolk is packed to the brim with fun Days Out and |
| Golf Club, Thorpeness nr Aldeburgh, and from the | | | | Things To Do - whether this be adult excursions or |
| coastal Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh to the historical | | | | Family Days Out with the Kids - activities range from |
| Crown & Castle, Orford - and, of course, there | | | | the relaxing to the exciting, and cover everything in |
| is every type of hotel imaginable in between! | | | | between! |
| Eating Out in Suffolk | | | | A visit to Jimmy's Farm, Ipswich makes for a |
| You will certainly never go hungry in Suffolk! With the | | | | wonderful family day out. Kids can go on the Farm |
| huge variety of inns, pubs, cafes, and restaurants, | | | | and Nature Trail and learn all about farming, |
| you will be spolit for choice when deciding where to | | | | pig-keeping and nature, let off some steam in the |
| dine. There is somehwere to eat out in Suffolk to | | | | Adventure Playground, which is suitable for both |
| suit all occasions, tastes & budgets. | | | | toddlers and older children alike. For the parents there |
| Suffolk Inns & Pubs | | | | is the Farmer's Market and the Garden Shop, which |
| For light snacks, lunches, and traditional, home-cooked | | | | sells an extensive range of farmers' goodies. |
| fare that is locally sourced, Suffolk Inns are ideal - | | | | Another excellent farm for the whole family to visit is |
| and, of course, there is always Real Ales and a good | | | | Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Ipswich. Here you |
| selection of wines to wash it all down with! Relaxing | | | | can spend a relaxing day in the country by a lovely |
| with a drink in the garden area is bliss, and there is | | | | river, and enjoy feeding the friendly and rare animals. |
| always a friendly and relaxed atmosphere inside. | | | | If you are a an adventurous, thrill-seeking family, then |
| You could try The Angel Inn, Wangford, where you | | | | a day trip to any of the following is sure to get your |
| will often find live entertainment such as music and | | | | pulse racing: |
| quiz nights; The Westleton Crown, Westleton, with | | | | Anglia Indoor Karting, Ipswich has an indoor karting |
| its roaring log fires; The Olde Bull Inn Hotel, Bury St | | | | race complex that has to be experienced to be |
| Edmunds, where you will find AA Rosette-awarded A | | | | believed, and for children there is a great Kubz track |
| La Carte cuisine; The George and Dragon, Long | | | | using battery-powered karts that is suitable for 5-7 |
| Melford, where you will find a bar as popular with the | | | | year-olds. |
| locals as it is with visitors; The Ship Inn, Woodbridge, | | | | If you fancy experiencing the excitement of off-road |
| where you will find a whole range of country | | | | driving, a trip to Suffolk Moto Park, Ipswich will not |
| favourites written on the menu blackboards; The | | | | disappoint. Here you can try your hand at 4x4 |
| Moon and Mushroom Inn, Ipswich, an award-winning | | | | driving, quad riding, dirt karts and clay pigeon |
| 16th Century inn; The Jolly Sailor, Orford that | | | | shooting, plus there are junior quads for 9-16 |
| contains a pub, restaurant, inn & art gallery all | | | | year-olds. |
| under one roof; The George, Cavendish, a | | | | Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft is |
| refurbished 600-year-old timber framed building on | | | | Suffolk's biggest theme park and is packed full of |
| the much photographed village Green; or The Griffin | | | | exciting rides such as 'Wipeout', an extremely tall and |
| Inn, Yoxford, a medieval Suffolk Inn with live folk | | | | fast rollercoaster, and 'Wave Breaker', the ultimate in |
| music every 3rd Saturday of the month! | | | | white water adventure - just be prepared to get |
| The majority of Suffolk Inns also offer | | | | wet! |
| accommodation. | | | | One extreme sport that is suitable for the whole |
| Suffolk Restaurants | | | | family can be found at Fulton's Shooting, Worlington. |
| Whether you are seeking to please all the family at | | | | Fulton's offer clay target shooting that is suitable for |
| dinner-time, a quiet supper, or a romantic meal for | | | | all ages and all levels of experience, including those |
| two, Suffolk Restaurants will cater for your every | | | | who have never tried it before - what are you |
| need. | | | | waiting for?! |
| There is an excellent - and varied! - choice of | | | | What could be more fun than a summer day spent |
| restaurants in Suffolk, including Cafe Marsala, Long | | | | at the seaside? Mannings Amusement Park, |
| Melford, serving the best of Indian and Italian cuisine; | | | | Felixstowe is a traditional seaside amusement park |
| Lindsay House Restaurant, Eye, a family-run | | | | with childrens rides, penny pushers, video games, |
| restaurant offering an ever-chainging menu of | | | | casino areas, crazy golf, plus a selection of bars and |
| seasonal produce; Mariners Restaurant, Ipswich, a | | | | cafes. |
| French Brasserie on a moored 110-year-old Dutch | | | | Another great day out if you love to be beside the |
| boat; La Tasca Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Bury | | | | seaside (beside the sea) is Southwold Pier. Here you |
| St Edmunds, serving over 30 tapas & paella | | | | will find an arcade featuring handbuilt, old fashioned |
| dishes in a a unique and genuine environment; The | | | | machines, a gift shop, a beach shop, a life-style store |
| Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant, Orford, where | | | | and a children's shop. There is plenty here to keep |
| diners cruise down the calm waters of the rivers | | | | the whole family entertained, come rain or shine! |
| Alde and Ore; and Maison Bleue Restaurant, Bury St | | | | There is always something to learn - especially about |
| Edmunds, a fine dining restaurant serving the best | | | | the history of Suffolk's wonderful towns - on a day |
| French cuisine. | | | | trip to one of Suffolk's Museums. |
| Shopping in Suffolk | | | | One museum that is definitely worth a visit is The |
| As well as all the leading names yoou would expect | | | | Amber Shop & Museum, Southwold. As the |
| to find on any modern-day High Street, Suffolk has a | | | | name suggests, here you will fnd everything to do |
| marvellous selection of interesting independent shops, | | | | with amber, including an exhibition detailing the history |
| selling rare and unusual, and often handmade, items | | | | of this precious stone and featuring examples such |
| that you won't find anywhere else. | | | | as sculptures. There is also a fantastic gift shop |
| For example, The Cuckoo Flower, Long Melford sells | | | | where visitors can pick up a beautiful piece of amber |
| a fantastic collection of items that would make a | | | | jewellery. |
| perfect gift for just about anyone you know, | | | | We hope this article has given you reason enough to |
| whatever their age, gender or interests. There is also | | | | come and visit Suffolk for yourself, and we look |
| The Cuckoo Flower At Home, also in Long Melford, | | | | forward to seeing you soon! |
| selling a wide range of contemporary indoor & | | | | |