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Rougham Sunflowers and Pumpkins
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Rougham Sunflowers and Pumpkins

Rougham

Rougham Sunflowers and Pumpkins offers seasonal pick-your-own days out at Rougham, Suffolk, with free admission and free parking on site.

Benacre National Nature Reserve
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Benacre National Nature Reserve

SouthwoldFREE

Benacre National Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve in Suffolk, with lagoons, diverse flora, and a reputation for migratory bird species.

Walpole Old Chapel

Walpole Old Chapel

Halesworth

Walpole Old Chapel is a remarkable heritage site near Halesworth, Suffolk, that looks like an ordinary farmhouse from the outside but conceals one of East Anglia's most intriguing interiors.

Landguard Fort
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Landguard Fort

Felixstowe££

Landguard Fort heritage site in Felixstowe, Suffolk offers 300 years of military history, museums, and coastal views. Open seasonally with guided tours.

Cornard Leisure Centre
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Cornard Leisure Centre

Great Cornard

Cornard Leisure Centre's Gainsborough Coffee House is a café in Great Cornard, Suffolk, open seven days a week for drinks and catch-ups.

Stowmarket Market

Stowmarket Market

Stowmarket

Stowmarket's twice-weekly street market trades in the Market Place every Thursday and Saturday, under a charter granted in 1347.

Lowestoft Watersports

Lowestoft Watersports

Lowestoft

Lowestoft Watersports is a water sports shop and lessons provider on London Road South, Lowestoft, Suffolk, offering kiteboarding and stand-up paddleboarding tuition.

Sizewell Beach
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Sizewell Beach

Leiston££

Sizewell Beach, Leiston, Suffolk offers a coastal shoreline near the power station with shingle beaches and sea access. Popular for walks, fishing, and views across the North Sea.

The Quay
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The Quay

Sudbury

The Quay is a performing arts venue in Sudbury, Suffolk, hosting theatre productions, concerts, and community events. Visit for entertainment and cultural shows.

Southwold Theatre
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Southwold Theatre

Southwold

Southwold Theatre at St Edmund's Hall offers live performances and cultural events in Southwold, Suffolk. Check the schedule and book tickets online.

Somerleyton Hall
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Somerleyton Hall

Somerleyton

Somerleyton Hall is a Victorian stately home and historic house in Somerleyton, Suffolk, set within 12 acres of gardens including a famous yew hedge maze.

The Red House Aldeburgh
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The Red House Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh

The Red House Aldeburgh is a historic house museum and tearoom in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, once home to composer Benjamin Britten and singer Peter Pears.

Waveney Wildlife
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Waveney Wildlife

Bungay

Waveney Wildlife is a child-friendly wildlife attraction in Bungay, Suffolk, set within The Valley House on Low Road.

Sir John Bradfield Viewing Area
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Sir John Bradfield Viewing Area

Felixstowe

Sir John Bradfield Viewing Area offers panoramic vistas of Felixstowe, Suffolk's coastline and shipping lanes from View Point Road.

Henham Park
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Henham Park

Southwold

Henham Park: Walking trails and countryside strolls through parkland near Southwold, Suffolk. Explore scenic routes across 120 acres of managed grounds and woodland paths.

Dunwich Beach

Dunwich Beach

Dunwich££

Dunwich Beach is a shingle and sand shoreline in Dunwich, Suffolk, managed by the National Trust. Located along the heritage coast, it offers coastal walks and access to the surrounding heathland…

Beyond the Image Gallery
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Beyond the Image Gallery

Thornham Magna

Beyond the Image Gallery showcases contemporary art and photography in Thornham Magna, Suffolk. Located at Red House Yard, this gallery features rotating exhibitions from emerging and established…

The Fisher Theatre
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The Fisher Theatre

Bungay

The Fisher Theatre in Bungay, Suffolk presents live performances and cultural events. Located on Broad Street, this venue hosts theatre productions and community entertainment.

Iken Canoe
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Iken Canoe

Aldeburgh

Iken Canoe offers kayak and canoe hire on the upper Alde estuary near Aldeburgh, Suffolk, with all equipment and a safety briefing included.

The Cornhill
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The Cornhill

Ipswich

The Cornhill is a historic town square and public open space in Ipswich, Suffolk, with fountains, seating, and a programme of markets and live events throughout the year.

The Baths
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The Baths

Ipswich

The Baths is a live music venue in Ipswich, Suffolk hosting concerts, theatre, and comedy shows at 4 Civic Drive. Check their event schedule online.

Ipswich Corn Exchange
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Ipswich Corn Exchange

Ipswich

Ipswich Corn Exchange is a concert hall in Ipswich, Suffolk hosting live music performances, theatre shows, and cultural events throughout the year.

Suffolk Heritage
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Suffolk Heritage

Copdock££

Suffolk Heritage offers guided tours and conservation information for historic landmarks across Copdock, Suffolk. Explore local heritage sites and their architectural significance.

Christchurch Mansion
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Christchurch Mansion

Ipswich££

Christchurch Mansion is a historic house museum in Ipswich, Suffolk, featuring fine art collections, period rooms, and decorative arts spanning several centuries.

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Discover Suffolk's best days out and outdoor spaces

Suffolk has an extraordinary mix of coast, countryside, heritage and family-friendly attractions. Whether you want a windswept beach walk, a rainy-day museum, or a proper day out at a wildlife park, this is the place to start.

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