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Dunwich Heath
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Dunwich Heath

Dunwich

This scenic coastal area popular for walks, birdwatching & geocaching also has a tea room & shop.

Thornham Walks
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Thornham Walks

Eye££

Thornham Walks offers woodland trails and green spaces near Eye, Suffolk. Explore the estate's network of walking paths through natural habitats at the Volunteer and Visitor Centre.

The Wilderness Pond
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The Wilderness Pond

Ipswich

The Wilderness Pond is a wildlife refuge and green space within Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, open daily from 7am to 9pm.

Mill Stream Nature Reserve
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Mill Stream Nature Reserve

Kesgrave

Mill Stream Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve on the eastern outskirts of Ipswich in Kesgrave, Suffolk, covering 4.7 hectares of stream-side woodland, ponds, and wildflower grassland.

Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve
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Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve

Martlesham

Martlesham Wilds Nature Reserve is a Suffolk Wildlife Trust wildlife reserve in Martlesham, Suffolk, open to families and children.

Bures Dragon (Viewpoint, St Stephen's Chapel)
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Bures Dragon (Viewpoint, St Stephen's Chapel)

BuresFREE

Bures Dragon is a hillside viewpoint near St Stephen's Chapel in Bures, Suffolk, where a chalk dragon figure carved in 2012 can be seen across the valley.

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
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Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall is a performance venue in Aldeburgh, Suffolk hosting live music concerts and cultural events. Located on Crabbe Street with full event details at aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk…

Parham Airfield Museum
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Parham Airfield Museum

Parham££

Parham Airfield Museum preserves WWII aviation history in Parham, Suffolk, featuring restored aircraft, wartime buildings, and exhibits documenting RAF operations from this former airfield.

South Beach
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South Beach

LowestoftFREE

South Beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk offers a sandy coastal shoreline with traditional seaside attractions, cafes, and promenade access for swimming and water activities.

National Horseracing Museum
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National Horseracing Museum

Newmarket

The National Horseracing Museum is a sports and heritage venue in Newmarket, Suffolk, housed across a 5-acre Palace House Estate built on the remains of Charles II's racing palace.

Foxburrow Nature Reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust
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Foxburrow Nature Reserve Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Melton

Foxburrow Nature Reserve is a Suffolk Wildlife Trust wildlife site in Melton, Suffolk, open on Sundays and accessible to wheelchair users and families.

Sakura Studio Gallery
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Sakura Studio Gallery

Pettaugh££

Sakura Studio Gallery showcases contemporary art and crafts in Pettaugh, Suffolk. Visit Pod 6-8 at Stonham Barns Park to explore paintings, sculptures, and handmade pieces.

Glemham Hall
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Glemham Hall

Little Glemham

Glemham Hall is a historic venue hosting classical concerts and live performances in Little Glemham, Suffolk. Check the schedule and book tickets at glemhamhall.co.uk.

Thompson's Gallery

Thompson's Gallery

Aldeburgh££

Thompson's Gallery, Aldeburgh, Suffolk features contemporary art exhibitions and original paintings from established and emerging artists.

Moyse's Hall Museum
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Moyse's Hall Museum

Bury St Edmunds££

Moyse's Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk displays local history, archaeology, and social heritage in a 12th-century mansion on Cornhill.

National Trust - Melford Hall
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National Trust - Melford Hall

Long Melford££

National Trust - Melford Hall: Historic Tudor mansion and heritage site in Long Melford, Suffolk, featuring period rooms, art collections, and extensive grounds open to visitors.

Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve
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Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve

Southwold

Suffolk Coast National Nature Reserve is a 1,340-hectare nature reserve near Southwold, Suffolk, spanning reedbeds, marshes, and heathland with around 300 recorded bird species.

The Serena Hall Gallery

The Serena Hall Gallery

Southwold££

The Serena Hall Gallery showcases contemporary art and exhibitions in Southwold, Suffolk. Located on Queen Street, this gallery features original artworks and regularly rotating displays.

Lowestoft Museum
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Lowestoft Museum

Lowestoft££

Lowestoft Museum in Nicholas Everitt Park features local history exhibits spanning maritime heritage, archaeology, and natural collections from Lowestoft, Suffolk and the surrounding region.

Alton Water Reservoir
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Alton Water Reservoir

Ipswich

Alton Water Reservoir is a 400-acre water sports and leisure park near Ipswich, Suffolk, with watersports, open water swimming, cycling, and fishing all on site.

Blaxhall Common
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Blaxhall Common

BlaxhallFREE

Blaxhall Common is a nature reserve in Blaxhall, Suffolk, managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and open to visitors with dogs and children welcome.

Rowe & Williams Gallery
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Rowe & Williams Gallery

Yoxford££

Rowe & Williams Gallery features contemporary and traditional artwork on High Street in Yoxford, Suffolk. View paintings, sculptures, and prints from established and emerging artists.

English Heritage - Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine
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English Heritage - Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine

Brandon

English Heritage - Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine is a Neolithic flint mine in Lynford, Suffolk, offering visitors access to ancient excavations and archaeological exhibits spanning 5,00…

Seckford Theatre
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Seckford Theatre

Woodbridge

Seckford Theatre is a performing arts venue in Woodbridge, Suffolk, offering live theatre productions, concerts, and community events throughout the year.

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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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