Suffolk Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Suffolk.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a county in the East Anglia region of England and is mainly low lying, sharing many geographical similarities with Norfolk. The area is mainly wetland and has a firm arable farming heritage. The Norfolk Broads are in the northern area of the county and that offers great views and picturesque scenery. The area is famed for being the setting for some of the most ancient historic moments in British history such as the plotting of the Magna Carta in 1215, the founding of the monastery in Bury St Edmunds in 630AD whilst also being the site of the oldest known inhabited dwelling at Clare. In fact, archaeological discoveries have dated the activity in the area as far back as 7,000BC! The county is renowned for being the home of two of Britain's greatest artists, John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough. The Stour Valley has even taken on the nickname of being 'Constable Country'. Urban settlements in the area include Ipswich and Lowestoft. Historic market towns scatter the county with the famous racecourse Newmarket sitting in the county boundaries. The National Horse Racing Museum and the National Stud are other places of interest. The Suffolk coastline to the east also provides breath-taking views and awe-inspiring scenery.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Suffolk

1. Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park - Leisure Way, Corton, Lowestoft, NR32 5DZ The Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park has a number of attractions for all ages and groups that include thrill rides, such as the 120 foot tall Wipeout roller coaster, the exhilarating Wave Breaker family ride, and lots of entertainment.  2. Kentwell Hall - Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9BA Kentwell Hall is a 16th century house, farm, and garden that hold recreation events that include Tudor life and World War II reenactments within the gardens and the walls of the majestic hall. 3. Museum of East Anglian Life - Iliffe Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DE The East Anglian Life Museum has fifteen different historic buildings with information on trades and crafts made by the East Anglians, as well as their traditions in Gypsy culture. See Full List of Attractions in Suffolk See Full List of History and Heritage Sites in Suffolk

Towns and Villages in Suffolk

Suffolk has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Ipswich - marina and quay have a decidedly Meditteranean atmosphere... More... Lowestoft - Museum contains exhibits highlighting civilizations that inhabited the area for tens of thousands of years... More... Newmarket - is thought to be the birthplace and world centre for thoroughbred horseracing... More... Saxmundham - has an interesting historic trail that explores in and around this delightful market town... More... Southwold - is a picturesque resort town on the eastern coast of Suffolk and is almost entirely an island... More... Stowmarket - was founded sometime during the 7th century along the River Gripping... More... Sudbury - boasts three medieval churches, St. Gregory, St. Peter's and St. Mary's... More... Woodbridge - has historically been a prime location for boat building, rope and sail making... More...

Useful Contact Information for Suffolk

Aldeburgh Tourist Information Centre High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AQ Tel No: 01728 453637 Beccles Tourist Information Centre The Quay, Fen Lane, Beccles, NR34 9BH Tel No: 01502 713196 Bury St Edmunds Tourist Information Centre Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ Tel No: 01284 764667 Felixstowe Tourist Information Centre Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2AF Tel No: 01394 276770 Lavenham Tourist Information Centre Lady Street, Lavenham, Suffolk, CO10 9RA Tel No: 01787 248207 Lowestoft Tourist Information Centre Royal Plain, Lowestoft, NR33 OAP Tel No: 01502 533600 Newmarket Tourist Information Centre Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8EP Tel No: 01638 667200 Southwold Tourist Information Centre High Street, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6DS Tel No: 01502 724729 Stowmarket Tourist Information Centre Wilkes Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DE Tel No: 01449 676800 Sudbury Tourist Information Centre Town Hall, Sudbury, CO10 1TL Tel No: 01787 881320 Woodbridge Tourist Information Centre Station Buildings, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4AJ Tel No: 01394 382240

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