There’s great food to enjoy, places to see & things to do, plus superb accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets.
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Discover some of the great attractions in Suffolk
Suffolk is all about.... coast and countryside, history and heritage and everything in betweeen.
Suffolk is all about... Reconnecting with family and friends, nature, and the freshest of air.
Indulge in Suffolk
Imagine cycling along country lanes, picnics, castles and coastline. Start gathering your to do list of things to do when you can visit Suffolk.
Go Further
Watch our latest film Go Further and start exploring Suffolk. You'll discover new experiences, forests and rugged beaches, castles, historic towns and festivals. You'll be surprised at what you will find in this beautiful county where you can make wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Want to find out more? http://bit.ly/2O0kwTv
Sailors' Reading Room, Southwold
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room is a Grade II listed building on the seafront at Southwold in Suffolk. It was built in 1864 as a place for fishermen and mariners to read, as an alternative to drinking in pubs, and also to encourage the pursuit of Christian ideals. Enter to discover a magical world detailing Southwold's historic maritime past including cabinets filled with seafaring objects, paintings and model boats, set within a living-room styled atmosphere.
Of course, you'll already be here, experiencing the delights of the town's unique visitor attractions, delicious food and drink and stunning natural landscapes, so take a moment to visit this very special place http://bit.ly/2GZGoJH
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Why you should holiday in Suffolk in 2019!
Well done to Nichola Cox, winner of the Best of Suffolk short break competition to Suffolk. Keep checking our website for new competitions later this month, and you never know, you might be on your way to our glorious county. In the meantime, check out our film for a touch of inspiration for your next holiday. Enjoy!
Romantic breaks in Suffolk
For a spot of romance, you can't beat the picturesque villages in the heart of Suffolk with their timber-framed buildings, cosy log-fired boutique hideaways and delectable dining. Be careful, our cute little film may just bring out the romantic side in you! Here's our 5 favourite hideaways in Suffolk this Valentine's Day http://bit.ly/2TM1s9x
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Discover fascinating heritage at the Home of Horseracing in Suffolk
Our next Great British Break takes us to the Home of Horseracing in Newmarket. Once the sporting playground of royalty, this is perhaps one of the most unique places in the country where sport plays such a crucial part of the town's history, even today. With two racecourses and a dedicated museum to horseracing heritage, art and culture, a shortbreak here is pretty unique.
Discover Newmarket offers behind-the-scenes tours so you can experience some of racing’s sacred and cultural institutions; the Jockey Club Rooms, Tattersalls - the world’s oldest auction house, trainers’ yards, The National Stud and the famed gallops. Tours run all-year-round.
With so much to do and see we highly recommend grabbing some 'me time' at the recent refurbed £5million spa at the Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa. For somewhere unique to stay, The Jockey Club Rooms at the heart of the town has opened up its doors for staying guests.
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For MORE about this fascinating Suffolk town, check out our guide here http://bit.ly/2lAkHDY
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Magical moments at the Dickensian #Christmas event at Kentwell Hall, located in the Suffolk ‘wool town’ of Long Melford. (The Victorian procession for Christmas carols by the tree at the end of a festive-filled day). Children can also train to be an elf, meet Father Christmas, Victorian residents and experience an ‘upside down’ Christmas. Don’t miss it! (15th and 16th Dec). Check out this and all our other great events and pantos here http://bit.ly/XmasEvents2018 #ChristmasIsComing Kentwell Hall East Anglian Daily Times All About Ipswich The Suffolk Coast Bury St Edmunds and Beyond Discover Newmarket
BBC herald Lavenham as best-preserved medieval village in the country
A BBC documentary highlights the fall and rise of #Lavenham in #Suffolk, the best-preserved medieval village in the country. Can you resist its charms? Watch it here https://bbc.in/2zFT4R9
Explore further by watching our 'You, Unplugged' film and visiting our guide to Lavenham and the other 'Wool Towns' in Suffolk, here http://bit.ly/2M0HMP1
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Myths and Legends this Halloween: The Black Shuck
As #Halloween approaches we take you on a journey through East Anglia and the tale of The Black Shuck.
Black Shuck has made so many appearances across East Anglia that it’s probably easier to list where he hasn’t been seen, but the giant black dog is probably most strongly associated with the coastal church of Blythburgh.
During a storm in 1577 Black Shuck is said to have burst in through the doors of the church, run through the nave, killed a man and boy, and caused the church steeple to collapse through the roof. The dog left through the north door, leaving scorch marks which can still be seen to this very day.
For a list of spooky events this #Halloween, check out our What's On section to Suffolk http://bit.ly/WhatsOnSuffolk
For more of our spooky films, head to our YouTube page http://bit.ly/VisitSuffolkFilms
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Myths and Legends this Halloween: AMY
Our next spooky ordeal is the tale of AMY. Of the many ghost stories originating in Suffolk, there are none as recent and thus as undocumented as the story of Amy. It’s a story that’s made all the more chilling by its newness, and by the first-hand accounts of people who are still here today.
The tale takes place at Kentwell Hall, a 500-year-old Tudor mansion in the countryside near Long Melford. One hot summer’s day a few years ago, during a Tudor re-enactment weekened, the mother of a little girl called Amy became concerned; she had not seen her daughter all day. When Amy finally returned, she replied happily that she had been playing with her new friend behind the walled garden.
Amy’s mother went to the walled garden to meet her daughter’s new friend. However, when she asked where Amy’s friend was, they said “What friend? No, no, you’re wrong – Amy comes in here and spends all day playing on her own.” Discover more about AMY here http://bit.ly/AMY_Suffolk
For a list of spooky events this #Halloween, check out our What's On section to Suffolk http://bit.ly/WhatsOnSuffolk
For more of our spooky films, head to our YouTube page http://bit.ly/VisitSuffolkFilms
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Myths and Legends this Halloween: Green Children of Woolpit
On the countdown to #Halloween we explore the peculiar folktale of the Green Children of Woolpit which concerns two children of unusual skin colour who reportedly appeared in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk some time in the 12th century. The children, brother and sister, were of generally normal appearance except for the green colour of their skin. They spoke in an unknown language, and would only eat raw broad beans. Eventually they learned to eat other food and lost their green pallor, but the boy was sickly and died soon after he and his sister were baptised. The girl adjusted to her new life, but she was considered to be "rather loose and wanton in her conduct". After she learned to speak English, the girl explained that she and her brother had come from Saint Martin's Land, a subterranean world inhabited by green people.
The story has been called a 'fantasy'. However, on your next visit to Suffolk, keep your eyes peeled for any sightings of little green people and your broad beans well hidden!
For a list of spooky events this #Halloween, check out our What's On section to Suffolk http://bit.ly/WhatsOnSuffolk
For more of our spooky films, head to our YouTube page http://bit.ly/VisitSuffolkFilms
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