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Suffolk is a place where ideas and stories grow wild. There's an abundance of space here that brings you closer. Suffolk is made for holidays and breaks that feel easy from the moment you arrive. Spend time on beautiful coastline with footpaths that invite a long walk. Head inland for bucolic delight, historic towns and villages shaped by craft and character. Suffolk offers simple pleasures: huge skies, good food, fresh air, culture you can dip into and days that don’t need overplanning. Use this site to discover things to do, places to stay, events and local stories.
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All your questions about Suffolk in East Anglia answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.
Read moreOur Destinations
Explore the different destinations in Suffolk, including stunning coast and beaches, waterfront Ipswich, market towns and villages in The Heart of Suffolk, the world's flat horse racing HQ at Newmarket and the meandering River Stour that inspired John Constable.
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Which is the nicest part of Suffolk
Posted: 15th Mar 2026
Which is the nicest part of Suffolk? There's something for all tastes, including the Broads… Which is the nicest part of Suffolk? There's something for all tastes, including the Broads…
Nature + Wildlife
What are the Natural Wonders of Suffolk
Posted: 9th Mar 2026
Suffolk has many castles, museums and attractions to visit, but let’s face it, it’s the natural… Suffolk has many castles, museums and attractions to visit, but let’s face it, it’s the…
Outdoors + Adventure
Where are the best walks in Suffolk
Posted: 4th Mar 2026
Suffolk is a wonderful place for walking in peaceful, rolling countryside, in serene woodlands and… Suffolk is a wonderful place for walking in peaceful, rolling countryside, in serene woodlands…
Outdoors + Adventure
What's there to do in Suffolk in Spring
Posted: 2nd Mar 2026
There’s a strange yellow thing starting to appear regularly in the sky. Colourful flowers are… There’s a strange yellow thing starting to appear regularly in the sky. Colourful flowers are…
Outdoors + Adventure
What is unique about Suffolk
Posted: 1st Mar 2026
Suffolk is known not just for its lovely rolling countryside and estuarial coast, but for its… Suffolk is known not just for its lovely rolling countryside and estuarial coast, but for its…
Wellness + Health
Where to stay in the Suffolk countryside
Posted: 28th Feb 2026
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Places to stay in Suffolk
Suffolk has places to stay for every kind of break, whether you’re planning a coastal escape, a countryside pause or a few nights in a characterful town. Choose from cottages, B&Bs, hotels, holiday parks and glamping, with options for couples, families and dog owners. Many stays make a great base for easy days out, with walks from the door, local food close by and space to slow down in the evenings. If you’re drawn to the coast, you’ll find places to stay near beaches and footpaths, perfect for early strolls and sea air. Prefer something quieter? Inland Suffolk offers village stays and rural hideaways where the pace naturally softens.
Located in the Suffolk medieval village of Lavenham, the 4 Red Star 15th C Swan at Lavenham is… Located in the Suffolk medieval village of Lavenham, the 4 Red Star 15th C Swan at Lavenham is…
Idyllic 'chocolate box' thatched cottage in the picturesque medieval village of Kersey with its… Idyllic 'chocolate box' thatched cottage in the picturesque medieval village of Kersey with…
With over 180 beautiful holiday cottages based in and around the stunning Suffolk Heritage Coast,… With over 180 beautiful holiday cottages based in and around the stunning Suffolk Heritage…
Combining the best of both worlds, Five Acre Barn enjoys a quiet rural location on the very edge of… Combining the best of both worlds, Five Acre Barn enjoys a quiet rural location on the very…
4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina 4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina
Award-winning, family & pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottages in Suffolk, set in 22 acres of… Award-winning, family & pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottages in Suffolk, set in 22…
Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold and… Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold…
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Our Festivals
Culture & Arts
Foreword Book Festival
Date: 19th Jun - 21st Jun 2026
Join us for fantastic books, authors, storytelling, poetry, children's events and more! Join us for fantastic books, authors, storytelling, poetry, children's events and more!
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5 Reasons To Visit This Month
If you’ve not been to Suffolk before and you’re hard-pressed for time, here’s the things you can’t miss out on, including Ipswich waterfront, Snape Maltings, the National Horse Racing Museum and Sutton Hoo.
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Date: 20th Jun - 20th Jun 2026
Your chance to take part in a creative workshop with legendary performance poet John Hegley! Your chance to take part in a creative workshop with legendary performance poet John Hegley!
Date: 22nd Jun - 22nd Jun 2026
Step back in time almost 500 years to experience everyday life in Tudor Suffolk. Step back in time almost 500 years to experience everyday life in Tudor Suffolk.
Family
A Day at the Tudor Manor - Home Ed Day
Date: 22nd Jun - 22nd Jun 2026
Expiry Date: 22nd Jun 2026
Date: 11th Jul - 23rd Aug 2026
Discover contemporary silk weaving inspired by Suffolk’s textile heritage. Discover contemporary silk weaving inspired by Suffolk’s textile heritage.
Art Exhibition
Helena Powell: Hand Woven Landscapes – From Mill to Loom
Date: 11th Jul - 23rd Aug 2026
Expiry Date: 23rd Aug 2026
Date: 30th May - 30th May 2026
Continuing our National Wildlife Week celebrations, we invite you to Fullers Mill Garden where… Continuing our National Wildlife Week celebrations, we invite you to Fullers Mill Garden where…
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