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Suffolk is a county of distinct landscapes and destinations. Take a step back in time in the wool towns, market towns of timbered medieval buildings set in rolling countryside. Discover the world HQ of flat horse racing at Newmarket. Enjoy an unhurried trip to the chic waterfront in county town Ipswich or a riverside walk in the footsteps of John Constable. Explore the cathedral, independent shops and restaurants in Bury St Edmunds, the home of England’s first patron saint. There are also forty miles of coastline with sandy beach, huge estuaries, heath and shingle. Exploring by destination helps you find the right base, discover what’s nearby and build a Suffolk break that feels simple and personal, whether you’re planning a few days or a longer stay. Browse the destinations below to uncover things to do, places to stay, food and drink and what’s on.

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1920 900 Lavenham 2

Timber frames, medieval streets and market-town charm. Explore Suffolk’s wool towns for heritage,…

1920 900 Lavenham 2

Wool Towns

Timber frames, medieval streets and market-town charm. Explore Suffolk’s wool towns for heritage,…

1920 900 Thetford Forest High Lodge segway 1

A distinctive, big-sky landscape of forest and heath, ideal for walking, cycling and wildlife…

1920 900 Thetford Forest High Lodge segway 1

The Brecks

A distinctive, big-sky landscape of forest and heath, ideal for walking, cycling and wildlife…

1920 900 ipswich indian festival diwali 1

Rolling countryside, market towns and villages made for slower days, with walks, local food and a…

1920 900 ipswich indian festival diwali 1

Heart of Suffolk

Rolling countryside, market towns and villages made for slower days, with walks, local food and a…

1920 900 Flatford family lock river

River Stour walks, water meadows and big skies. Discover Constable Country for calm countryside and…

1920 900 Flatford family lock river

Constable Country and Stour Valley

River Stour walks, water meadows and big skies. Discover Constable Country for calm countryside and…

1920 900 Felixstowe seafront eating

A changing coastline of shingle, sand, marsh and heath, with wildlife, walking and characterful…

1920 900 Felixstowe seafront eating

The Suffolk Coast

A changing coastline of shingle, sand, marsh and heath, with wildlife, walking and characterful…

Geldeston Three Rivers camp site Waveney 1

Explore a living wetland of rivers and reedbeds, best discovered by boat, on foot or by bike, with…

Geldeston Three Rivers camp site Waveney 1

The Broads National Park

Explore a living wetland of rivers and reedbeds, best discovered by boat, on foot or by bike, with…

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