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Heart of Suffolk

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The Heart of Suffolk

The Heart of Suffolk has a gentle pace of life, with characterful market towns of antique shops and boutiques, charming rural pubs, quaint, quiet villages of thatched cottages and farms coloured Suffolk Pink. In county town Ipswich relax on the waterfront with its clanking halyards and soft swish of the River Orwell before exploring ancient mercantile streets. This is a great area for leisurely exploring, with destinations that reward curiosity. Food and drink are part of the pull too, from farmers’ markets, farm shops and cafés to vineyards and producers worth seeking out. Don’t miss Stowmarket’s Food Museum. The Heart of Suffolk is a place to build a slow, relaxing itinerary with multiple stops across a rural patchwork of rolling countryside punctuated by destinations that will make you feel you’ve stepped back to a gentler time.

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Top Attractions in Heart of Suffolk

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An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…

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Ickworth Estate – National Trust

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…

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Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway

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Attractions

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway

Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway

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If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing…

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Anglia Indoor Karting

If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing…

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Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and get…

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Ipswich Town Football Club Stadium Tours

Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and get…

Businesses in Heart of Suffolk

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Attractions

Hollow Trees Farm

Hollow Trees Farm, near Ipswich, is a fantastic day out with an exciting Farm Trail, wonderful Farm…

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Food & Drink

Food Hub Cookery School

Discover hands-on cookery courses set in a converted cow byre at Kenton Hall Estate. Learn from…

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Attractions

Baylham Rare Breeds

Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…

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Food & Drink

Hawkswood Vineyard

We are delighted to welcome guests either individually or in small groups for a tour of our…

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Accommodation

The Suffolk Escape

The family run Suffolk Escape offers luxury self catering holidays in our large Sheepyard Barn,…

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Suffolk Hideaways

When you are looking to spend a truly relaxing holiday in the beautiful Suffolk countryside,…

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Attractions

Salthouse Harbour Hotel

4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina

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Guildenacre

Guildenacre is a brand new immersive woodland adventure playground set within the ancient grounds…

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Milsoms Kesgrave Hall

Set in beautiful countryside, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a luxurious boutique hotel, luxury spa and…

Stories & Inspiration from Heart of Suffolk

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Posted: 1st Aug 2026

Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least…

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Arts + Culture

Where are movie and TV film locations in Suffolk

Posted: 1st Aug 2026

Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least…

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Outdoors + Adventure

Are there ferries and boat trips in Suffolk

Posted: 1st Jul 2026

On a hot Summer’s day, there’s no better way to cool down that getting out on the water when you…

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Outdoors + Adventure

What are the best gardens to visit in Suffolk

Posted: 19th Jun 2026

Wimbledon, cricket and a stroll around a country garden; summer just wouldn’t be the same without…

Events in Heart of Suffolk

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Summer holidays

Date: 18th Jul - 31st Aug 2026

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Fairs & Markets

Newmarket Sausage Festival

Date: 26th Sept - 26th Sept 2026

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Apple Pressing Sessions

Date: 31st Oct - 1st Nov 2026

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Festival of Food

Date: 3rd Oct - 3rd Oct 2026

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Exclusive Evening Access - August

Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026

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Dick Whittington

Date: 13th Jan - 17th Jan 2027

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Culture & Arts

The Go-Between

Date: 11th Sept - 11th Sept 2026

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Switzerland

Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026

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Culture & Arts

Red Robin’s Winter Song

Date: 28th Oct - 28th Oct 2026

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