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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
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand… An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway
Anglia Indoor Karting
If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing… If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart…
Anglia Indoor Karting
If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing…
Ipswich Town Football Club Stadium Tours
Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and get… Go behind the scenes at Portman Road Stadium, see areas usually off limits to the public and…
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
Hollow Trees Farm
Hollow Trees Farm, near Ipswich, is a fantastic day out with an exciting Farm Trail, wonderful Farm…
Food Hub Cookery School
Discover hands-on cookery courses set in a converted cow byre at Kenton Hall Estate. Learn from…
Baylham Rare Breeds
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Hawkswood Vineyard
We are delighted to welcome guests either individually or in small groups for a tour of our…
The Suffolk Escape
The family run Suffolk Escape offers luxury self catering holidays in our large Sheepyard Barn,…
Suffolk Hideaways
When you are looking to spend a truly relaxing holiday in the beautiful Suffolk countryside,…
Guildenacre
Guildenacre is a brand new immersive woodland adventure playground set within the ancient grounds…
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
Set in beautiful countryside, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a luxurious boutique hotel, luxury spa and…
Stories & Inspiration from Heart of Suffolk
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… Suffolk has hosted its fair share of dramas, films and tv programmes over the years, not least…
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…
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…
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…
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Date: 18th Aug - 19th Aug 2026
Pasta, paella, pizzas! Come and feel the heat in our summer cooking programme Thrills and Grills! Pasta, paella, pizzas! Come and feel the heat in our summer cooking programme Thrills and…
Are there ferries and boat trips in Suffolk
On a hot Summer’s day, there’s no better way to cool down that getting out on the water when you… On a hot Summer’s day, there’s no better way to cool down that getting out on the water when…
Are there ferries and boat trips in Suffolk
On a hot Summer’s day, there’s no better way to cool down that getting out on the water when you…
Salthouse Harbour Hotel
4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina 4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina
Date: 18th Jul - 31st Aug 2026
Visit us from Saturday 18th July to Monday 31st August 2026 for a summer on the Farm Trail. Visit us from Saturday 18th July to Monday 31st August 2026 for a summer on the Farm Trail.
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