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Suffolk
Just one hour from London by train, Suffolk is brimming with exciting towns, attractive villages, beautiful beaches and stunning country side. The Suffolk Heritage Coast offers some of the finest landscape in the United Kingdom. With 40 miles of coastline, most of which is designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', you will find super sandy beaches, stunning pebble beaches and miles of natural rugged coast. Our properties are situated in the ever popular towns of Aldeburgh, Southwold, Woodbridge and Claydon which is a small village on the outskirts of Ipswich. Surrounding these excellent locations are a host of interesting, historic and beautiful towns and villages.More information
Essex
The Kingdom of Essex was traditionally founded by Aescwine in 527 AD, occupying territory to the north of the River Thames, incorporating much of what would later become Middlesex and Hertfordshire, though its territory was later restricted to lands east of the River Lee.Colchester in the north east of the county is Britain\'s oldest recorded town, dating back to before the Roman conquest, when it was known as Camulodunum, and was sufficiently well-developed to have its own mint. Subsequently the Kingdom of Essex was subsumed into the Kingdom of England and Essex eventually became the historic county. More information
Southwold
Southwold is a delightful town and a great place to visit at any time of year, whether just for a day, a weekend, for a week, or longer. More information
Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is a coastal town in Suffolk, the town is notable for its Blue Flag shingle beach and fisherman huts (freshly caught fish sold daily), More information
Melton
Melton is a village in Suffolk, England, located approximately one mile north east of Woodbridge. More information
Claydon
Claydon is a small village just north of Ipswich in Suffolk, England. The meaning of the name is 'clay-on-the-hill', though it is not much of a hill. More information
Southwold
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SOUTHWOLD is a charming and notorious Suffolk seaside town on the beautiful Suffolk Heritage Coast. With strong links to the sea this is a wonderful holiday destination at anytime of the year. With its working lighthouse, award winning Art Deco pier, colourful beach huts, busy harbor and of course the beach you will not be stuck for something to enjoy or do. This is a quintessentially English sea side resort town of character. Southwold was the holiday destination for Gordon Brown and his family in 2009 prior to that a visit was paid by Charles and Camilla. Younger family members may recognize other landmarks as it is the location for Grandpa in my Pocket, a CBeebies favourite! Other unusual features in the town which are worth visiting include the Water Clock, situated half way down the pier, and The Electric Palace Cinema, a Victorian picture palace seating just 66 people which was re-opened by Michael Palin in 2002 following complete restoration by local craftsmen.
SOUTHWOLD GOLF COURSE is a challenging nine-hole heath land course which is free draining and playable virtually all year round. This is a members club which was established over 120 years ago. It features greens that have received much praise, and are widely regarded as amongst the best in East Anglia. Visiting golfers can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome; there is a comfortable clubhouse with excellent bar and catering facilities. Southwold Golf Club, The Common, Southwold, IP18 6TB Tel: 01502 723790 www.southwoldgolfclub.co.uk
MOO PLAY FARM Fun and adventure for under12’s in a unique indoor play barn and outdoor play farm. Open 7 days per week and available for kids party hire, there is a bistro café, picnic area, soft play area for toddlers as well as farm tractor rides, petting and grooming pens, nature hunt and many pets and animals including an Alpaca! Moo Play Farm, Low Farm, Locks Road, Brampton, NR34 8DX Tel: 01502 575841 www.mooplayfarm.co.uk
THE COASTAL VOYAGER Available to hire for fun exhilarating trips around Sole Bay or longer day trips to Scroby Sands to see the seals or Orfordness and into the River Alde. This 9 metre rigid inflatable with its deep v hull has wrap around seats, seat belts and life jackets for 12 people. Coastal Voyager was built in New Zeland for Sail Southwold to their specific design. Southwold Harbour Tel: Marcus Gladwell 07887525082
ADNAMS BREWERY is the local business with the national profile. Visit the Adnams wine shop or warehouse and sample the local brew, you will find wines and beers to suit every taste. Steeped in family history this is one of Suffolk’s success stories and has provided Southwold with much publicity over many years, Adnams has just secured a place on the House of Commons wine list! Adnams Wine Cellar and Kitchen Store, Victoria Street, Southwold Tel: 01502 727222
PLACES OF INTEREST
SOUTHWOLD, THE BEACH, PIER AND TOWN - Southwold remains one of Suffolk’s most visited and popular towns on the Heritage Coast. It retains its old world charm and boasts one of the best sandy beaches in East Anglia. The pier was built in 1900 and in 2002 won the ‘Pier of the Year’ award. The town has many independent boutiques and shops along with good restaurants and bistros. You can also enjoy the freshest fish and chips for miles, locally caught fish of course!
WALBERSWICK – distance from Southwold approximately 7 miles
Across the River Blyth from Southwold you'll find the affluent coastal village of Walberswick - another charming destination which is popular with ramblers and nature lovers owing to its wide variety of flora and fauna, not forgetting crabbing enthusiasts - this is the location for the annual summer British Open Crabbing Championship. In the centre of Walberswick village you will find a quaint village pub serving traditional food.
DUNWICH & MINSMERE distance from Southwold approximately 8 miles
Dunwich is a super location for walking and cycling over the natural heath land. Visit the ruins of the 13th century Greyfriars Friary or walk along to the Dingle Marshes. Close by is Minsmere, one of the RSPB’s most famous nature reserves. It has been a RSBP reserve for over 50 years and pioneered the use of observation hides and management of wetland areas to enable visitors to view the huge range of birds that pass along the Suffolk coast.
ALDEBURGH – distance from Southwold approximately 18 miles
For a wonderful day out you cannot beat the coastal town of Aldeburgh, situated on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. This town is still full of old world charm with historic architecture and miles of super shingle beach. Home to the Aldeburgh Festival and with attractions such as the Moot Hall Museum, the RNLI centre and the Scallop sculpture by artist Maggie Hambling. Enjoy the freshest fish and chips or take home the local catch still sold from huts on the beach,
LEISURE, PAMPERING & ACTIVITY
ATTRACTIONS:
THE LIGHT HOUSE, Southwold – working lighthouse
SOUTHWOLD AMBER SHOP, 15 Market Place, Southwold – Tel: 01502 723394
ADNAMS BREWERY, Sole Bay Brewery, East Green, Southwold – Tel: 01502 722105
THE PIER, North Parade, Southwold – Tel: 01502 722105
HAIR & BEAUTY:
FARLEIGH HOUSE HAIRDRESSING, 39 High Street, Southwold – Tel: 01502 722167
THE CUT ABOVE SOUTHWOLD, 61 High Street, Southwold – Tel: 01502 724420
SANCTUARY AT SOUTHWOLD (beauty), 14 Queen Street, Southwold – Tel: 01502 722379
HAVEN HEALTH and BEAUTY CENTRE, St Edmunds Road, Southwold – Tel: 01502 724276
SAILING
OULTON BROAD WATER SPORT CENTRE, Nicolas Everitt Park, Oulton Broads – Tel: 01502 587163
EQUESTRIAN:
PAKEFIELD RIDING SCHOOL, Carlton Road, Lowestoft – Tel: 01502 572257
VALLEY FARM, Wickham Market – Tel: 01728 746916
TUNSTALL FORREST LIVERY, White Cross Stud Farm, Tunstall – Tel: 01728 688080
SPORTS CENTRES:
BECCLES SPORTS CENTRE, Ringsfield Road, Beccles – Tel: 01502 712039
LEISTON SPORTS CENTRE, Red House Lane, Leiston – Tel: 01728 830364
CHILDRENS INDOOR ACTIVITY/PLAY AREAS:
MOO MOO PLAY FARM, Brampton – Tel: 01502 575841
ADVENTURE ISLAND, 15-17 Pinbush Rd, Lowestoft – Tel: 01502 519933