The Best Suffolk Attractions & Activities

Ickworth House in Suffolk is a grand Georgian estate known for its striking Rotunda, art collections and landscaped parkland. Managed by the National Trust, it offers elegant interiors and scenic walks.

Suffolk's largest reservoir offers a whole host of activities. Sailing, Windsurfing, fishing, walking & cycling are the most popular. Camping is also offered

famous for its Grade l listed gardens set within a 400 acre deer park surrounding the moated Tudor Hall. Enchanting herbaceous borders within the walled kitchen garden, also a rose and knot, herb and wild gardens with rare and beautiful plants

set in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the home of the world famous Aldeburgh Music Festival, with many craft shops and art galleries

moated, Tudor manor with fine furniture and paintings, surrounded by period gardens and offering a variety of hands on Education Days for children

the history of horse-racing using the latest inter-active, audio visual technologies and with a fine collection of decorative sporting art

set on a Roman site this farm has many rare breeds that visitors can feed. See sheep shearing, foot trimming, calving & lambing in season

spectacular 15th century timber-framed building with a local history museum and walled garden

one of the most important Anglo-Saxon burial sites in Europe in the form of a group of low grassy mounds overlooking the River Deben

Orford Castle is one of England’s most complete and unusual medieval keeps, built by Henry II in the 12th century. Explore its remarkable polygonal design, historic chambers and rooftop views across Orford, Orford Ness and the Suffolk coast.

Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds feature colourful flowerbeds, historic abbey ruins and riverside walks. Set in the town centre, these award-winning gardens offer peaceful beauty and heritage in one place.

Beccles & District Museum, housed in Leman House, showcases the town’s heritage with exhibits on local industries, river life, costume and community history. Its collections bring the story of this Suffolk market town to life.

Somerleyton Gardens are among Britain’s finest Victorian gardens, featuring beautifully landscaped terraces, colourful seasonal displays and peaceful woodland walks. Explore expertly designed grounds surrounding the historic Somerleyton Hall estate.

Halesworth & District Museum showcases the rich history of this Suffolk market town through fascinating local artefacts, photographs and displays. Discover stories of everyday life, industry and community spanning centuries of local heritage.