PLACES TO VISIT

Activity Holiday Examples…

For the more young at heart, why not try Beacon Rally Karts, Kingpin bowling centre or Pleasurewood Hills theme park.

Woodbridge has it’s own sailing club (Woodbridge Yacht Harbour) on the River Deben. There are a number of golf courses locally, Woodbridge Golf Club, Seckford Golf Club and Waldringfield Golf Club to name but a few.

The local disused airbase often holds both car and motor bike rallys.  We have ample parking for those who want to take part in the events.  Foxhall Road is famous for Banger Racing etc, and people travel from miles away, both to take part and to watch.

In Ipswich you will find a Tennis and Squash Club where non members are welcome.

We are also situated on a popular cycling route, and can easily house cycles in a locked garage for those who are travelling on two wheels.

Places to visit Locally…

There are so many interesting places to visit in this area.  Woodbridge itself is steeped in history.  Why not visit the Tide Mill on the River Deben, or Buttrum’s Mill – considered to be one of England’s finest tower windmills.  Sutton Hoo is just down the road and is a famous archaeological site. Just outside Woodbridge is Bentwaters – a disused American Air Base housing a Cold War Mueseum, or why not visit Bawdsey Radar Station just across the river – famous for the birth of ‘radar’. Felixstowe Landguard Fort was built by Henry VIII, and is definitely worth a visit.

Framlingham and Orford are both proud of their castles, and both attract thousands of visitors throughout the year.  Snape Maltings is famous for it’s links with Benjamin Brittain.  During the day you can wander round the shops and galleries, and in the evening attend a music or dance show.  In Ipswich you can visit the Christchurch Mansion – a delightful Tudor mansion – wander through the rooms, and admire the famous paintings by Gainsborough and Constable. It is situated in Christchurch Park, a lovely place to feed the ducks, and for the children to have a run around.

For our younger visitors, why not visit the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Colchester Zoo, or Easton Farm Park.  Thrigby Wildlife Centre, Africa Alive and Seal Life Centre are all popular attractions. For the more adventurous, why not try Beacon Rally Karts, Kingpin bowling centre or Pleasurewood Hills theme park.

There are some lovely walks in the area both along the River Deben, or in the country. Minsmere is one of many places famous for birdwatching.

There is something for everyone.

If you would more information about any of our local attractions, please do not hesitate to ask.