Still largely undiscovered, the beautiful county of Suffolk has a wealth of treasures to offer you during your visit. Ancient buildings steeped in history scatter our countryside. Magical landscapes unravel to uncover Suffolk's spectacular and diverse beauty. Award winning beaches dot our constantly changing coastline. Estuaries peppered with boats meander through steep, wooded valleys and low-lying farmland.

This peaceful part of England will inspire and intrigue you, but you will find it impossible not to relax and unwind amongst its beauty.

Animals
Bicycle Hire
Bird / Nature Reserves
Craft Shops / Art Galleries
Concert / Cinema
Eating Out
Farmers Market
Fishing
Gardens
Golf
Historical Buildings
Horse Riding

Animals:

• Suffolk Owl Sanctuary

Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road , Stonham Aspal, Suffolk IP14 6AT
Tel: 01449 711425

http://www.the-owl-barn.com/bbop/info.html

• Easton farm Park

Easton , Woodbridge , Suffolk IP13 0EQ

Tel: 01728 746475

http://www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/

• Baylham House Farm

Baylham, Ipswich, Suffolk

http://www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk/

• Otter Trust

Earsham , Bungay , Suffolk NR35 2AF
Tel: 01986 893470

http://www.ottertrust.org.uk/earsham.htm

• Suffolk Wildlife Park

Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7TF
Tel: (01502) 740291

http://www.suffolkwildlifepark.co.uk/

• Banham Zoo

Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk , NR16 2HE

Tel: 01953 887771

http://www.banhamzoo.co.uk/template.php?sectionId=1

Bicycle Hire:

• Byways Bicycles

Priory Farm, Priory Lane , Darsham, Suffolk IP17 3QD

Tel: 01728 668764

http://www.bywaysbicycles.co.uk/

Bird/ Nature Reserves Area Listings:

• http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/reserves/suffolk.htm
• http://www.suffolkcoastal.gov.uk/leisure/natural.html#sutton

Craft Shops/ Art Galleries :

• Stonham Barns

Stonham Barns Leisure and Retail Complex, Pettaugh Road , Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6AT
Tel: 01449 711755

http://www.stonhambarns.co.uk/default.htm

• Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings, Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SR

Tel: 01728 688303/5.

http://www.snapemaltings.co.uk/index.asp

• Aldringham Craft Market

Aldringham, Nr. Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4PY

Tel: 01728 830397

http://www.outabout.co.uk/aldringham-craft-market/index.html

Concert/ Cinema:

• Snape Maltings Concert Hall

Snape Maltings, Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SR

Tel: 01728 688303/5

http://www.snapemaltings.co.uk/concert_hall.asp

• Riverside Theatre & Restaurant

Quayside, Woodbridge , Suffolk IP12 1BH

Tel: 01394 382174

http://www.theriverside.co.uk/default.asp?PageSeq=1

• UGC Cinema

Cardinal Park , 11 Grafton Way , Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1AX

Tel: 0870 777 2775

http://www.ugccinemas.co.uk/reservation/ChoixResa.jgi?CINEMA=55

Eating Out:

(A small selection of local pubs within 5 miles – Light green text shows distance from Windmill Lodges)

N.B: We would recommend booking to avoid disappointment.

• The Old Mill House (0.9 miles – 10 min walk!)

The Green, Saxtead, Woodbridge , IP13 9QE

Tel: 01728685064

• The Victoria (2.4 miles)

The Street,  Earl Soham IP13 7RL

Tel: 01728 685758

Typical country pub, with its own brewery making "Albert Ale". Traditional, hearty pub food.

http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/HiddenInnsEastAnglia/Suffolk/HEA21500.htm

• The Crown & Anchor Inn (2.8 miles)

4 Church St , Framlingham IP13 9BQ

Tel: 01728 723611

• Queens Head (3 miles)

The Square, Dennington IP13 8AB

Tel: 01728 638241

Gorgeously picturesque Tudor pub prettily set in gardens alongside the church.

http://www.goodguides.co.uk/pubs/pubdetails.asp?pub_id=-926371537

• Queens Head (4 .2 miles)

The Street, Brandeston IP13 7AD

Tel: 01728 685307

Voted Suffolk Food Pub of the Year 2003-2004 by the public. The Queens Head is an excellent venue in the area for an outstanding bite to eat.

http://www.brandestonqueenshead.co.uk/

• The Chequers (5 miles)

Kettleburgh, Woodbridge , IP13 7JT
Tel: 01728 723760

The Chequers is set in beautiful countryside on the banks of the River Deben. http://www.travelpublishing.co.uk/HiddenPlacesEastAnglia/CentralandEastSuffolk/EA21123.htm

Farmers Markets (Fresh, local produce):

(Contact for Dates, if not shown)

• Framlingham Market

Market Hill, Framlingham
Tuesdays and Saturdays

http://www.framlingham.com/shopping/market/market.html

• Easton farm Park

Easton , Woodbridge , Suffolk IP13 0EQ

Tel: 01728 746475

http://www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/

• Woodbridge

Woodbridge Community Centre

Tel: 01379 384593

2 nd Saturday of every month (9.30am to 2p.m)

• Wyken Hall

Stanton , Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2DW

Tel: 01359 250287

Saturday Mornings

http://www.wykenvineyards.co.uk/

Fishing (apart from Windmill Lodges private fishing lake)

• Stonham Barns Fishery, Stonham Apsal

1.5 acre lake with 26 fishing pegs. Stocks include roach, rudd, tench, bream, carp & perch. Toilets, bait & tackle shop and rod hire available. Children welcomed.

Admission:   Day tickets and evening tickets available for a fee.

Accessibility:   All pegs accessible for wheelchair users. Assistance available on site.

Location:   Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road , Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket

Telephone:   07747 614203

Gardens:

• Helmingham Hall & Moated Gardens

Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk , IP14 6EF
Tel: 01473 890363

http://www.helmingham.com/introduction.htm

• Wyken Hall Gardens & Vineyards

Stanton , Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 2DW

Tel: 01359 250287

http://www.wykenvineyards.co.uk/

• Somerleyton Hall & Gardens

Somerleyton Hall, Lowestoft, Suffolk , NR32 5QQ

Tel: 0871 2224244

http://www.somerleyton.co.uk/hallandgardens/index.htm

• Shrubland Park Gardens

Shrubland Park Estate, Coddenham, Ipswich IP6 9QQ

Tel: 01473 830221

http://www.shrublandpark.co.uk/

Golf:

• Cretingham Golf Club

Cetingham, Woodbridge , Suffolk IP13 7BA

Tel: 01728 685275

http://www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/cretingham/

• Fynn Valley Golf Club

Witnesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9JA

Tel: 01473 785267

http://www.fynn-valley.co.uk/

Historical Buildings & Sites :

• Saxtead Mill

Saxtead Green, Woodbridge , Suffolk IP13 9QQ

Tel: 01728 685789

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/Details.asp?Property_Id=42&js=yes

• Framlingham Castle

Framlingham, Woodbridge , Suffolk IP13 9BP

Tel: 01728 724189

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/Details.asp?Property_Id=23&js=yes

• Sutton Hoo Archaeological Site

Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge , Suffolk IP12 3DJ

Tel: 01394 389700

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/places/suttonhoo/

• Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Park , Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2BE

Tel: 01473 433554

http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/tourism/guide/mansion.htm

• Orford Castle

Orford, Woodbridge , Suffolk

Tel: 01394 450472

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/Details.asp?Property_Id=38&js=yes

Horse Riding:

•  Valley Farm Riding & Driving Centre ,
Wickham Market, Woodbridge , Suffolk IP13 0ND
Tel: 01728 746916

http://www.valleyfarmonline.co.uk/riding/

• Poplar Park Equestrian Centre, Hollesley, Woodbridge

http://www.poplarparkevent.com/POPLAR1.HTM