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 The Moot Hall. Aldeburgh. The Moot Hall was
once, as long ago as the middle of the 16th century, in the centre
of Aldeburgh. By the beginning of the 17th century houses were
being lost to the sea and a hundred years later there was little
more to the East of the Moot Hall than there is today, it is
now only a few yards from the beach. The Moot Hall is now the
meeting place of the Town Council and, upstairs, a small, but
interesting, museum. Location:
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Snape
Maltings, Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SR. Tel: 01728 688303/5. Snape
Maltings is a unique collection of granaries and malthouses nestling
beside the River Alde. Shops, galleries and restaurants fill
the old buildings where local barley was once malted for the
brewing industry. The present owners, the Gooderham family, bought
the Maltings in the 1960s and set about its gradual restoration
and rejuvenation. About 5 miles west of Aldeburgh. |
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LONG SHOP MUSEUM, Main Street, Leiston, Suffolk
IP16 4ES. Tel: 01728 832189. The Long Shop Steam Museum will
introduce you to Richard Garrett III or Elizabeth Garrett Anderson.
Describes the lives of working people in an industrial town in
the Victorian era. About
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Leiston
Abbey, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4TB. Leiston Abbey is a beautiful
historic site dating from 1363, set in the Suffolk countryside
on the heritage coast. A 14th-century abbey with a 16th-century
brick gatehouse. Managed by Pro Corda Trust, a charity running
chamber music courses for children during the school holidays. www.leistonabbey.co.uk. About 4 miles north of Aldeburgh. |
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Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. The Lowestoft &
Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club welcomes you to this web site of
powerboat racing held at Oulton Broad, the oldest racing circuit
in Gt. Britain and the only venue in the world to hold weekly
race meetings. www.lobmbc.co.uk. Location: About 4 miles east of Beccles. |
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Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.
NR33 8BL. Tel: 01502 518459. The only place in the British Isles
where visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal
forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th century. www.eatm.org.uk. Location:
About 4 miles east of Beccles. |
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Beccles and District Museum, Leman House,
Ballygate, Beccles, NR34 9ND. Tel: 01502 715722. The museum is
housed in Leman House, a 16thC Grade I Listed building. Beccles
has had a number of clock and watch makers since the 17th Century
and this is reflected in the Museum. www.becclesmuseum.org.uk.
Location: In the centre
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Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, The Cathedral Office,
Abbey House, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS.
Tel: 01284 754933. Pilgrims and tourists have been visiting the
site of St Edmundsbury Cathedral for over a thousand years. Today,
we offer all who come to the Cathedral a warm welcome, the opportunity
to pray and the chance to explore on their own or as part of
a tour. www.stedscathedral.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Bury St Edmunds. |
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Theatre
Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR. Tel:
01284 755127. The Theatre itself is currently undergoing an exciting
restoration and development programme and we plan to open our
doors again in September 2007. Whilst the Theatre is out of action,
we are presenting as varied and interesting a programme of events
as we can at venues in and around Bury St Edmunds. www.theatreroyal.org. Location: In the centre of Bury St Edmunds. |
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Bury St Edmunds Art Gallery, The Market Cross,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1BT. Tel: 01284 762081. Bury St
Edmunds Art Gallery was established in 1972 and occupies the
spacious first floor of a fine Grade 1 listed Robert Adam building
in the centre of the town. www.burystedmundsartgallery.org. Location: In the centre of Bury St
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Ickworth
House, Park & Gardens, Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE. Tel: 01284 735270. Unusual
Georgian house and landscape park. Extraordinary oval house,
built by the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol Important collection of Old Master paintings. National Trust. Charges apply. About 2 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. |
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 West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village,
Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6HG. Tel: 01284
728718. The Anglo-Saxon Village is set in 125 acres of country
park with woods, a river & a lake. The Visitor Centre (with
disabled access). Shop & Cafe, Children's play area, Nature
trail and Picnic area. About
5 miles north west of Bury St Edmunds. |
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Trinity Park (Formerly Suffolk Showground),
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH. Tel: 01473 707110.
The Suffolk Showground is situated in the heart of Suffolk where
the A12 link from London to Ipswich meets the A14 direct route
to Cambridge and the Midlands. The Suffolk Show aims provide
a show which meets the leisure expectations of the people of
Suffolk and its neighbouring Counties. www.suffolkshow.co.uk.
Location: About 6 miles
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Manning's
Amusement Park, Sea Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2DW. Junior
theme park with numerous rides, slides and attractions. Tel:
01394 282370. Location: In the centre of Felixstowe. |
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Landguard Fort, Felixstowe. Landguard Fort
has a long and rich history dating from 1667. What remains now
are parts of the walls and casemate rooms within, dating from
the Fort of 1744. The Landguard Fort volunteers, in collaboration
with English Heritage, aim to open the Fort for seven days each
week during the season. Tel. 01394 278400. Special events are
planned. Charges apply. www.landguard.com. Location: In the centre of Felixstowe. |
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Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, Essex.
CO9 3DJ. Tel: 01787 460261. A visit to the castle and its beautiful
grounds is ideal for a family outing, and during the summer there
are a variety of special events which bring its colourful history
alive. Come and enjoy one of our exciting Jousting Tournaments
or other entertainments. www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk. About 8 miles south east of Haverhill. |
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Nether
Hall, Cavendish, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8BX. Tel: 01787 280221.
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Trinity Park (Formerly Suffolk Showground),
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH. Tel: 01473 707110.
The Suffolk Showground is situated in the heart of Suffolk where
the A12 link from London to Ipswich meets the A14 direct route
to Cambridge and the Midlands. The Suffolk Show aims provide
a show which meets the leisure expectations of the people of
Suffolk and its neighbouring Counties. suffolkshow.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Ipswich. |
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Christchurch
Mansion, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, IP4 2BE. Tel: 01473 433554.
Christchurch Mansion is a fine Tudor building set in an ancient
and beautiful park close to the centre of Ipswich. With historic
room settings, paintings by Gainsborough and Constable and beautiful
furniture. Disabled access to parts of the building. Gift Shop
and licensed cafe. Location: In the centre of Ipswich. |
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Dedham Vale and Flatford - Constable Country.
Flatford Mill is on the River Stour close to the Suffolk-Essex
border. There is a tiny 16th century thatched cottage (Bridge
Cottage) beside the river, now owned by the National Trust. Famous
location for John Constable's idyllic pastoral paintings. About 10 miles south west of Ipswich. |
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The Guildhall of Corpus Christi, Market Place,
Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9QZ. Tel: 01787 247646. Tudor
building in the heart of a remarkably preserved small medieval
town. Stunning early 16th-century timber-framed building. Local
history museum, with exhibitions on medieval cloth industry.
National Trust. Charges apply. Location:
In the centre of Lavenham. |
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Ickworth
House, Park & Gardens, Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE. Tel: 01284 735270. Unusual
Georgian house and landscape park. Extraordinary oval house,
built by the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol Important collection of Old Master paintings. National Trust. Charges apply. About 9 miles north of Lavenham. |
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Suffolk Wildlife Park, Kessingland, Lowestoft,
Suffolk NR33 7TF. Tel: 01502 740291. Kessingland is a small and
charming coastal village a few miles south of Lowestoft. It is
home to the largest and most popular visitor attraction in the
area - lions, rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs, and hundreds more animals.
About 3 miles south of
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Pleasurewood
Hills Leisure Park, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ. Tel:
01502 508200. A small theme park suitable for all ages on the
Norfolk / Suffolk Border. A fantastic range of rides and some
superb shows. About 2 miles north of Lowestoft. |
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Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Whapload Road,
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XG. The museum specialises in the history
of the Lowestoft fishing fleet from early sail to steam. The
museum contains a fine collection of models. Tel: 01502 561963.
Location: On the outskirts
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Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.
NR33 8BL. Tel: 01502 518459. The only place in the British Isles
where visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal
forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th century. www.eatm.org.uk. Location:
On the outskirts of Lowestoft. |
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Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. The Lowestoft &
Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club welcomes you to this web site of
powerboat racing held at Oulton Broad, the oldest racing circuit
in Gt. Britain and the only venue in the world to hold weekly
race meetings. www.lobmbc.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Lowestoft. |
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West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village,
Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6HG. Tel: 01284
728718. The Anglo-Saxon Village is set in 125 acres of country
park with woods, a river & a lake. The Visitor Centre (with
disabled access). Shop & Cafe, Children's play area, Nature
trail and Picnic area. About
6 miles north east of Mildenhall. |
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Thetford
Forest Park, located on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk. Designated
a Forest Park by the Forestry Commission in May 1990, Thetford
Forest attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year. It hasa
large population of hares, rabbits, gamebirds and deer. It has
become popular with mountain bike enthusiasts, both families
and experienced riders enjoy the trails.
Location: About 7 miles
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Newmarket Racecourses, Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket,
Suffolk, CB8 0TG. Tel: 01638 675 500. Newmarket is both the historical
home and the current powerhouse of British horseracing. The excellent
facilities are extremely flexible and are the ideal venue for
a wide variety of events. The town houses over 2500 racehorses,
some 70 licensed trainers and more than 60 stud farms. www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk.
Location: About 8 miles
south west of Mildenhall. |
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Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk,
IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 612229. East Anglian firms such as Garretts,
Burrells, Boby, Smyth and Fison are represented in evocative
displays. These firms made a wide range of products to support
agriculture; including agricultural machinery, malting equipment,
bricks and fertiliser. www.eastanglianlife.org.uk. About 3 miles north west of Needham
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Haughley
Park and Gardens, nr Stowmarket, IP14 3JY. Tel: 01359 240701.
A seventeenth century house (1620) with park, garden and bluebell
wood. The estate now consists of the park and about half of the
original woodland and covers 267 acres.
About 6 miles north west
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Newmarket Racecourses, Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket,
Suffolk, CB8 0TG. Tel: 01638 675 500. Newmarket is both the historical
home and the current powerhouse of British horseracing. The excellent
facilities are extremely flexible and are the ideal venue for
a wide variety of events. The town houses over 2500 racehorses,
some 70 licensed trainers and more than 60 stud farms. www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
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The
National Horseracing Museum, 99 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk
CB8 8JL. Tel: 01638 667333. The museum gift shop stocks a wide
range of products, many of which are unique to the museum. www.nhrm.co.uk. Location:
In the centre of Newmarket. |
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Anglesey Abbey, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire CB5 9EJ. Tel: 01223 810080. Jacobean-style country
house with rare works of art. National Trust. Charges apply.
About 8 miles west of
Newmarket. |
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Ickworth
House, Park & Gardens, Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE. Tel: 01284 735270. Unusual
Georgian house and landscape park. Extraordinary oval house,
built by the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol Important collection of Old Master paintings. National Trust. Charges apply. About 9 miles east of Newmarket. |
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Suffolk Wildlife Park, Kessingland, Lowestoft,
Suffolk NR33 7TF. Tel: 01502 740291. Kessingland is a small and
charming coastal village a few miles south of Lowestoft. It is
home to the largest and most popular visitor attraction in the
area - lions, rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs, and hundreds more animals.
About 3 miles south of
Oulton Broad. |
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Pleasurewood
Hills Leisure Park, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ. Tel:
01502 508200. A small theme park suitable for all ages on the
Norfolk / Suffolk Border. A fantastic range of rides and some
superb shows. About 2 miles north of Oulton Broad. |
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Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Whapload Road,
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1XG. The museum specialises in the history
of the Lowestoft fishing fleet from early sail to steam. The
museum contains a fine collection of models. Tel: 01502 561963.
Location: On the outskirts
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Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft.
NR33 8BL. Tel: 01502 518459. The only place in the British Isles
where visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal
forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th century. www.eatm.org.uk. Location:
On the outskirts of Oulton Broad. |
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Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. The Lowestoft &
Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club welcomes you to this web site of
powerboat racing held at Oulton Broad, the oldest racing circuit
in Gt. Britain and the only venue in the world to hold weekly
race meetings. www.lobmbc.co.uk. Oulton Broad. |
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Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk,
IP14 1DL. Tel: 01449 612229. East Anglian firms such as Garretts,
Burrells, Boby, Smyth and Fison are represented in evocative
displays. These firms made a wide range of products to support
agriculture; including agricultural machinery, malting equipment,
bricks and fertiliser. www.eastanglianlife.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Stowmarket. |
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Haughley
Park and Gardens, nr Stowmarket, IP14 3JY. Tel: 01359 240701.
A seventeenth century house (1620) with park, garden and bluebell
wood. The estate now consists of the park and about half of the
original woodland and covers 267 acres.
About 4 miles west of
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Mechanical Music Museum and Bygones Trust,
Blacksmith Road, Cotton, Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1QN. Tel:
01449 613876. A selection of fairground organs and pipe organs,
street pianos, music boxes, polyphons and many other musical
items, housed in a purpose-built building. About 5 miles north of Stowmarket. |
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Guildhall of Corpus Christi, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury,
Suffolk CO10 9QZ. Tel: 01787 247646. Tudor building in the heart
of a remarkably preserved small medieval town. Stunning early
16th-century timber-framed building. Local history museum, with
exhibitions on medieval cloth industry. National Trust. Charges
apply. About 10 miles
south west of Stowmarket. |
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Anglian Railway Museum Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6
2DS. Tel: 01206 242524. The Museum is a registered charity. The
Museum has a wide collection of locomotives and rolling stock,
some of which are fully restored and others are undergoing repair
and restoration.Visitors are welcome to look around the shed
and see our volunteers at work. Steam Train Rides. www.earm.co.uk. About
8 miles south of Sudbury. |
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Hedingham Castle, Castle Hedingham, Essex.
CO9 3DJ. Tel: 01787 460261. A visit to the castle and its beautiful
grounds is ideal for a family outing, and during the summer there
are a variety of special events which bring its colourful history
alive. Come and enjoy one of our exciting Jousting Tournaments
or other entertainments. www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk. About 6 miles west of Sudbury. |
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Nether
Hall, Cavendish, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8BX. Tel: 01787 280221.
Collection of English watercolours. About 5 miles north west of Sudbury. |
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Gainsborough's House, 46 Gainsborough Street,
Sudbury, Suffolk · CO10 2EU. Tel: 01787 372958. Gainsborough's
House opened as a museum in 1961. It houses a large collection
of his paintings, drawings and prints. www.gainsborough.org.
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Guildhall of Corpus Christi, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury,
Suffolk CO10 9QZ. Tel: 01787 247646. Tudor building in the heart
of a remarkably preserved small medieval town. Stunning early
16th-century timber-framed building. Local history museum, with
exhibitions on medieval cloth industry. National Trust. Charges
apply. Location: About
5 miles north of Sudbury. |
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Trinity Park (Formerly Suffolk Showground),
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH. Tel: 01473 707110.
The Suffolk Showground is situated in the heart of Suffolk where
the A12 link from London to Ipswich meets the A14 direct route
to Cambridge and the Midlands. The Suffolk Show aims provide
a show which meets the leisure expectations of the people of
Suffolk and its neighbouring Counties. www.suffolkshow.co.uk.
Location: About 5 miles
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Woodbridge
Tide Mill, Tide Mill way, Woodbridge. Tel: 01473 626618. The
Tide Mill Yacht Haven at Woodbridge on the River Debden. There
has been a mill here since the twelfth century. The Woodbridge
Tide Mill has been renovated and is up and running again. Open
to the public. There is much to see but do note the mill wheels
only work for two hours either side of low tide. www.tidemill.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Woodbridge. |
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Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Suffolk IP12 3DJ. Tel: 01394 389700 (Estate office). One of Britain's
most important and atmospheric archaeological sites. Priceless
royal treasures discovered in a huge ship grave. National Trust.
Charges apply. Location:
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- Newmarket Racecourse, Westfield House, The Links, Newmarket,
Suffolk, CB8 0TG. Tel: 01638 675 500. newmarketracecourses.co.uk
- Bury St Edmunds Cathedral, The Cathedral
Office, Abbey House, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33
1LS. Tel: 01284 754933. stedscathedral.co.uk
- Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3DJ. Tel:
01394 389700
- Snape Maltings, Nr.
Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1SR. Tel: 01728 688303/5
- Suffolk Wildlife Park, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33
7TF. Tel: 01502 740291
