For comprehensive information on where to go and what to do in Suffolk check out the following sites:

General area

www.norfolkbroads.com - East Anglia generally
www.blythweb.co.uk
- North East Suffolk

www.southwold.info
- Specifically Local
www.bramfield.net
- Local Village

B&B Accommodation

www.brightsfarm.co.uk - 10 mins walk across the valley from Grove Farm.

Restaurants

The Westleton Crown, nr Southwold 
All of the benefits of a genuine local can be found in the bar where the welcome is warm, the atmosphere relaxed, and plenty of local ales are consumed. Alternatively you can enjoy our sophisticated, imaginative menu and extensive wine list served in our elegant dining room, cosy parlour or stylish conservatory."
 
The Queens Head
, Bramfield 
Named 'Suffolk Dining Pub of the Year' two years in succession.
"Widely known as an establishment of the highest quality cuisine... Experience our unique and warm atmosphere for yourself."

The Bell Inn, Walberswick
Recommended by Which? Best Pub Guide 2004, The Good Pub Guide 2004 and Les Routiers Hotel & Restaurant Guide 2004.
"The 600 year old Bell Inn is situated...near to the village green and a stone's throw from the beach. It's peace and tranquility have always been popular with visitors to this part of Suffolk."

The Roundhouse
, Thorington
Originally the Keeper's Cottage on the Thorington Hall Estate.
Dating from 1800, the house is built of brick and pebblestone, with a thatched roof, and is set in two acres of woodland and gardens.

Caterers

Food Creation, Halesworth

Tennis

Southwold and District Tennis Club Courts available for public hire.

Horse Riding

Shipmeadow Equestrian Centre, Beccles
"A small, friendly riding and livery centre situated in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. We offer hacks, treks and tuition... ride for just 30 minutes or 3 hours on bridleways, fields and country lanes".
Greentrees Riding Centre, Saxmundham
"A small friendly, family run yard... activities we offer range from tiny tots lead rein walk outs on our Shetland ponies, to trekking for all the family."

Golf

Halesworth Golf Club, Bramfield Road
"Situated on the outskirts of Halesworth in approximately 174 acres of undulating hills in the beautiful Suffolk countryside...You will be assured of a great day out at Halesworth Golf Club".

Thorpeness Golf Course, Aldeburgh
"Designed by James Braid and built in 1922. It is a coastal heathland course offering a tough challenge to all levels of player. The course winds through silverbirch, pine trees, gorse and heather...one of the Top 100 Courses in the British Isles".
 
Ufford Park Golf Course, Woodbridge
"Voted in the top 40 'winter golf courses in Great Britain' by 'Todays Golfer' magazine and Now home to The PGA Euro pro Tour (October 2003 & 2004)...All golfers are welcome to enjoy the challenge of our 18 hole, par 71 (s.s 71) course which has been designed to professional standards".

Bike Hire

Walberswick Cycle Hire, Walberswick
"A wide range of recent, modern bicycles available for hire by the day or by the week."

Boat Trips

Costal Voyager, Southwold
"The new experience from Sail Southwold...From short, high speed, fun trips around Sole bay...to longer full days trips perhaps as far as Scroby Sands to see the seals."

Shooting

High Lodge, Saxmundham
"Built and designed by 3 times World Champion clay shooter, John Bidwell, this family run business combines world class shooting facilities with a 9 hole golf course, fishing lakes stocked with specimen coarse fish, archery and air-rifle shooting."

Go Karting

Ellough Park Raceway near Beccles
"At 800 x 7.5m, is the region's biggest and fastest kart circuit...For novices and/or youngsters we can provide 'restricted' pro-karts and cadet karts."

Other

Suffolk Wildlife Park
3 miles south of Lowestoft
Voted Top Suffolk Family Attraction by the Good Britain Guide. "See rhinos, zebras, ostriches, giraffes and antelope wandering freely together, just as they would in the wild!"



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