Places to Visit in Suffolk:
Alder Carr - Farm Shop, Café, Craft Stores and Garden Centre
As well as the Alder Carr Farm shop there’s plenty to explore around the farm with picnic and play area, farm animals, nature trail and river walks. There are 12 independent stores perfect for gifts and treats, including: Courtyard Café Breakfast, lunch, hearty sandwiches, daily specials and a tasty children’s menu, Craft Stores Selection of gifts, craft supplies and workshops from 6 independent stores, Alder Tree Ice Cream Multi-award winning ice cream, made by hand here on the farm, Garden Centre Beautiful outdoor plants, pots, sculptures.
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Baylham Rare Breed Farm
Many of the animals that live at Baylham belong to breeds that are under threat and classified as rare. These breeds need to be conserved as they can make a valuable contribution to the livestock industry and to our quality of life.
Baylham offer an extensive range of farm services for smallholders and livestock owners.
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Framingham Castle
Framlingham Castle is surrounded by parkland and a picturesque lake. Walk the spectacular wall walk and explore the towering walls behind which Mary Tudor was proclaimed Queen of England.
From the remarkable 10.5 metres high curtain wall, take in breath-taking views of the Suffolk landscape and imagine life over 500 years ago.
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Helmingham Hall & Gardens
Visit the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens, learn about the Tollemache family who have resided at Helmingham for many hundreds of years and The Hall that John Tollemache first started work on in 1480. The Park encloses 400 acres and has large herds of both red and fallow deer.
Visit the beautiful Church of St Mary, standing proud on the edge of the Park, it has existed since at least 1258.
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Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum
Visit the ‘Middy’ – Suffolk’s only standard gauge heritage railway.
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is Suffolk’s only standard gauge heritage railway, offering steam open days and events to the general public. Services are normally steam operated on both standard open days and special event days.
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Museum of East Anglian Life
Set in 75 acres of Suffolk countryside, 17 historic buildings and almost 40,000 objects. Visit Abbot’s Hall, a Queen Anne manor house, which is original to the site. In the industrial zone you’ll find the Bone and Boby buildings and a blacksmiths workshop. Also visit the Alton Watermill, Great Moulton Chapel, the wind pump and a beautiful river and nature walk.
Stop off for a cup of tea at the Osier Cafe and the area known as Home Close, this contains Abbot’s Hall Barn, a 13th century bar.
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Suffolk Owl Sanctuary - Stonham Barns
Visit The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary for flying demonstrations and/or talks. A delightful place to visit and watch, study or simply enjoy the company of owls and other birds of prey.
From inside the Sanctuary take a leisurely stroll around and observe the beautiful birds close up, visit the Red Squirrels and Ferrets in the woodland walk, stop by at Meerkat Castle to watch them at feeding time.
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