Suffolk is lucky to have an incredibly varied and beautiful coastline. Now that summer has arrived it is the perfect time for a walk on the coast or a trip to the beach with the family. Here we have listed our favourite five beaches in Suffolk, all of which are great for different types of [...]
Supermarket fruit out of season can be so disappointing. Bland, over-ripe, too sour and woolly in texture, the strawberry (usually jetted in from sunnier climes) is always the worst offender. In the summer there is no need to go anywhere else other than your local farmers market, farm shop or pick-your-own farm for beautifully sweet, [...]
Suffolk has been dear to many notable patrons of the arts over the years. The scene has been varied with painters, writers and artists all making a home here and inspiring culture-vultures all over the country. The county plays host to several buildings commemorating some of these figures and here we haved listed five intriging [...]
May is the perfect time to visit some of the gardens in our county. The Archant team have compiled together some of the more unusual or exceptionally beautiful places to visit this month: Woottens, Wenhaston Woottens is a smaller-sized romantic garden that underwent a re-design in 2003. Featuring the largest collection of herbaceous plants in [...]
I Scream, Ipswich This trendy little shop is home to a variety of different flavours of ice cream and sorbet. Set in Ipswich town centre it is a perfect detour for a special treat during your lunch break or a luxurious indulgence to take plenty of time over. As well as standard scoops, I Scream [...]
With the Easter Bank Holiday on the horizon, Suffolk has risen to the occasion with countless events around the county for all ages. There is plenty to do from Easter egg hunts, to farm tours and themed workshops. Here are our top five ways to spend the weekend: Ipswich Museum April 19-22 Spring Week at [...]
We have gathered together some of the finest country house hotels and cosmopolitan destinations in the region to take your lover, friend, mum, dad or whoever you want to treat with a special weekend…
With a variety of landscapes to provide a sensory treat, cycling is a fun and active way of taking in the spectacular scenery and can be enjoyed by families, groups of friends or solo cyclists alike.
Suffolk is incredibly well off in terms of shopping with some great places to go and enjoy a day’s retail therapy. Here’s the Your County Favourite Five…
It can be something of a challenge to come up with with fresh ideas for Christmas presents every year but here are some suggestions for you…
It’s fun to find a challenge and in Suffolk there is no shortage of adventurous activities, which will please those who enjoy an adrenalin boost!
Animal attractions make a fab family day out. Here are our ‘Favourite Five’ recommendations…
Wanting to keep fit in Suffolk, or just keen to take part in some fun sporting activities? Here are our ‘Favourite Five’…
Keen to explore some Suffolk’s historic attractions? Here are our ‘Favourite Five’ recommendations…
