Lady Florence, the River Cruise Restaurant offering Brunch, Lunch, Dinner & Sunset Cocktail Cruises for a maximum of 12 passengers on the river from Orford regardless of weather & tides. Sailing year round, with a cosy coal fire in winter, The Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant is designed to provide a different and exciting fine-dining [...]
The Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project For many people living in isolated rural communities, it can be difficult to get the information and help they need. With the closure of many rural shops and local post offices, it is easy, especially for the elderly, to feel cut off and in need of support. Luckily, there [...]
Miles Waterscapes, The Water Feature Specialists A family run business with over 95 years experience. We pride ourselves on a flexible service incorporating design, construction, renovation and de-silting of lakes, ponds, moats & reservoirs. We also specialise in water controls and pumping, fountains, bank edging, boat houses, jetties, bridge construction and installation, bespoke fabrication of [...]
Alex Bass is a birdwatching tour guide and speaker, reaching 40 next year! He is based in Braintree and has run tours around Essex and Suffolk for just over 8 years. His tour sites include Manningtree & Flatford Mill, RSPB Minsmere & Dunwich Heath, RSPB North Warren and most recently, Nightjar tours on Blaxhall Common, [...]
Flixton Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum provides the chance to get up close to a number of different aircrafts and view various museum displays of Bomber Command, navigation and air-sea rescue amongst others, all at no cost with free admission. Run by volunteers, NSAM relies totally on contributions from the public and is much loved, [...]
With 200 acres of beautiful Suffolk farmland covered in footpaths, at The Suffolk Punch Trust visitors enjoy the rare sight of 30 iconic Suffolk Punch Horses living together on the oldest working farm to breed this critically endangered working horse. Alongside the stunning horses and foals, live other native breeds on the verge of extinction [...]
The Church stands 100 yards from Constable’s childhood home and a mile from his father’s Flatford Mill. The Bellcage was built in 1531 to house the Bells when the rebuilding of the Tower was stopped due to lack of funds. Church open every day – No access to Bellcage on H & S grounds. Be [...]
This incredible estate, with far-reaching views over the river Deben, is home to one of the greatest archaeological finds of all time. Walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions. Come face to face with your ancestors and explore the [...]
Suffolk Wildlife Trust (SWT) is the county’s largest voluntary organisation working on nature conservation and environmental issues. It has 25,000 members and every year hold hundreds of events ranging from family activity days to adult courses on our nature reserves. Further Details Brooke House, Ashbocking, Ipswich IP6 9JY t: 01473 890089 For further general information [...]
The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns in Suffolk is the focal point of the organisation and provides a delightful place to visit to watch, study or simply enjoy the company of owls and other birds of prey. There are over 60 raptors at the centre, all housed in spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated [...]
As seen on TV and home of the rare breed Essex Pig, Jimmy’s Farm makes a fabulous day out for all the family. With loads to do including enjoying the beautiful gardens and exploring the nature trail, woodland walk, farm shop and butchery, as well as the new restaurant, field kitchen and adventure play area [...]
Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on the Museum’s beautiful 75 acre site, which includes nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. This Museum offers an excellent family day out with a whole host of interesting activities – from getting dressed up in period costume through to grinding flour. Learn about [...]
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, known affectionately as ‘The Middy’, was originally built in the Edwardian era. Although The Middy was effectively broke before it opened, it still managed to struggle on for almost half a century! This fine example of quirky English history is remembered in Suffolk’s only railway museum, also called the Mid-Suffolk Light [...]
