Aldeburgh

  Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo is one of Britain's most important archaeological sites, ranking in significance with Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The burial ground of the Anglo-Saxon pagan kings of East Anglia, Sutton Hoo is the site of one of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries ever made in this country. It has been called "page one of English history" and archaeological digs have uncovered numerous and now famous treasures.

The Sutton Hoo Estate includes a substantial Edwardian house and 103 hectares (254 acres) of grass-heath, salting and woodland on the Deben estuary, as well as the burial grounds themselves.

Tide Mill - Woodbridge

 A mill has stood where the Tide Mill now stands since the twelfth century. The first reference to a mill here occurs in a document dated 1170, giving one Baldwin of Ufford easier access to the building. During the middle ages, the mill was owned by the Augustinian Canons, housed in their Priory in the centre of town. We can be sure that they exercised their 'soke rights', compelling their tenants to send their corn to the mill to be ground and collecting their fixed portion. In 1340, a survey for a tax voted to Edward III valued the tithe of the mill at three shillings per annum.

http://visitwoodbridge.co.uk/tidemill.htm

RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve

Minsmere offers families and keen birdwatchers a great day out. Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to excellent birdwatching hides.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere

Glemham Hall - Woodbridge

Glemham Hall is an elegant, red brick Elizabethan mansion surrounded by 300 acres of parkland situated between Woodbridge and Saxmundham in Suffolk off the A12.

http://www.glemhamhall.co.uk/

Forest Centre at Rendlesham

The Forest Centre at Rendlesham (5 miles from Woodbridge) offers many kinds of activities for all the family from cycle trails, children’s orienteering courses to peaceful nature trails. Rendlesham Forest Centre is the main recreation area for the Sandlings Forests. It has 3 circular walks including a disabled and visually impaired trail, and forest cycle trails. There is also a large picnic area and an adventure playground. Also, see if you can find the giant nightjar play sculpture!

How to get there:
Follow the B1084 Woodbridge to Orford road. Rendlesham Forest Centre is approx 4 miles along this road on the right hand side.

For a copy of their ‘Guide to Forest Activities & Trails’ and further information call 01394 450164.

Orford Ness

A true Suffolk treasure, Orford has remained mostly unaffected by the 20th Century. The town grew up around a 12th Century Royal castle, of which the surviving 90 ft high Keep dominates the surroundings of Orford to this day.
Henry II built the castle for coastal defences and against invaders from the sea, underlining the political and commercial importance of the area at that time. Orford Ness, recently acquired by the National Trust, is open to visitors on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Easter until the end of October, with a ferry departing from the Quay at 30 minute intervals. Advance bookings can be made by contacting Orford Ness Ferry on 01394 450057.

www.orford.org.uk

Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings is a unique collection of granaries and malthouses nestling beside the River Alde. Shops, galleries, and the world class concert hall fill the old buildings. Snape Maltings is a unique day out for all on the Suffolk coast.

www.snapemaltings.co.uk

Suffolk Show - A Great day out for all the family 

Suffolk Show 2010 surpassed expectations

http://www.suffolkshow.co.uk/

Coming soon.

This area of the website will include a series of planned activities for both cyclists and walkers such that they will be able to download a map showing routes and estimated times that allow them to use the Coach and Horses as a focal point of the walk (i.e. park the car at the Coach & Horses, following the designated route and arrive back for lunch or evening meal).

Local Walks: www.walkingworld.com

Click on 'Find a Walk' and add 'Grid Ref: TM280501 or Postcode IP12 1PD

Information for cyclists to show designated safe routes and that they can also hire cycles from the pub and thereafter explore the surrounding area with the local ladies cycling club.

TAXIS in Melton/Woodbridge
M&R 01394 386191
Atlas Cars 0800 0747094