Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England

By Sophie, published Sep 13, 2007
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Suffolk is a coastal county in the east of England. There are a lot of reasons to visit this beautiful county. Here are the top 10 reasons to visit.

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: Castles

Suffolk is a great place to visit if you are interested in Norman castles. Framlingham and Orford are both located near the east coast.

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: Somerleyton Hall

Suffolk is full of stately homes to visit, that span many periods in history, such as the Jacobean era. The difficulty is not in finding stately homes, but in choosing which ones to visit. Somerleyton Hall and Gardens is situated in Somerleyton. It was remodelled from its original Jacobean design and is now modelled after the Victorian period.

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: Pleasurewood Hills

Pleasurewood Hills is one of the top theme parks in Suffolk. Set in 50 acres and full of fun rides such as the Pirate Ship, Enigma and many others, children and adults are bound to have a fun day at this exciting theme park.

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: Hiking

Suffolk is a green, lush county with many locations throughout the county to go hiking in the open woods and forests. Try the "Flint Walk" beginning at Grimes Graves, near Brandon for an insight into the flint industry during the Neolithic period.

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: Felixstowe

Suffolk is conveniently located by the east coast. Even in west Suffolk, you are never much more than an hour away from the beach. Felixstowe is more than just a port town with services running every day to the Continent. It is also worth a visit if you would like to take a stroll down the pier or a paddle in the North Sea. If you would rather take a swim in the North Sea, be warned. It is very cold!

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: International Markets

Suffolk is a very cosmopolitan county and this is reflected by the international markets that are often arranged in the county, featuring delights from France, Portugal and other countries.

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England: Horseracing in Newmarket

Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England
Top 10 Things to See and Do in Suffolk, England

Beach huts in Southwold, Suffolk

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Takeaways
  • Framlingham and Oxford Castles are near the east coast
  • Pleasurewood Hills is a fun family theme park
  • Suffolk beaches are spectacular, giving you a glimpse of the North Sea
Did You Know?
Horseracing is big business in Newmarket, Suffolk
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Great article - will file it when I will be travelling to Merry Old England

Posted on 09/16/2007 at 10:09:00 PM

 
Sounds fun.

Posted on 09/15/2007 at 7:09:00 PM

 
I appreciate the comments. Sophie

Posted on 09/14/2007 at 8:09:00 AM

 
This is excellent. Is this going to be in the book? I'm keeping the articles. At least I'll have a personal travel guide.

Posted on 09/14/2007 at 1:09:00 AM

 
Sounds great.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 6:09:00 PM

 
Really well put together article, job brilliantly done here Sophie.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 4:09:00 PM

 
The castles and the beaches sound wonderful.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 2:09:00 PM

 
Sounds great. Am bored sitting here in OHio. Wish I could go now.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 1:09:00 PM

 
Thanks for the comments. Suffolk is the greatest! Sophie

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 11:09:00 AM

 
Great source of information on things to do in Suffolk. Sounds like a place I'd love to visit.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 11:09:00 AM

 
Nice variety of activities.

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 11:09:00 AM

 
Ah, Sophie, you make me want to just book reservations and go! Thanks for the info!

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 10:09:00 AM

 
Interesting article!

Posted on 09/13/2007 at 10:09:00 AM

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