Sightseeing
Waldringfield - 20 Minutes walk from Hemley Hall along the riverbank, lots of space to sit outside overlooking the River Deben.
18 locals recommend
Maybush Inn
Cliff RoadWaldringfield - 20 Minutes walk from Hemley Hall along the riverbank, lots of space to sit outside overlooking the River Deben.
Ramsholt - Perfect riverside setting across the River Deben from Hemley - lovely walks too.
32 locals recommend
Ramsholt Arms
Dock RoadRamsholt - Perfect riverside setting across the River Deben from Hemley - lovely walks too.
Near beaches - Cosy pub near Shingle Street, run by the village, relaxed and friendly
9 locals recommend
The Sorrel Horse
Hollesley RoadNear beaches - Cosy pub near Shingle Street, run by the village, relaxed and friendly
This pub has a new bar, restaurant, kitchen & pool room. Locally sourced home cooked food is served daily. Down the road from Sutton Hoo.
The Plough Sutton
Main RoadThis pub has a new bar, restaurant, kitchen & pool room. Locally sourced home cooked food is served daily. Down the road from Sutton Hoo.
Felixstowe Ferry - Wonderful characterful spot at mouth of the Deben estuary - great fish and chips, coffee and cakes.
9 locals recommend
The Ferry Boat Inn
Felixstowe Ferry - Wonderful characterful spot at mouth of the Deben estuary - great fish and chips, coffee and cakes.
Famous from 'The Dig' film, the National Trust run awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
130 locals recommend
National Trust - Sutton Hoo
Famous from 'The Dig' film, the National Trust run awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site
Framlingham - Wonderful tombs in pretty country town - tomb of Henry FitzRoy, illegitimate son of Henry VIII, and others. Excellent pub in Framlingham, The Station, a fun day out.
St Michael's Church
Church StreetFramlingham - Wonderful tombs in pretty country town - tomb of Henry FitzRoy, illegitimate son of Henry VIII, and others. Excellent pub in Framlingham, The Station, a fun day out.
Delightful local town, well worth time wandering around, walking along the river wall and around the shops and cafes. Very scenic. Cinema and station too. Must visit the Tidemill, a working water mill.
131 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Delightful local town, well worth time wandering around, walking along the river wall and around the shops and cafes. Very scenic. Cinema and station too. Must visit the Tidemill, a working water mill.
Dedham - Home of the famous artist Munnings, many of his paintings and a lovely cafe - recommended.
14 locals recommend
The Munnings Art Museum
Castle HillDedham - Home of the famous artist Munnings, many of his paintings and a lovely cafe - recommended.
Food scene
The Fox Inn
The Street20 minutes walk from Hemley Hall, cosy, good pub garden.
The Ufford Crown
High StreetVery good reputation for a cosy pub with good food.
Cosy dog friendly pub IP13 6TA, near Woodbridge, good food, lovely setting.
10 locals recommend
Dog at Grundisburgh
The GreenCosy dog friendly pub IP13 6TA, near Woodbridge, good food, lovely setting.
Turks Head
Low RoadHasketon - 'Best Pub in Suffolk' for the last two years.
Bromeswell -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/east-anglia/suffolk/articles/suffolk-restaurants/
Top food locally.
47 locals recommend
The Unruly Pig
Orford RoadBromeswell -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/east-anglia/suffolk/articles/suffolk-restaurants/
Top food locally.
Kesgrave - Boutique country house hotel with a deliberately relaxed restaurant and bar on its ground floor.
16 locals recommend
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall
Kesgrave - Boutique country house hotel with a deliberately relaxed restaurant and bar on its ground floor.
Orford - Very popular for coffee and delicious breads and pastries, soup and sandwiches, wonderful walks nearby
39 locals recommend
Pump Street Bakery
1 Pump StOrford - Very popular for coffee and delicious breads and pastries, soup and sandwiches, wonderful walks nearby
Felixstowe seafront - a vibrant pub, restaurant and hotel. Great for breakfasts after a good walk on the seafront.
14 locals recommend
The Fludyers Hotel
Undercliff Road EastFelixstowe seafront - a vibrant pub, restaurant and hotel. Great for breakfasts after a good walk on the seafront.
The Artisan Smokehouse Ltd
Back RoadFalkenham - very local, serving delicious smoked fish and other treats.
Nourish Cafe
Mill RoadNewbourne - walking distance, cafe serving delicious breakfasts and lunches.
Felixstowe - Love this bakery, the most delicious sour dough, croissants and pastries, also a deli - on the main street in Felixstowe. Great to visit after a sea swim, take a coffee away.
The Bakery
116 Hamilton RdFelixstowe - Love this bakery, the most delicious sour dough, croissants and pastries, also a deli - on the main street in Felixstowe. Great to visit after a sea swim, take a coffee away.
Ship Inn Levington
Church LaneLevington - fab views and walks.
City/town information
So much to see from the port one end to the seafront with beach huts and a bustling main street.
https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/10-things-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-felixstowe-2676088
Well worth a day out.
44 locals recommend
Felixstowe
So much to see from the port one end to the seafront with beach huts and a bustling main street.
https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/10-things-you-probably-didn-t-know-about-felixstowe-2676088
Well worth a day out.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g190725-Activities-c47-Ipswich_Suffolk_East_Anglia_England.html
43 locals recommend
Ipswich
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g190725-Activities-c47-Ipswich_Suffolk_East_Anglia_England.html
Wonderful day out - see the Castle and the Church, enjoy sitting in the square with a coffee. Ancient town.
78 locals recommend
Framlingham
Wonderful day out - see the Castle and the Church, enjoy sitting in the square with a coffee. Ancient town.
Ten minutes away, very pretty, on the River Deben, charming shops/river walks/cafes/museum/art galleries.
131 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Ten minutes away, very pretty, on the River Deben, charming shops/river walks/cafes/museum/art galleries.
Visit the Castle, walk along the river wall, take a coffee at the Pump Street Bakery - very relaxing spot.
70 locals recommend
Orford
Visit the Castle, walk along the river wall, take a coffee at the Pump Street Bakery - very relaxing spot.
Southwold
Very popular seaside town.
Lovely walks along the River Stour, Constable Country.
https://www.timeout.com/dedham/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-dedham
65 locals recommend
Dedham
Lovely walks along the River Stour, Constable Country.
https://www.timeout.com/dedham/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-dedham
Art
Very cool beautiful gallery in deepest Suffolk - up the A12 at Benhall - fun to visit. Check on Spirit Studios website for opening hours etc.
Spirit Studios Suffolk