Curious Discovery's
From the tranquillity of Neptune Quay the lure of the bustling shops in Ipswich town centre is only a few minutes walk away.
Alternatively take the car and within 20 minutes you’ll be transported into a Suffolk scene of chocolate box cottages, wood slatted fishing huts, windmills and endless walks along this picturesque coastline.
Tucked away little places, quiet sleepy backwaters and quaint seaside villages are commonplace and just waiting to be discovered. This is Constable country and you will see why he chose to capture its beauty and way of life, which in almost every part it still retains today.
Here are a few of our suggestions for places to see...
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WOODBRIDGE
Choose Woodbridge for a great day out that will delight all the family. Visit the historic Tide Mill by the River Deben and then wind your way through the medieval paths and streets including the Thoroughfare...
SNAPE MALTINGS
Snape Maltings is a unique collection of granaries nestled beside the River Alde. The fine collection of shops and galleries provide an inspiring shopping experience. The Plough & Sail public house is a favourite for visitors for either a light refreshment, relaxing lunch or evening meal...
NEW WOLSEY THEATRE
A thriving 400-seat theatre in the heart of Ipswich. Offering a wide range of shows including children’s shows, opera, classical drama and hip-hop. One of our specialities is musical theatre and each year our rock ‘n’ roll pantomime plays. Visit The New Wolsey Theatre for more info.
ORFORD NESS
Dunwich Heath is one of Suffolk's foremost conservation areas and along with Orford Ness, it provides important habitats for rare birds, insects, plants and animals, including scarce species like the nightjar, Dartford warbler and ant-lion, as well as wonderful walks with coastal views. At Dunwich Heath you can visit the Coastguard Cottages for...
ALDEBURGH
Charming and sedate seaside town, which grew from an old medieval fishing and shipbuilding centre. The wide High Street has attractive Georgian shop-fronts. Historic buildings include the Moot Hall (c. 1520) and the 15th C. church. Fishermen still pull their boats onto the steep shingle beach, and sell their catch each morning. The famous music festival...
SOUTHWOLD
Southwold Pier is a privately owned pier on the east coast of England, and is a family run business, catering for the large number of visitors Southwold receives each year. After years of storm damage and neglect, the pier itself has been completely rebuilt....