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Haughley Castle

Earthwork remains of a motte and bailey castle destroyed 1173. These ruins are in the Hundred of Stow,a little N. of Stowmarket. Near the church of Haughley are the remains of a very strong castle,...

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Ipswich Castle

No trace exists of Ipswich Castle, two locations are suggested:- Between Christchurch Park and the town centre at 52.0616,1.14976 Near to the site of Castle Hill Roman Villa at 52.0751,1.1329 There was...

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Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion & Art Gallery. The mansion stands on the site of the Augustinian Priory of Holy Trinity, founded c. 1177. Perpendicular fragments of the priory buildings are exhibited in the...

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Mettingham Castle

Earthwork and structural remains of a moated, fortified manor house and college of secular priests, the latter extant between 1394 and 1542. Understood to be privately owned and not open to the public....

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Wingfield Castle

Remains of castle or fortified manor house licenced in 1384. Only the south curtain wall survives intact, incorporating a gatehouse and polygonal corner bastions. The foundations of the remaining walls...

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Snape Maltings

The Aldeburgh Festival, along with a year round programme of arts events, are housed in and around The Snape Maltings Concert Hall. Wide range of shops and galleries. Birdwatching. The River Alde at...

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Needham Lake

Needham Lake is a popular countryside attraction centred round a flooded gravel pit alongside the River Gipping close to Needham Market. The park also contains the restored Bosmere Lock of the Gipping...

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Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park

‘Best Visitor Experience’ award Winner in the 2009 Tourism in Suffolk Awards. From adrenalin-fuelled white-knuckle thrill rides and coasters like Enigma, Wizzy Dizzy and Thunder Struck to white-water...

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Dunwich Heath

Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature. A rare and precious habitat, the Heath is home to special species such as the...

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Kentwell Hall

A fine C16 red brick moated mansion, the seat of the Clopton family for about 300 years. (1308-1618). A will dated 1563 records the house as new at that time. It stands in a park of 130 acres at the...

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