Scenic Suffolk

Monday

A journey to the beautiful Bury St. Edmunds, a historic market town that developed around the medieval Abbey of St. Edmund. From here, it is a short drive to our hotel located in the enviable waterfront area of Ipswich.

Tuesday

Visit to Sutton Hoo, the site of two early medieval cemeteries dating from the 6th & 7th centuries. You can explore the atmospheric Royal Burial Ground and marvel at the full-size Anglo-Saxon ship sculpture. Later we enjoy a 2-hour cruise along the River Deben with on board commentary on the rich wildlife found in the tidal Deben Estuary.

Wednesday

Today we visit the charming north Suffolk seaside town of Southwold. Located on the Suffolk Heritage Coast it is often viewed as ‘the town that time forgot’! The town offers much of interest where you can sample the lovely sea air. Attractions include the working lighthouse, the colourful seafront beach huts, an award-winning pier and don’t miss out on the famous Water Clock which causes a snigger every 30 minutes! Southwold also boasts a unique collection of independent boutiques and shops.

Thursday

A scenic drive will take you through the Dedham Vale and Stour Valley. An area of outstanding beauty en-route to East Bergholt, where John Constable was born. Enjoy some free time before travelling to Beth Chatto Gardens. The gardens began in 1960 from an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel, soil and boggy hollows. It has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside.

Friday

After breakfast, we return via the Suffolk Punch Trust, where you will be able to learn about this English breed of working horse. You will get an informative Guided Tour as well as a horse-bus ride and also see rare breed farm animals as well as the museum of rural life and heritage garden, before returning home during the afternoon.