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Family Holidays and Breaks in Suffolk
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With the rugged charm of The Broads to the north and the Suffolk Coast and Heaths both deemed Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Suffolk has lots to offer families considering taking a family holiday to the area. For any fans of horses in the family the town of Newmarket is definitely worth a visit with all manner of horse-themed days out available for the family. The famous Newmarket Racecouse is of course the main attraction but also of interest in the local area is the National Horse Racing Museum. If you’re thinking of staying in the region then the Heath Court Hotel is a great family friendly destination. Set in beautiful countryside on the edge of Newmarket Heath the kids will enjoy the short walk it takes to see some of the horses being exercised. If you’re considering self-catering then Broadland Sands is a good choice along the coastal regions of Suffolk. Not far from Lowestoft, the park has fantastic facilities for the kids with an outdoor heated pool, all manner of sports courts and entertainers at night. Plus it’s ideally located close to The Broads and sandy beaches as well as a number of the local traditional coastal towns. |
Short family breaks in Suffolk
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Ideally suited for a family holiday, Broadland Sands is within easy reach of beaches and coastal towns and just a couple of miles from the Broads. Fun filled family days out can be spent in the nearby areas, with theme parks, railways and nature reserves all waiting to be visited. Mind ... | |
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Escape to the countryside with a family holiday break to Bluestone in Wales. With access to a beach nearby, extensive private grounds within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and a range of leisure and sports facilities for both young and older guests, it’s idea for a short b... | |
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Commanding an impressive location overlooking Corton Cliffs offering fantastic sea views the park has recently undergone extensive redevelopment and renovation. The wide choice of quality accommodation and peaceful grounds offer families and couples alike the perfect place f... | |
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Our top hotels for family holidays in Suffolk
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The comfortable modern Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell has a friendly atmosphere and makes a great base for exploring East Anglia. Children are welcome and family suites availa... | |
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Good family facilities and an outdoor play area for the children at the attractive Kiln Farm. Home cooked meals and a residents bar. Certified caravan club location in the meadow, with electrical hook ... | |
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Ravenwood Hall is a luxurious Country House hotel set in beautiful gardens and woodlands. Charming mews cottage accommodation and a superb restaurant. Children will enjoy visiting the geese and pygmy goats in the groun... | |
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Families with children are welcome at The Black Lion and the kids can enjoy toys, rocking horses and a comfortable family room. This elegantly furnished Georgian hotel is located in a beautiful village overlooking the green. Enjoy fine dining in the award winning restaurant or a delic... | |
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The Ickworth is a luxurious hotel occupying the east wing of this 18th century family estate. It offers contemporary and stylish accommodation whilst retaining many of the original features in keeping with the period building. Part of the Luxury Family Hotels group it is most certa... | |
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The White Horse Inn is a 17th century coaching Inn with a 'ghostly' history. Comfortable bedrooms are situated in an annexe in the garden. Good service, friendly staff and families welcomed. Light meals are served from the Bar Menu and full meals in the Restaur... | |
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In a quiet rural area next to The Beagle country pub, Premier Inn Chantry Park has been recently refurbished. Clean modern décor, with efficient welcoming service and spacious family rooms. There is plenty of free onsite parking and The Beagle pub serves good food in a frie... | |
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Premier Inn Ipswich South is close to the A14 and convenient for the town centre and train station. Comfortable rooms have space for families and a there’s fresh modern décor throughout. The Oyster Reach Beefeater restaurant and pub next door is an early 16th century building a... | |
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In a quiet residential area away from the main roads, Premier Inn Lowestoft is a pleasant place for a family stay. There’s a friendly welcome and family rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable. The Foxburrow Beefeater pub is next door and the centre of Lowestoft is 3 miles ... | |
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The family owned and run Priory Hotel is just on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. Staff are pleasant and friendly and will ensure that you have a comfortable stay. The location is very peaceful with an attractive garden. A refurbishment programme has given mode... | |
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A great choice for families, the Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa has spacious family rooms and excellent leisure facilities. Set in 120 acres of historic parkland this is an excellent base for exploring Suffolk. There’s plenty for families to do at Ufford Park Hotel with a super in... | |
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The elegant and charming Claydon Country House Hotel is just 3 miles from Ipswich, with easy access to the A14. Service is efficient and staff are very friendly and helpful. There’s a pleasant garden overlooked by a very good restaurant. This is a value for money choice for a family br... | |
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The Gatehouse Hotel on the outskirts of Ipswich offers traditional country house accommodation. With just 13 guestrooms this is a charming small hotel in a conservation area, very convenient for the A14 and just a short drive from the town centre. For an even better value family holiday, ... | |
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Set in rolling countryside in the heart of Newmarket, Heath Court Hotel is right on the edge of Newmarket Heath. Children will enjoy the short walk to see the horses being exercised and its a few minutes walk into the centre of town. Spacious family rooms are well furnished and ... | |
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For your family visit to Bury St. Edmunds try something a little different like staying at Gingell Cottage. A collection of small self-catering cottages are set in 5 acres of park with views of horse paddocks or ponds. There are swings, zip wire, trampoline and football nets for the kids... | |
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Barn Lodge is conveniently located in the centre of Suffolk and offers traditional cottage style self catering accommodation which is full of charm and character. The Barn Lodge would make an excellent base from which families can explore the surrounding area. The Lodge offers a wide r... | |
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Conveniently located in close proximity to Cambridge, Newmarket, Saffron Walden, Bury St Edmunds and Duxford, Days Inn Haverhill is award winning accommodation which offers modern style and comfort and is excellent value. The rooms are sleek, spacious and benefit from a good rang... | |
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If you are looking for character and period charm in a peaceful location then look no further than the Strenneth which is conveniently situated on the outskirts of the old market town of Diss. Nestled in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, this 17th century building offers accommodation ... | |
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Steeped in history and tradition, Sutherland House is attractively set in the heart of the quaint and idyllic village of Southwold. Indeed the restaurant come hotel has a real presence in the village and is richly infused with period charm and character. The 16th century building offe... | |
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Here is a hotel that is ideally placed in the centre of Newmarket and is infused with a real sense of historical charm and character. Indeed The Cadogan Hotel is a 19th century detached building which offers accommodation that is drenched in traditional style and comfort. It’s conven... | |
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Treat your family to a great value seaside break and stay in the only sea front Hotel in the town of Felixstowe. The Marlborough Hotel will provide your family with comfortable accommodation in a great location without breaking the bank. The hotel is just a short walk from the historic ... | |
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If you’re after a ‘postcard’ location and ‘chocolate box’ accommodation look no further! Nestled in the centre of the quaint, picturesque village of Dunwich, The Ship Inn is attractively situated on the coast and offers families old school pub-style character accommodation and pr... | |
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Offering a superb central Newmarket location, the recently refurbished White Hart Hotel extends a warm and friendly welcome to all its guests and furnishes them with a pleasant and comfortable stay. With a tradition for serving good hearty food and providing excellent service the White ... | |
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If you fancy treating the family to somewhere which is a little bit special and indulgent then perhaps Thornham Hall is the place for you! Set in a remarkable rural location in Suffolk, immersed in ornate gardens and parkland, Thornham Hall offers accommodation that is refi... | |
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Searching for something a little bit special and a wee bit indulgent? Then maybe Tuddenham Mill-Luxury boutique hotel might be the place for you! As the name suggests this hotel promises a luxurious and opulent experience and it certainly delivers on that promise. In a superb r... | |
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The White Hart is an historic country house inn on the borders of Suffolk and Essex. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, it’s a traditional building with open fireplaces and modern comfortable décor. Their award-winning restaurant is noted for its high standard of cuisine and they als... | |
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Just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Halstead, The Dog Inn is a traditional pub offering comfortable B&B accommodation at value for money prices. Service is friendly and efficient and there’s a pleasant beer garden for the warmer weather. ACCOMMODATION â€... | |
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Novotel Ipswich Centre as the name implies is right in the centre of Ipswich and being part of the Novotel chain you can expect value for money, clean and comfortable accommodation. Car parking is available for an extra charge, and breakfast is not included in all the room rates. ACCOMMODA... | |
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The modern Ramada Encore is within walking distance of the train station and the centre of Ipswich. It’s also easy to reach from the A12 and A14 with a small amount of on site parking available for an extra charge. Free internet Wifi access is available in the public areas of the ho... | |
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The Eel's Foot Inn is a lovely family friendly rural pub close to the Norfolk Coast with welcoming and attentive staff. The comfortable accommodation is in a barn conversion next to the pub and young children will enjoy the free range hens while you will all enjoy their labours... | |
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Family days out in Suffolk
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A cruise up the river is quite a pleasant idea for a family outing, particularly if you can eat and drink while watching the river bank glide slowly by. Two hour cruises on offer along the scenic River Deben to Felixstowe ferry or up to Woodbri... | |
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Manning's has all the traditional attractions of what you would expect in an Amusement Park such as the Waltzer, Giant Bouncy Castle, Swing Boats and funny mirrors. To these are now added many additional features designed to hold your children's interest. The latest is an indoor Adven... | |
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Always an attraction and not only for children; a steam train in action. However, even if it is a non-steaming day there are trackside walks to enjoy. Start your visit at the museum based in the restored station and its track with artifacts and memorabilia relating to the railway on disp... | |
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High Lodge Forest is an ideal place for a great day out whatever the ages of the children in your family. For the very young there is a great play area with giant wooden play sculptures, linked by an easy access trail suitable for buggies! For the older children there's the high wire fo... | |
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At Lowestoft Maritime Museum you can see everything to do with ships that have sailed from here in the North Sea, from models of them to what its like to sail in one. Exhibits range from methods of fishing to the working of a modern lifeboat. The museum attendants are all experienced expert... | |
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At Clare Castle Country Park history is provided by the picturesque ruined castle, and a well-stocked Railway museum. Geography and Biology are covered by the nature trail down to the beautiful River Stour with its many information boards illustrating the wild life of the area.... | |
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If it was pulled, pushed or driven with paying passengers around the town in the last 200 years then they are almost guaranteed to have an example of it in this Transport Museum! There is also a section on the history and products of local engineering compan... | |
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If you and your family are either thrill seekers, or the relax and look at nature types, then quite simply this may be for both of you. Experience all the noisy, splashy thrust of a 400 bhp engine pushing you over the waves at white knuckle speed, or travel genteelly to view the seals on... | |
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It is so nice to think that there are sanctuaries for owls, a place they can go to lower their stress levels! As well as caring for owls here, they also extend help and protection to other birds of prey and it provides an interesting and different idea for a family day out. Children... | |
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It really is amazing how our lives have changed for the better in just a mere millennium or two. In this recreated Anglo-Saxon village (c.420-650AD) at West Stow Country Park & Anglo-Saxon Village you can go into the houses, smell the wood smoke, feel the solid wood and imagine living in t... | |
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Look on my works ye mighty and despair' Hard to imagine that the scenic ruins in these gardens once comprised one of the most powerful and wealthy Monasteries in Britain. However it does provide one of the loveliest settings for a lazy family stroll past the colourful flower beds and possib... | |
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Should really be called - Rides are Us! There are just so many fantastic ones on offer that your kids will be spoilt for choice. These are the 5 * of the roller coaster class and the names of some of them may give you an inkling of what they are like: Wave Breaker, Tales of the Co... | |
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The main attraction at Sutton Hoo is the guided tour of the Anglo-Saxon royal burial site, which has been completely reconstructed. This was the burial chamber of a King and the many fabulous weapons and treasures buried with him are faithfully reproduced for the exhibition. There... | |
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The ruins of this large Norman castle are a possible choice for a family outing on a warm weekend. The castle retains many of the features one expects of any castle worth its salt: massive gatehouse, towers, curtain walls and a good view across the countryside to watch for a poss... | |
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Time was when every self-respecting English holiday resort had its own pier, but few still remain. Fortunately Southwold have renovated their pier to its former glory and now you and the family can enjoy all the traditional attractions, from eating fish and chips, to wondering if the fishe... | |
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Want to see an American bomber or find out about how air/sea rescues are mounted or learn about the role of the RAF from the Second World War to today? Not only can you do this here, but also on display are many aeroplanes ranging from strike fighters to civil aircraft, some of which... | |
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This very childfriendly zoo has all the usual African animals plus a few home-grown varieties. Start your visit by checking out the Park from an open road train with commentaries on all the animals. Highlights of the day for the children will be seeing the animals being fed, so do c... | |
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Ickworth House is a Georgian Italianate style palace set in beautiful rolling countryside. For those interested in history and art, there are important collections of paintings, silver and Regency furniture displayed within the house. The beautiful setting and impressive Rotunda m... | |
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Moyes Hall Museum is a historic 1000 year old building that has themed displays and regular exhibitions on local Suffolk history and social history as well as familiy events. It features exhibits related to crime and punishment, coinage, and death and witchcraft, which is macabre... | |
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Mr G's Bowling Centre is an 8 lane bowling complex that also has a 150 seating capacity bar & restaurant so there is plenty of room for visitors. The Restaurant caters for families and serves childrens meals, as well as a carvery on Sundays. They also cater for childrens parties... | |
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There’s fun for all the family at The Suffolk Show, with riding competitions, flower and garden shows, displays of the finest food and drink from Suffolk and loads of activities for the children. Special programmes this year include an air to ground display by the Red Dev... | |
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Kentwell Hall is a lovely place to take your family especially on the ‘Recreation of History’ days. On these days there will be between 50-100 members of staff dressed up and playing the part of someone from history. (Details are on the website). Children are encouraged to question... | |
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This delightful 16th Century Mansion is furnished with rooms from Tudor to Victorian periods and is a good place to spend a few hours. Christchurch Mansion is a free museum with much to entertain and amuse children. It is set in a fantastic park just five minutes walk from the bus sta... | |
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Christchurch Park is an absolutely massive park in the centre of the city of Ipswich. There are lots of activities for children including nature walks and craft activities run by the Park Rangers, with full details available on their website. Christchurch Park is the oldest par... | |
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The National Stud is the only thoroughbred stud in the UK that is open to the public. As well as being a first class residential training provider for anyone interested in entering the industry, it provides a fascinating insight into the British Thoroughbred breeding industry for the gen... | |
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A visit to Newmarket is not complete unless you experience a day at the Races! The Newmarket Racecourses are famous worldwide as Newmarket is known as the Home of Racing. There is a full programme of events throughout spring and summer, both for seasoned Race goers as well as... | |
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The National Horseracing Museum is located in the centre of Newmarket, in an historical building long associated with horseracing. The National Horseracing Museum contains exhibitions which tell the story of horse racing through the ages, providing a fascinating insight into the people... | |
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Visiting Thorpeness with your children is like going back in time to a land of fairy tales. In 1910 the whole area flooded and this inspired the boating lake known as a ‘Meare’ since it is man made. Around the 64 acre Meare is a mock Tudor village and a water tower known as ‘The H... | |
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Nowton Park, originally part of a private Victorian estate, was taken over by St Edmundsbury Borough Council in 1985 and is now open daily to the public as a recreation park. Nowton Park covers about 200 acres of beautiful countryside with woodland and meadows. There are t... | |
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Enjoy sport or want to get fit? Newmarket Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool is open daily and provides a huge range of activities and group classes for all ages and abilities. The new swimming pool was opened in 2009 and consists of a 25m pool and a small teaching pool, with new chan... | |
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Go back in time to the 12th Century with a visit to Orford Casle, set beside the River Alde near Woodbridge. Orford Castle is nowadays made up only of the original keep but it is in fantastic condition and is surprisingly large inside. Children receive a free activity sheet to engage t... | |
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If you’re looking for a fun and innovative way to take in the sights of Shottisham you should consider a murder mystery driving tour! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ... | |
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The RSPB Lakenheath Fen Reserve is situated around 4 ½ miles from the small market town of Brandon in west Suffolk. Up until twelve years ago it was nothing more than a giant carrot field but after flooding the area and planting 300,000 reeds it was transformed into a picturesque ... | |
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Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, especially if it’s like the delightful Sussex resort of Aldeburgh and especially if you can take in all the sights and a bit of its history with a Murder Mystery Walking Trail. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of c... | |
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Every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy? Now you can take in the sights of Felixstowe with a fun and interactive spy mission walking trail! The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their direction... | |
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All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Kesgrave with a fantastic cycling treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions ... | |
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All kids love a good treasure hunt, and now can explore Woodbridge with a fantastic treasure trail designed with families in mind. The idea is simple. Treasure Trails will provide you with a set of clues for which you have to find answers. To do this you follow their directions on a well-ma... | |
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Scribbles is a pottery painting studio that is suitable for all families that enjoy exploring their creative sides. They have a dedicated room for parties, and for painters who wish to have their own space to paint, plus a large walk in studio on the ground floor for 'walk-in' paint... | |
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