Places to Eat
Across the Alde Valley
Snape & District
The Crown Inn ~ www.snape-crown.co.uk ~ 01728 688324 ~ Bridge Road, IP17 1SL ~ Adnams C.15th Smugglers Inn serving home reared meats and produce from their allotment.
The Golden Key ~ www.goldenkeysnape.co.uk ~ 01728688510 ~ Priory Rd, IP17 1SA ~ “It’s all about the food.”
The Plough & Sail ~ www.theploughandsailsnape.com ~ 01728 688413 ~ Snape Maltings, IP17 1SR ~ Owned by local twin brothers with a passion for local produce.
Snape Maltings Food Hall ~ snapemaltings.co.uk/eat/ ~ A vast range of food items, many are locally produced plus a monthly farmers market.
Snape Maltings Cafes’ and Restaurant ~ www.snapemaltings.co.uk/eat/ ~ Snape Maltings Concert Hall, IP17 1SP ~ One café is above the food hall, another is next door. The concert hall café and restaurant have a stunning view of the landscape.
The Wild Meat Company ~ www.wildmeat.co.uk ~ “Healthy natural meat from the Suffolk countryside direct to your home.”
Stokes Sauces ~ www.stokessauces.co.uk ~ “Unique recipes prepared in small batches with great ingredients.”
The Ship Inn, Blaxhall ~ www.blaxhallshipinn.co.uk ~ 01728688316 ~ School Road, Blaxhall, IP12 2DY ~ Traditional pub, homemade food, chalet accommodation.
The Crown Inn, Great Glemham ~ www.thecrowninnglemham.co.uk ~ 01728 663693 ~ IP17 2DA ~ Serving locally brewed ales and freshly cooked, locally sourced food.
Saxmundham & District
Juniper Barn – Family run café and village shop in a beautiful restored Suffolk barn serving delicious coffee, all-day breakfast, home-made cakes, lunches and lots of treats in our shop. 5 minutes drive from White House Farm www.juniperbarnsuffolk.co.uk
Stannards Butcher ~ 01728 602 081 ~ 8 High St, IP17 1DD
Jackson’s Bakery ~ 01728 602 234 ~ 7 Market Pl, IP17 1AG
Railway Farm Shop ~ 01728 605 793 ~ Main Rd, Benhall, IP17 1HZ ~ Smallholding with bantams, goats and other small animals selling locally grown fruit and vegetables, along with home-produced eggs, honey, chutneys and jams.
Middleton Farm Shop ~ 01728 648 936 ~ Rackford Roost, Middleton, Saxmundham, IP17 3NS ~ Mini restaurant/cafe/food store with local and home grown produce.
Peak Hill Farm Shop ~ www.peakhillfarm.co.uk ~ Organic farm with pasture fed beef, caravan club, weddings and host to Maui Waui Festival; a family friendly gypsy swing weekend www.mauiwauievents.co.uk/
Maple Farm Shop ~ www.maplefarmkelsale.co.uk ~ 01728 652000 ~ Maple Farm, Kelsale, IP17 2PL ~ Visit the pigs, have a free guided farm walk, purchase locally milled organic flours among other lovely local organic produce.
Friday Street Farm Shop and Café [A12] ~ www.fridaystfarm.co.uk ~ 01728 602783 ~ Friday St, Farnham, IP17 1JX ~ Selling own strawberries, biscuits and other food from near and far plus butchery, café, a vintage/reclamation barn and a wonderful fish shack on the same site.
Emmerdale Farm Shop and Butchery ~ www.emmerdalefarmshop.co.uk ~ 01728 668648 ~ Whestleton Rd, Darsham, IP17 3BP ~ Butchery, frozen produce, farm market, garden and pets, red poll tearooms.
Pear Tree Café ~ 07926 510129 ~ Saxon Rd, IP17 1EB ~ https://www.facebook.com/Pear-Tree-Cafe-681988048506881/
The White Horse, Rendham ~ www.whitehorserendham.co.uk ~ 01728663497 ~ Bruisyard Rd, Rendham, IP17 2AF ~ Homemade food with local ingredients and real ales.
The Sweffling White Horse ~ www.swefflingwhitehorse.co.uk Low Road, Sweffling, IP17 2BB 01728 664178 swefflingwhitehorse@hotmail.com Locally brewed ales and ciders, organic and fairtrade wines, small selection of local foods. Accommodation in Badger Cottage and Alde Garden campsite and yurts.
North of Saxmundham, South of Southwold and Further Inland
Darsham Nurseries Shop and Café ~ www.darshamnurseries.co.uk ~ 01728 667022 ~ Main Rd, Darsham, IP17 3PW ~ Café, shop and nursery. Included in the National Restaurant Awards 2016 top 100 list.
The Darsham Hamper ~ 01986 784679 ~ London Road, Darsham, IP17 3QR ~ Flagship co-op shop selling only local produce plus cafe.
Focus Organic, Halesworth ~ www.focusorganic.co.uk ~ 14 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, IP19 8AH ~ 01986872899 ~ Café, Deli and Shop selling a wide variety of healthy, ethical and organic products from near and far.
Emmett’s of Peasenhall ~ www.ebacon.co.uk ~ 01728 660250 ~ Peasenhall, IP17 2HJ ~ Store, café and smokehouse awarded ‘The Best Independently-Owned Shop 2012’ by GourmetBritain.com
Parravani’s Ice Cream ~ www.parravanis.co.uk/~ 01502 715970 ~ Unit 8, George Westwood Way, Beccles, NR34 9BN ~ Locally sourced dairy and ingredients used to make original family recipes of ice creams and sorbets in Suffolk since 1898.
Palfrey & Hall ~ www.palfreyandhall.co.uk ~ 01728 861862 ~ The Food Hub, Kenton Hall Estate, Bellwell Lane, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6JX ~ Bespoke butchers, curing and smoking, smallholder cutting.
Aspall Cider ~ www.aspall.co.uk ~ 01728 860510 ~ The Cyder House, Aspall Hall, Debenham, IP14 6PD ~ Crafting fine Suffolk cyder since 1728.
The Kings Head ~ www.kingsheadyoxford.com~ 01728 668871 ~ Brook St, Yoxford, IP17 3EX ~ Serving local fresh produce and game from 11am onwards.
Satis House ~ www.satishouse.co.uk ~ 01728 668221 ~ A12 Main Rd, IP17 3EX ~ Modern English cuisine in a Georgian manor house.
RSPB Minsmere ~ Reserve with a café, events, walks, learning, and play ~ 01728 648281~ Minsmere, Saxumunham, IP17 3BY ~ www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-a-z/reserves-by-name/m/minsmere/index.aspx
Framlingham & District
Leo’s Deli ~ www.leosdeli.co.uk~ 01728 724059 ~ 17 Market Hill, IP13 9AN ~ Fine foods, chocolate, cheese, wines and charcuterie.
The Dancing Goat Cafe ~ wwwthedancinggoatframlingham.wordpress.com ~ 01728621434 33 Market Hill ~ IP13 9BA
The Station Hotel ~ www.thestationframlingham.com ~ 01728723455 ~ Station Rd IP13 9EE ~ Inn serving local ales and food plus wood-fired pizza
The Crown Hotel ~ www.crownframlingham.co.uk ~ 01728 723521~ Market Hill, IP13 9AN ~ Restaurant, bar and hotel.
Earl Soham Brewery ~ www.earlsohambrewery.co.uk ~ 01728 861213 ~ Unit 1A Meadow Works, Debenham, IP14 6RP
Huttons Butcher ~ www.johnhuttonbutcher.co.uk ~ 01728 685259 ~ The Street, Earl Soham, IP13 7SA
Garnetts Gardens [Hacheston] ~ www.garnettsgardens.co.uk ~ 01728 724589 ~ Garnetts Gardens, The Street, Hacheston, IP13 0DT ~ Farm shop, café, garden center caravan site.
The Farm Café and Shop [Marlesford A12] ~ www.farmcafe.co.uk ~ 01728 747717 ~ Main Rd (A12), Marlesford, IP12 0AG ~ Passionate about local food.
The Castle Inn ~ www.castleinnframlingham.co.uk ~ 01728 724033 ~ Castle St, IP13 9BP ~ Traditional pub with bar menu, local ales and ciders.
The Railway Freehouse ~ www.therailwayframlingham.co.uk ~ 9 Station Road, IP13 9EA ~ Seasonal menu, games room and petanqu.e
Framlingham Market ~ www.framlinghammarket.co.uk ~ Market Hill ~ Every Tuesday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 5pm. ~ Fresh local produce, cakes, wines, crafts, flowers and plants.
Leiston & District
Nichols Family Butcher ~ 01728 830 559 ~ 30 Sizewell Rd, Leiston IP16 4AB
Simply Delicious Delicatessen ~ www.simplydelicioussuffolk.co.uk ~ 01728833078 ~ 70 High Street, IP16 4BZ ~ Homemade cakes, preserves, chutneys, vegetarian deli counter with vegan options.
Platts Greengrocers ~ 01728 830362 ~ 43 High St, Leiston, IP16 4EL.
Gracie’s Kitchen ~ 01728 833552 ~ 69 High Street, Leiston, IP16 4BX ~ Cakes and meals, opposite the cinema.
The Parrot and Punchbowl ~ 01728 830221 ~ Aldringham Lane, Aldringham, IP16 4PY ~ 16th Centuary Smugglers Inn.
The Eel’s Foot Inn ~ www.theeelsfootinn.co.uk ~ 01728 830154 ~ Eastbridge, Leiston, IP16 4SN ~ Adnams food and drink with local specialties, folk music, bird watching, rooms and caravan hook-up.
Sizewell Tea ~ Sizewell Gap, Sizewell, IP16 4UH ~ Tea shack near the beach.
Elmwood Nurseries ~ 01728 830 797 ~ Leiston Rd, Knodishall, Saxmundham IP17 1UQ ~ Garden Centre.
Thorpeness & District
The Dolphin Inn and Village Stores ~ www.thorpenessdolphin.com ~ Locally supplied village store, rooms, and restaurant with seasonal a la carte menu and summer bbqs.
Golf Club and Hotel Thorpness ~ www.thorpeness.co.uk ~ 01728 453266 ~ Dining is open to all for breakfast, lunch and dinner, local ingredients.
The Kitchen @ Thorpeness ~ www.thekitchenthorpeness.co.uk ~ Remembrance Road, Thorpeness, IP16 4NW ~ Seasonal and local food attached to the Emporium vintage market stalls.
Meare Shop and Tearooms ~ 01728 452156 ~ Thorpeness Meare, IP16 4NW ~ Watch the boats from tables on the waterfront and feed the swans.
Aldeburgh
The Aldeburgh Market ~ www.thealdeburghmarket.co.uk ~ 01728452520 ~ 170-172 Aldeburgh High Street, IP15 5AQ ~ Market café and shop selling local fresh fish, fruit and veg, good food.
Munchies ~ aldeburgh-munchies.business.site ~ 0172845456 ~ 163 to 165 High Street, IP15 5AN ~ Freshly made local food to eat in or take away for a picnic.
Marc 1 Wines ~www.facebook.com/marc1wines ~ 01728 453977 ~ 161A High St, Aldeburgh IP15 5AN ~ Fine wines, beers and spirits selected from Suffolk to Sydney.
Slaughden Wines ~ www.richardkihl.ltd.uk ~ 01728 454455 ~ Slaughden House, 140-144 High Street, IP15 5AQ ~ Trading fine wines since 1969.
Aldeburgh Fish and Chip Shop / The Golden Galleon ~ www.aldeburghfishandchips.co.uk ~ Sister fish and chips shops at either end of the High St.
Beach Fish Shacks ~ Fishermen huts selling their daily catches straight from their nets and smoked specialties.
Ice Cream Hut ~ Selling wonderful flavors and gelati. Find it on the beach front near fish huts and high street, next to the water where you can sail toy boats.
Ives Ice Cream Parlour and Coffee Bar ~ www.ivesices.co.uk ~ 01728 452264 ~ 160 High Street, IP15 5AQ ~ Passionate about British Ice cream.
The Lighthouse ~ www.lighthouserestaurant.co.uk ~ 01728453377 ~ 77 High St, IP15 5AU ~ “Restaurant open for morning coffee/lunch/dinner, with outdoor tables and an emphasis on local fish.”
Regatta Restaurant ~ www.regattaaldeburgh.com 01728452011 171 High Street, IP15 5AN ~ Seaside/nautical family run restaurant with a focus on local seafood and own smokehouse.
The Wentworth Hotel ~ www.wentworth-aldeburgh.com 01728352312 Wentworth Rd IP15 5BD ~ Country house hotel and restaurant with sea views.
The Ice Creamery ~ www.theicecreamery.co.uk ~ 128 High Street, IP15 5AU ~ Ice cream is locally sourced from Marybelle; a small local family dairy. Using locally sourced organic ingredients they also make homemade waffles, cookies and brownies.
Delphine’s Diner ~ 01728 452917 ~ 76 High St, IP15 ~ Authentic 1950s Diner.
Chopping’s Hill Café and Bakery ~ www.facebook.com/Choppings-Hill-Cafe-Bakery-1673721052912496/?rf=420430694696501 ~ 01728453204 ~ 181 High Street, IP15 5AL.
Prezzo ~ www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk ~ 01728454452 ~ 146 High St, IP15 5AQ ~ “Casual Italian chain restaurant for stone-baked pizzas”
Ash Smoked Fishes ~ Crag Path, Aldeburgh, IP15 5BT ~ Fish hut with own smoked fish.
Thai Street Café ~ www.dpsbar.co.uk 01728453530 106-108 High St, IP15 5AB Pop-up restaurant serving fresh authentic Thai street food with a combo of local and Thai ingredients. In the yard behind DP’s bar, near the beach. Take away or eat in at DP’s bar.
DP’s Bar ~ www.dpsbar.co.uk 01728453530 106-108 High St, IP15 5AB Refurbished old chemist with art deco bar, serving the Thai street café food and real ales.
The White Heart ~ 222 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AJ [map] [gmap]Tel: 0871 951 1000 Pub serving real ales at the bottom of the high street with a pizza shack in the garden.
The Brudenell Hotel ~ www.brudenellhotel.co.uk 01728 452071 The Parade, Aldeburgh IP15 5BU Contemporary rooms and a seafood and grill restaurant with panoramic sea views. Serving food all day with fresh, local ingredients.
The White Lion ~ www.whitelion.co.uk 01728 452720 Market Cross Pl, Aldeburgh IP15 5BJ Contemporary hotel with bar and ‘Brasserie Bleue’ menu serving locally caught fresh fish.
Orford
Butley Oysterage ~ www.pinneysoforford.co.uk/restaurant/ ~ 01394 450277 ~ Market Hill, IP12 2LH ~ “Long-running, no-frills eatery with its own smokehouse, offering local oysters and freshly caught seafood.” info@butleyorfordoysterage.co.uk
Pinney’s of Orford ~ http://www.pinneysoforford.co.uk/ 01394 459183 The Old Warehouse, Quay St, IP12 2NU info@pinneysoforford.co.uk Shop, traditional smoke house, freshly caught fish daily and oysters they’ve been growing at Butley Creek since the 1950s.
Pump Street Bakery ~ www.pumpstreetbakery.com ~ 01394 459829 ~ 1 Pump St, IP12 2LZ ~ Multi award winning locally hand made chocolate, coffee, artisan breads, sourdoughs, pastries and a café. info@pumpstreetbakery.com
The Crown and Castle ~ www.crownandcastle.co.uk ~ 01394 450205 ~ IP12 2LJ ~ Passionate about local, fresh ingredients. Winner for best food; Sawdays British Hotel Awards 2017. info@crownandcastle.co.uk
Orford Village Stores ~ www.orfordgeneralstore.com ~ 01394 450204 ~ Front St, IP12 2LN ~ Tiny community hub with bare essentials, locally grown grocery, Palfrey and Hall bespoke local meats, cheeses etc.
RiversideTearoom ~ 01394 459797 ~ Orford Quay, IP12 2NU ~ Teas, coffees, light food, in a big fisherman’s hut with a view of the water and boats.
Brinkley’s Fish Shed ~ www.orford.org.uk/visit-explore-stay/where-to-shop/brinkleys-fish/ ~ 01728 688 261 ~ Locally caught fish and shellfish.
The King’s Head ~ www.thekingsheadorford.co.uk ~ 01394 450271~ Front St, IP12 2LW ~ Adnams Gastropub serving local ales and foods.
The Jolly Sailor ~ www.jollysailororford.co.uk ~ 01394 450243 ~ Quay St, IP12 2NU ~ “Traditional pub with rooms in a circa 400-year-old building, with free breakfast and a garden.”
Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant ~ www.lady-florence.co.uk ~ Orford Quay, Suffolk IP12 9LU ~ 01473 558712 ~ “Former fishing boat for intimate brunch, lunch and dinner river cruises, with seasonal British menu.”
Orford Ice Cream Shack in the Quay ~ carpark and sometimes at the castle; run by a local couple with kids. They supply blankets to sit on the grass and due to demand, they may even sell a new ice cream flavour specially for dogs!
Orford Country Market ~ Every Saturday 9.30-1pm ~ Orford Town Hall ~ www.orford.org.uk/tastes-of-orford/country-market/
High House Fruit Farm (Sudbourne) ~ www.high-house.co.uk ~ Sudbourne, IP12 2BL
fruit@high-house.co.uk ~ Seasonal fruit, apple juice and camping.
The Froize (Chillesford) ~ www.froize.co.uk ~ The Street, Chillesford, IP12 3PU ~ 01394 450282 ~ A homemade, homegrown, freehouse restaurant, passionate about fresh local produce.
Woodbridge
Woodbridge Farmers Market ~www.woodbridgefarmersmarket.co.uk ~ 01394 383128 ~ Woodbridge Community Centre, Station Rd, IP12 4AU Locally produced food and drink market held monthly.
Honey and Harvey Café ~www.honeyandharvey.co.uk ~ 01394 548161 ~ 56 Thoroughfare, IP12 1AL ~ Artisan coffee house and bar.
The Firestation ~www.firestationcoffee.co.uk ~ 01394 389674 ~ 21B Thoroughfare, IP12 1AA ~ Freshley roasted house coffee, cakes and lunches, veggie and vegan options, weekend cocktail bar with live music.
The Cake Shop Bakery ~www.cakeshopbakery.co.uk ~ 01394382515 ~ 19 The Thoroughfare, Suffolk, IP12 1AA ~ Hand crafted bread and cakes since 1946, recipes passed down through the family.
The Table ~www.thetablewoodbridge.co.uk ~ 01394 382428 ~ 3 Quay St, IP12 1BX ~ Relaxed brasserie for lunch or dinner.
The Crown Hotel ~ www.thecrownatwoodbridge.co.uk/ ~ 01394 384242 ~ Thoroughfare, IP12 1AD ~ Award winning restaurant serving ‘the best of Suffolk,’ bar, boutique rooms, spa, jazz nights.
The Unruly Pig ~ www.theunrulypig.co.uk ~ 01394 460310 ~ Orford Rd, Bromeswell, IP12 2PU ~ “Beamed, rustic restaurant putting an emphasis on seasonal, local produce in a creative, modern menu.”
The Riverside ~ www.theriverside.co.uk~ 01394 382174 ~ Quayside, IP12 1BH ~ “Airy dining space and bar serving local produce, plus a charming cinema.”
The Galley ~ www.galley.uk.com~ 01394 380055 ~ 21 Market Hill, IP12 4LX ~ “Restaurant in pretty, old building with modern English-continental food created by Turkish patron.”
The Old Mariner ~ www.theoldmariner.co.uk~ 01394 382679 ~ The Old Mariner, 26 New Street, IP12 1DX ~ A ‘hub of good food,’ local and homemade, plus local music.
Christine’s Patisserie and Tearoom ~ www.christinescakeshop.com ~ 01394 385013 ~ 74 Beresford House, Throughfare, IP12 1AL ~ Sweet and savory options using locally sourced ingredients, also a variety of workshops and classes.
Woodbridge Deli ~ 01394 610000 ~ 2A New Street, IP12 1DT ~ “Foodie Aladdin’s cave.”
The Red Lion ~www.facebook.com/thelionwoodbridge ~ 01394 549962 ~ The Red Lion, 90 Thoroughfare, IP12 1AL ~ “This vibrant and warming pub offers a wide selection of dishes on their menu, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.”
Southwold
Sole Bay Fish Company ~ www.solebayfishco.co.uk ~ 01502 724241 ~ Shed 22e, Blackshore, IP18 6ND ~ Restaurant, smokehouse, deli and fresh fish counters with catches straight from their boats, all in a harbor-side converted fisherman’s hut.
Mr T’s Fish and Chips ~ 01502 724709 ~ 1 Blackshore Cottage, Southwold IP18 6TA ~ Fish and chips served from a fisherman’s hut in the harbor.
The Harbour Inn ~ www.harbourinnsouthwold.co.uk ~ 01502722381 ~ Black Shore, Southwold IP18 6TA ~ Traditional fisherman’s pub on the edge of the water.
The Sail Loft ~ www.sailloftsouthwold.uk~ 01502725713 ~ 53 Ferry Road, Southwold IP18 6HQ ~ Renovated and relaxed café / bar / restaurant near the beach with artisan food and drinks.
The Little Fish and Chip Shop ~ 01502 218120 ~ 2 East St, Southwold IP18 6EH ~ Relatively new to Southwold, a wonderful fresh fish counter and fish and chip shop.
The Lord Nelson ~ www.thelordnelsonsouthwold.co.uk ~ 01502 72207 ~ info@thelordnelsonsouthwold.co.uk 42 East Street, IP18 6EJ ~ ‘Beer by the sea.’ Seasonal food. Dogs welcome.
Mills and Sons Butchers ~ www.twitter.com/mills_and_sons ~ 01502 722104 ~ 23 Market Pl, Southwold, IP18 6E Award winning meats and take away food.
The Two Magpies’ Bakery www.twomagpiesbakery.co.uk 01502 726120 88 High St, Southwold IP18 6DP ~ Award winning artisan bakery (winners of world bread awards among others) cakes, daily bread, sourdough pizza, café.
Adnams Cellar and Kitchen Store ~ 01502 725612 ~ 4 Drayman Square, Victoria Street, IP18 6GB ~ Café, kitchen and drinks shop specializing in Adnams drinks brewed and made in Southwold.
The Crown Hotel ~ www.adnams.co.uk/hotels/the-crown ~ 01502 722275 ~ 90 High St, Southwold IP18 6DP ~ Fresh local food served in bustling Adnams pub and hotel.
Cafe/ice cream huts on the beach ~ 1 is near the high street, 1 is by the beach huts and 1 by the lifeboats and harbor.
Southwold Pier ~ www.southwoldpier.co.uk ~ 01502 722105, N Parade, IP18 6BN ~ Boardwalk restaurant, clockhouse café, beach café and ice creams.
Wangford Farm Shop ~ www.wangfordfarmshop.co.uk ~ 01502578246 Rj.miller@btopenworld.com ~ Hillside Farm, Wangford, NR34 8AS ~ Selling their own home grown potatoes and veg along with other locally produced milk, fruit juice, cakes, ice creams, preserves, oils, flowers and pet products.
Walberswick
The Anchor ~ www.anchoratwalberswick.com ~ 01502722112 ~ The St, Walberswick IP18 6UA ~ Championing local producers and food, a green, dog friendly pub with accommodation and their own allotment.
The Bell Inn ~ www.bellinnwalberswick.co.uk ~ 01502 723109 ~ Ferry Rd, Walberswick, IP18 6TN ~ A 600 year old pub with home cooked, locally sourced food, Adnams ales and rooms overlooking the sea.
The Black Dog Deli ~theblackdogdeli@googlemail.com 01502 723925 ~ Walberswick, IP18 6UG ~ An array of homemade and local food and coffee.
Places to Buy Seeds & Seedlings for Growing
he following businesses all sell seedlings for growing on.
Etheridge Nurseries ~ 01379 384 204 – at Framlingham Market every Tuesday
The Walled Garden, Benhall ~ www.thewalledgarden.co.uk 01728 602 510
Ladybird Nurseries, Snape ~ www.ladybirdnurseries.co.uk 01728 688 289
Elmwood Nurseries, Knodishall ~ 01728 830 797
BOTANICA, Campsea Ashe ~ www.botanica.org.uk
Wyevale, Woodbridge ~ www.thegardencentregroup.co.uk 01394 380 022
Notcutts, Woodbridge ~ www.notcutts.co.uk 01394 445 400
Picnic Adventures
For your picnic choose from the wonderful array of local shops, delicatessens and cafés listed. Or supermarkets supporting local produce are:
Waitrose in Saxmundham and there are Co-Ops’ in Woodbridge, Aldburgh, Leiston, Saxmundham, Framlingham, Southwold.
Picnic with the redshanks on the banks of the Alde ~ and enjoy the many beautiful walks in the area www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org/assets/…/2011-11-07-Snape-Explorer-WEB.pdf
Snape ~ River trips, cycling, walking, discover nature, books, art and visit what is known as “one of the world’s leading centres of music, where you’ll find inspiring concerts and festivals throughout the year, from the flagship Aldeburgh Festival to the folk, world and jazz of the Snape Proms” https://snapemaltings.co.uk
Walk in Captain’s Wood Nature Reserve, Sudbourne, 5 mins drive from Orford and Snape ~ http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves/captains-wood
Endless exploring in Tunstall forest, accessible via many points in a wide area ~ https://www.forestryengland.uk/tunstall-forest
Get the little boat from Orford Quay to visit the lighthouse and National Trust’s nature reserve Orford Ness ~ https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orford-ness-national-nature-reserve
Discover Iken, walk the footpaths around the water, visit the church, even go canoeing ~ https://www.theguardian.com/news/2007/jun/02/guardianspecial4.guardianspecial21
Explore Suffolk Estuaries and heaths ~ http://www.suffolkcoastandheaths.org/estuaries/
A map of RSPB reserves in Suffolk ~ http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/find-a-reserve/reserves-near-me/index.aspx?c=Suffolk
Further Useful Info, Tide Times, Places etc
Events and Other Local Points of Interest (A few of the many)
Suffolk Walking Festival in June ~ http://www.suffolkwalkingfestival.co.uk/
Aldburgh Food and Drink Festival ~ http://www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk
Maui Waui Festival ~ http://www.mauiwauievents.co.uk ~ End of August each year at 25 Peakhill Farm, Theberton, Suffolk. IP16 4TG ~ World and local music with a gypsy folk twist, circus, art, comedy, workshops, stalls, food and camping for families and all ages.
The Woodbridge Shuck ~ http://www.thewoodbridgeshuck.org.uk ~ Festival of shellfish and seafood on the banks of the river Deben. Runs for 3 days every autumn.
Latitude Festival ~ http://www.latitudefestival.com ~ July ~ Henham Park, Southwold.
Folk East Festival ~ http://www.folkeast.co.uk/ ~ August ~ Glemham Hall Grounds “One of the best world music, roots and folk festivals in the UK for 2016.” The Guardian.
Visit the Suffolk Punch Trust ~ which is a charity preserving the endangered breed of beautiful Suffolk Punch heavy horses http://suffolkpunchtrust.org/
Visit Castles in Orford ~ http://www.orford.org.uk and Framlingham http://www.framlingham.com/
Discover the Anglo Saxon royal burial site at Sutton Hoo ~ https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo
The Suffolk Food Hall ~ (Near the Orwell Bridge, Ipswich) ~ http://www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk/ ~ Foodhall of entirely local produce, includes a 7 meter counter of fresh locally caught fish. Also has café and shop, open 7 days.
Articles About Food in Suffolk (A few of the many)
Nigel Slater explores food from the Suffolk Coast https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2001/jul/15/foodanddrink2
East Suffolk Foodie Destinations https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/sep/06/foodie-destinations-east-suffolk
Suffolk Coast Seafood Restaurants http://www.visitsuffolk.com/blog/seafood-restaurants-on-the-suffolk-coast.aspx
What to do with 36 hours in Aldeburgh http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/england/east-anglia/suffolk/aldeburgh/articles/36-hours-in-aldeburgh/
10 Best pubs for Suffolk Sunday Lunch ~ http://www.suffolkmag.co.uk/food-drink/10_of_the_best_pubs_for_sunday_lunch_in_suffolk_1_4514564
Travel
Green Traveller ~ http://www.greentraveller.co.uk/suffolk-coast-heaths-local-transport Info on travel by train, bus, bike and ferry.
Trains ~ Fast trains run regularly from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich. From Ipswich trains pass through Westerfield, Woodbridge, Melton,
Wickham Market, Saxmundham, Darsham, Halesworth, Brampton, Beccles, Oulton and Lowestoft. ~ Saxmundham is the closest to Aldeburgh,
Leiston and Thorpeness. Darsham or Halesworth are the best stop for Walberswick and Southwold. Alternatively you can take the Great Eastern Main Line to Norwich and alight at Ipswich.
Train timetables ~ http://www.eastsuffolkline.com/timetables
Train Tickets ~ http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/planjourney/search
Bike hire and walking routes from train stations ~ http://www.suffolkonboard.com/trains/
Buses
Foot Ferries, Boat Trips & Exploring Suffolk Rivers and Coast
If you would like to explore the farm’s beautiful little Woodland Nature Walk, Bluebell Walk and Meadow Walk, or the Festival’s Rebirding Projects, you can find photo-trails and video recordings on the Festival’s Instagram account.
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