Activities in Suffolk
You can find a wide range of activities in Suffolk to keep you busy and entertained throughout your stay in this lovely county.
What better way to see Suffolk than with Iceni Tours?
We specialise in bespoke, chauffeur driven, guided tours of Suffolk's glorious Heritage Coast and its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We'll create a tour based on your interests. You'll visit the sites and sights you decide upon, staying as long as you want to.
For more details, please see: Iceni Tours
Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. It's for anyone who likes to live life adventurously - you don’t have to be a seasoned explorer to enjoy the experience! The Go Ape experience gets the adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all, it’s just great fun. We hope to see you swinging through the trees soon!
For more details, please see: Go Ape!
Come along to Snape Maltings, a great day out for everyone. At Snape Maltings you'll find a collection of Victorian Maltings buildings set alongside the picturesque River Alde. The buildings are filled with shops, galleries, a tea room, restaurant and public house - open daily from 10am. We have a vibrant calendar of events, please see: Snape Maltings for more details.
Viking Mariners, Ipswich offer a fantastic day out, allowing you to escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life and soak up the invigorating sea air and first class services of one of the UK’s premier boating locations on the East Coast! All sailing yachts and power vessels are fully equipped to provide you with everything needed to make your event truly unique. Viking Mariners offer a range of events, whether bespoke to your personal needs or one of the fixed price packages.
The Cooking Club is a fantastic way to get your kids cooking, creating delicious and nutritious meals from scratch. There are many ways to get involved, from Themed Workshops to Birthday Parties.
For more details, please see: The Cooking Club
Carter's Teapots, Debenham is a fantastic place to visit for everyone - especially families and those of you who enjoy a good cuppa! You can see teapots being made & painted by hand, paint your very own teapot (you can return to collect your creation once it has been glazed, or have it posted to you), and enjoy a refeshing cup of tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake in the conservatory. There is an impressive collection of teapots on display, most of which are available for purchase.
If you love to explore the high seas, Alton Water Sports Centre is for you! Based in 400 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, Alton Water is home to an active reservoir and training centre and is open every day of the year, excluding Christmas Day, to both members and day visitors. You can learn a new skill by taking part in Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Paddle boarding, Sculling or Windsurfing! Perfect for holiday activities, Stag Do's and corporate events.
For more energetic activities in Suffolk please see Outdoor Sports in Suffolk.
Everyone enjoys live entertainment, and The Apex, Bury St Edmunds offers a varied range of performances that will suit all tastes - whether you be a fan of music, comedy, theatre, or all three! There are also family friendly shows on offer and the venue opens daily on non-event days for visitors to enjoy a coffee and relax in its wonderous surroundings. This newly-opened venue also plans to offer free events at various times in the year.
As the birthplace of both Constable and Gainsborough Suffolk offers inspiration for artists of all ages and abilities.
For example, the one & two-day Photography & Painting Courses offered by expert tutors at The Pin Mill Studio make for a great, fun and informative day out for experienced artists and beginners alike. Each course finishes with a a delicious 2 course meal and drinks at the famous Butt and Oyster included in the price!
See our listing of Suffolk courses to find one that might inspire you - Suffolk Courses.
You can also take both regular and one-off lessons in Suffolk, such as the Horse Riding and Carriage Driving lessons available from Poplar Farm Stables, Hundon. This is great fun for all the family, no matter what your experience and ability. There are also Pony days for children - please click on the link above for full details.
Well known for it's flat lands and large skies, Suffolk is a great place to take part in some nature activities. For example, we have several RSPB sites in Suffolk - see RSPB Suffolk.
There are lots of lovely Beaches in Suffolk to try kite-flying or sun bathing! The beaches are beautiful and the breeze just right – dig out that fun red face with its wavering tails and head off to watch it climb the skies.
With its beautiful coastline, Suffolk has all the watersports. Splash about in a boat, or try rafting, watersking, surfing, or enjoy kiteboarding or scuba diving. Equipment and tuition is available. Or, if you don’t wish to propel yourself across the water, there is a range of river and coastal cruises. You can combine a break with learning to sail or show your worth to fellow sea-captains by beating them in regular organised races.
Golf is enhanced by the splendid scenery of Suffolk. Curious to try? Have your first lessons in Suffolk! There are plenty of golf courses in Suffolk and some of them are attached to our best Hotels so you can easily recuperate after a satisfying round. See Suffolk Golf Courses
Want to express your wilder nature? Do paintball and go-karting. Or if you are feeling in the military mood, try your hand at shooting and military driving. The diverse range of activities in Suffolk even includes skiing and snowboarding at Suffolk Leisure Park!
And don’t forget those wonderful staples of rural enjoyment –
Walking in Suffolk, Fishing in Suffolk, and Horseriding in Suffolk!
For more Activities please see our Full List of Activities in Suffolk.
For an up-do-date guide to all of the hot deals being offered by hotels in Suffolk, please see Special Offers from Hotels in Suffolk.
What is the most exciting activity you've ever taken part in in Suffolk? Or the most relaxing?! Please send all your reviews to suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.
What better way to see Suffolk than with Iceni Tours?
We specialise in bespoke, chauffeur driven, guided tours of Suffolk's glorious Heritage Coast and its Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We'll create a tour based on your interests. You'll visit the sites and sights you decide upon, staying as long as you want to.
For more details, please see: Iceni Tours
Go Ape is the UK's No.1 Forest Adventure. It's for anyone who likes to live life adventurously - you don’t have to be a seasoned explorer to enjoy the experience! The Go Ape experience gets the adrenalin pumping, gets people out of their comfort zones and above all, it’s just great fun. We hope to see you swinging through the trees soon!
For more details, please see: Go Ape!
Come along to Snape Maltings, a great day out for everyone. At Snape Maltings you'll find a collection of Victorian Maltings buildings set alongside the picturesque River Alde. The buildings are filled with shops, galleries, a tea room, restaurant and public house - open daily from 10am. We have a vibrant calendar of events, please see: Snape Maltings for more details.
Viking Mariners, Ipswich offer a fantastic day out, allowing you to escape from the hustle and bustle of every day life and soak up the invigorating sea air and first class services of one of the UK’s premier boating locations on the East Coast! All sailing yachts and power vessels are fully equipped to provide you with everything needed to make your event truly unique. Viking Mariners offer a range of events, whether bespoke to your personal needs or one of the fixed price packages.
The Cooking Club is a fantastic way to get your kids cooking, creating delicious and nutritious meals from scratch. There are many ways to get involved, from Themed Workshops to Birthday Parties.
For more details, please see: The Cooking Club
Carter's Teapots, Debenham is a fantastic place to visit for everyone - especially families and those of you who enjoy a good cuppa! You can see teapots being made & painted by hand, paint your very own teapot (you can return to collect your creation once it has been glazed, or have it posted to you), and enjoy a refeshing cup of tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake in the conservatory. There is an impressive collection of teapots on display, most of which are available for purchase.
If you love to explore the high seas, Alton Water Sports Centre is for you! Based in 400 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, Alton Water is home to an active reservoir and training centre and is open every day of the year, excluding Christmas Day, to both members and day visitors. You can learn a new skill by taking part in Sailing, Rowing, Canoeing, Paddle boarding, Sculling or Windsurfing! Perfect for holiday activities, Stag Do's and corporate events.
For more energetic activities in Suffolk please see Outdoor Sports in Suffolk.
Everyone enjoys live entertainment, and The Apex, Bury St Edmunds offers a varied range of performances that will suit all tastes - whether you be a fan of music, comedy, theatre, or all three! There are also family friendly shows on offer and the venue opens daily on non-event days for visitors to enjoy a coffee and relax in its wonderous surroundings. This newly-opened venue also plans to offer free events at various times in the year.
As the birthplace of both Constable and Gainsborough Suffolk offers inspiration for artists of all ages and abilities.
For example, the one & two-day Photography & Painting Courses offered by expert tutors at The Pin Mill Studio make for a great, fun and informative day out for experienced artists and beginners alike. Each course finishes with a a delicious 2 course meal and drinks at the famous Butt and Oyster included in the price!
See our listing of Suffolk courses to find one that might inspire you - Suffolk Courses.
You can also take both regular and one-off lessons in Suffolk, such as the Horse Riding and Carriage Driving lessons available from Poplar Farm Stables, Hundon. This is great fun for all the family, no matter what your experience and ability. There are also Pony days for children - please click on the link above for full details.
Well known for it's flat lands and large skies, Suffolk is a great place to take part in some nature activities. For example, we have several RSPB sites in Suffolk - see RSPB Suffolk.
There are lots of lovely Beaches in Suffolk to try kite-flying or sun bathing! The beaches are beautiful and the breeze just right – dig out that fun red face with its wavering tails and head off to watch it climb the skies.
With its beautiful coastline, Suffolk has all the watersports. Splash about in a boat, or try rafting, watersking, surfing, or enjoy kiteboarding or scuba diving. Equipment and tuition is available. Or, if you don’t wish to propel yourself across the water, there is a range of river and coastal cruises. You can combine a break with learning to sail or show your worth to fellow sea-captains by beating them in regular organised races.
Golf is enhanced by the splendid scenery of Suffolk. Curious to try? Have your first lessons in Suffolk! There are plenty of golf courses in Suffolk and some of them are attached to our best Hotels so you can easily recuperate after a satisfying round. See Suffolk Golf Courses
Want to express your wilder nature? Do paintball and go-karting. Or if you are feeling in the military mood, try your hand at shooting and military driving. The diverse range of activities in Suffolk even includes skiing and snowboarding at Suffolk Leisure Park!
And don’t forget those wonderful staples of rural enjoyment –
Walking in Suffolk, Fishing in Suffolk, and Horseriding in Suffolk!
For more Activities please see our Full List of Activities in Suffolk.
For an up-do-date guide to all of the hot deals being offered by hotels in Suffolk, please see Special Offers from Hotels in Suffolk.
What is the most exciting activity you've ever taken part in in Suffolk? Or the most relaxing?! Please send all your reviews to suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.
