Here you can find a wide range of activities in Suffolk to keep you active during your stay in this lovely county. This article is aimed at families with older children - we also have Kids Days Out for younger children and less active Things to Do in Suffolk for those who want to enjoy Suffolk at a gentler pace. But for full on activities in Suffolk, you've come to the right place!

Enjoy a range of horse-related activities at Suffolk Punch Trust during hours of family fun. Meet these most rare of breeds while also visiting the museum, the stud and see the display of drays, tumbrels and wagons together with antique farm machinery, all in working order. See the Suffolk Punch Trust near Woodbridge.

At Beacon Rally Karts in Ipswich you can enjoy an action packed day out for the whole family as they cater for everyone from 5-75.

Come and test your nerve and skill at this great Rally track and enjoy a thrilling time - find out more here Beacon Rally Karts


Go Ape in Thetford Forest 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. Come and swing through the trees in Suffolk! See: Go Ape!



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.

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The East Anglian Sailing Trust (EAST) based in Ipswich Marina, provide disabled East Anglians and their carers with sailing activities, days out and courses to promote enhanced independence, confidence and involvement. Click on the link above to find out more.


If you're interested in Watersports and Sailing in Suffolk, then check out Alton Water Activity Centre on Suffolk's largest reservoir. Here they offer a variety of courses from windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boards, dinghies, row boats and more, plus they have plenty of equipment available to hire, experience not always necessary! So bring the family down and make a day of it on the water! If you're staying closer to Bury St Edmunds then check out St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association which is a small, family orientated watersports club based at Lackford Lake, 5 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds. The Club runs a range of events including dinghy racing, pursuit races, Royal Yachting Association sailing courses and coaching sessions for members. A mixed fleet of dinghies is available for hire to Club members, so click on the link here - St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Club - to find out more

Discover more about Sailing & Boat Trips in Suffolk here



For something a little gentler visit Carter's Teapots, Debenham where you can see teapots being made & then select & paint your very own teapot! There's also at cafe here so when you've finished painting you can then enjoy a refeshing cup of tea and a delicious slice of home-made cake in the conservatory. At Pennikkity Pots in Ipswich you can paint a pot or plate and take it home with you - make the perfect, personalised present for a gift. No need to book.

Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park
Lots of Thrills and Spills at Pleasurewood Hills!

This great family theme park is celebrating its 30th birthday this year with new rides & a party atmosphere, so book now!

For other energetic activities in Suffolk please see Outdoor Sports in Suffolk and Outdoor Activities in Suffolk.


As the birthplace of both Constable and Gainsborough Suffolk offers inspiration for artists of all ages and abilities. Assington Mill offer a range of eclectic creative rural courses from bee keeping to thatch making and much in between, or you can sign up at one & two-day Photography & Painting Courses offered by expert tutors at The Pin Mill Studio. Each course finishes with a a delicious 2 course meal at the famous Butt & Oyster included in the price! Or you could try a relaxing yoga retreat at Potash Barns in the glorious Suffolk countryside - restore your karma!

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See our listing of Suffolk courses for more inspiration - 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. .



Well known for its 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 so if you fancy a spot of birdwatching Suffolk is the place to visit!

You can find a whole range of outdoor activities and sports in Suffolk, from shooting to golf all of which are 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 - check out these Golf breaks in Suffolk



Want to go a bit mad in Suffolk? We can offer paintball, go-karting, skiing and snowboarding at Suffolk Leisure Park and much more! click on the link above for an active day out at Suffolk Leisure.

Activities in Suffolk
And don’t forget those wonderful staples of rural enjoyment –
Walking in Suffolk,
Cycling in Suffolk, Fishing in Suffolk, and Horseriding in Suffolk!

For more Activities please see our Full List of Activities in Suffolk.



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What is the most exciting activity you've ever taken part in in Suffolk? Or the most relaxing?! Please send all your reviews to info@suffolktouristguide.com.