Children’s Activities and Family Fun in Suffolk
If you are on a family holiday with the kids, or just looking for a fun day out over the weekend or during the school holidays, Suffolk is a great choice for you. Packed full of fun things to do for families and children of all ages, Suffolk offers you tons of activity options that will inform, entertain and excite.
Suffolk is a great place in which to keep the whole family occupied while getting some fresh air - not least during the spring and summer months. Suffolk enjoys fantastic weather (please see Sunny Suffolk for all the facts!) and offers a vast selection of outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy!
A great day out for all the family can be had at Easton Farm Park, Woodbridge! There is a whole host of friendly farm animals to meet, including Suffolk Punch Horses and German Micro-Pigs, plus on-going activities for children take place every day. Some lovely walks can be taken down to the River Debden - see how much wildlife you can spot along the way! - and an on-site cafe is open every day offering crean teas and other tasty delights. Please click on the link above for more information.
For a relaxing day out, why not trying messing about on the River Stour with Flatford Boats, East Bergholt - at just £6 per hour it is the cheapest boat hire in the UK!
One activity that can be enjoyed come rain or shine is horse riding at Poplar Farm Stables, Hundon. Here you will find horse riding and carriage driving lessons for all ages and abilities in either the outdoor or indoor arenas, and kids will love taking part in one of the Pony Days where they can help out on the farm and meet the horses, and then get two free rides on a pony!
Everyone enjoys a daytrip to the beach, and Lowestoft, Aldeburgh, and Felixstowe are all great sea-side towns. There is plenty for the whole family in the lovely coastal town of Southwold, such as award-winning beaches, a great selection of shops, restaurants and inns, and of course, the traditional Southwold Pier. Children love the old-fashioned amusement arcade, the famously cheeky water clock, the Flash Gordon-esque telescope, and the weather stations!
Another wonderfully traditional day out for the whole family can be had in Mannings Amusement Park, Felixstowe. Here you will find children’s rides, penny pushers, video games, casino areas, crazy golf, Sunday markets, bars, cafes and more!
The RSPB Suffolk have a number of sites across Suffolk, and offer a full programme of events for children, families and nature-lovers throughout the whole year. Please click on the link above for more information on all of the RSPB sites in Suffolk. The Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Ipswich also have a number of events and activities running throughout the year that make for great family days out.
If you go down to the woods...
you might find some archery taking place & childen are welcome to join in. In
Dunwich Forest on a Sunday morning you can find the Whitefriars Bowmen (whitefriars.bowmen@gmail.com) who have been shooting in the woods for many years. Equipment available to hire and lessons given but best to email ahead first as competitions are also regularly held in the Forest.
Children love animals, and activities involving all kinds of breeds can be found in Suffolk. They can meet the farm animals and go wild in the Adventure Playground at Jimmy's Farm, Ipswich, say hello to the cute miniature Shetland ponies, visit the Stallion unit and then take a tour of The National Stud, Newmarket.
The whole family can enjoy a relaxing day out by a pretty lake (perfect for picnics!) and meet the unusual breeds of animals at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Ipswich.
If you are an active family seeking an exciting day out, there are a number of pulse-racing options for you to choose from! You will find 'Wipeout', the tallest, fastest and most extreme rollercoaster in Suffolk at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft - plus other hair-raising rides for older children, and more subdued rides plus live animal shows (cheeky and hilarious Parrot show being a firm favourite!) for younger kids.
You can try your hand at clay target shooting at Fulton's Shooting, Worlington. Trained instructors are on hand to offer guidance and ensure the safety of all involved, and all sessions can be adapted for families to compete against one another in teams, and for younger participants.
At Suffolk Moto Park, Ipswich you can enjoy the exciting activities of 4x4 and dirt kart driving, quad riding, and clay pigeon shooting, plus there are junior quads available for 9-16 year-olds.
Equally thrilling family activities can also be found at Anglia Indoor Karting, Ipswich, as you race one another around their premier indoor karting track, and five-to-eight-year-olds can go wild on the Kubz Karting course!
More action-packed activities can be had at Suffolk Leisure Park, Ipswich, where the whole family can have fun on the dry ski slopes, tobogganing slope, climbing wall and high ropes course, plus The Lodge Restaurant & Bar. Sporty families will have a great time taking part in the many activities on offer at Felixstowe Leisure Centre. Here there are two swimming pools - a fantastic 25 metre pool and a fun baby pool - a gym, sauna, bowls hall, a children's indoor adventure play area which includes an undersea world inflatable, galleon treasure island trail, ball pools and an abundance of soft play toys, plus a crèche.
Children who are into football will have fun with the Ipswich Town Community Trust, who offer a wide range of high quality training, soccer camps and programmes for children and adults during the year.
Kids are often fascinated by machinery and mechanics - not least when they get to see and ride them first hand! At Bressingham Steam & Gardens the whole family can explore one of Europe's leading steam collections, take a ride on the Victorian 'Gallopers', journey over five miles of narrow-gauge steam railway, and even visit the only official "Dad's Army" exhibition in existence! Not to mention exploring and relaxing in the beautiful gardens.
If trains are of particular interest, you will be pleased to discover that you can take a ride on a period country railway at Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham. Special themed events such as A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine plus Murder Mystery and Dining are also available on various dates.
Finally, walking makes for a free and healthy day out - for some great walks to take the kids on please see Kiddiwalks in Suffolk .
With all these great children's activities and fun days out to choose from, your whole family is sure to have a wonderful time in Suffolk!
Please click here for a full list of Children's Activities and Family Fun!
You may also find the following articles of interest:
Kids' Days Out in Suffolk
Days Out in Suffolk
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
What activities in Suffolk do your kids love? Please send all reviews and comments to us at suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.
Children’s Activities and Family Fun in Suffolk
Suffolk is a great place in which to keep the whole family occupied while getting some fresh air - not least during the spring and summer months. Suffolk enjoys fantastic weather (please see Sunny Suffolk for all the facts!) and offers a vast selection of outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy!
A great day out for all the family can be had at Easton Farm Park, Woodbridge! There is a whole host of friendly farm animals to meet, including Suffolk Punch Horses and German Micro-Pigs, plus on-going activities for children take place every day. Some lovely walks can be taken down to the River Debden - see how much wildlife you can spot along the way! - and an on-site cafe is open every day offering crean teas and other tasty delights. Please click on the link above for more information.
For a relaxing day out, why not trying messing about on the River Stour with Flatford Boats, East Bergholt - at just £6 per hour it is the cheapest boat hire in the UK!
One activity that can be enjoyed come rain or shine is horse riding at Poplar Farm Stables, Hundon. Here you will find horse riding and carriage driving lessons for all ages and abilities in either the outdoor or indoor arenas, and kids will love taking part in one of the Pony Days where they can help out on the farm and meet the horses, and then get two free rides on a pony!
Everyone enjoys a daytrip to the beach, and Lowestoft, Aldeburgh, and Felixstowe are all great sea-side towns. There is plenty for the whole family in the lovely coastal town of Southwold, such as award-winning beaches, a great selection of shops, restaurants and inns, and of course, the traditional Southwold Pier. Children love the old-fashioned amusement arcade, the famously cheeky water clock, the Flash Gordon-esque telescope, and the weather stations!
Another wonderfully traditional day out for the whole family can be had in Mannings Amusement Park, Felixstowe. Here you will find children’s rides, penny pushers, video games, casino areas, crazy golf, Sunday markets, bars, cafes and more!
The RSPB Suffolk have a number of sites across Suffolk, and offer a full programme of events for children, families and nature-lovers throughout the whole year. Please click on the link above for more information on all of the RSPB sites in Suffolk. The Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Ipswich also have a number of events and activities running throughout the year that make for great family days out.
If you go down to the woods...
you might find some archery taking place & childen are welcome to join in. In
Dunwich Forest on a Sunday morning you can find the Whitefriars Bowmen (whitefriars.bowmen@gmail.com) who have been shooting in the woods for many years. Equipment available to hire and lessons given but best to email ahead first as competitions are also regularly held in the Forest.
Children love animals, and activities involving all kinds of breeds can be found in Suffolk. They can meet the farm animals and go wild in the Adventure Playground at Jimmy's Farm, Ipswich, say hello to the cute miniature Shetland ponies, visit the Stallion unit and then take a tour of The National Stud, Newmarket.
The whole family can enjoy a relaxing day out by a pretty lake (perfect for picnics!) and meet the unusual breeds of animals at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm, Ipswich.
Children’s Activities and Family Fun in Suffolk
If you are an active family seeking an exciting day out, there are a number of pulse-racing options for you to choose from! You will find 'Wipeout', the tallest, fastest and most extreme rollercoaster in Suffolk at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, Lowestoft - plus other hair-raising rides for older children, and more subdued rides plus live animal shows (cheeky and hilarious Parrot show being a firm favourite!) for younger kids.
You can try your hand at clay target shooting at Fulton's Shooting, Worlington. Trained instructors are on hand to offer guidance and ensure the safety of all involved, and all sessions can be adapted for families to compete against one another in teams, and for younger participants.
At Suffolk Moto Park, Ipswich you can enjoy the exciting activities of 4x4 and dirt kart driving, quad riding, and clay pigeon shooting, plus there are junior quads available for 9-16 year-olds.
Equally thrilling family activities can also be found at Anglia Indoor Karting, Ipswich, as you race one another around their premier indoor karting track, and five-to-eight-year-olds can go wild on the Kubz Karting course!
More action-packed activities can be had at Suffolk Leisure Park, Ipswich, where the whole family can have fun on the dry ski slopes, tobogganing slope, climbing wall and high ropes course, plus The Lodge Restaurant & Bar. Sporty families will have a great time taking part in the many activities on offer at Felixstowe Leisure Centre. Here there are two swimming pools - a fantastic 25 metre pool and a fun baby pool - a gym, sauna, bowls hall, a children's indoor adventure play area which includes an undersea world inflatable, galleon treasure island trail, ball pools and an abundance of soft play toys, plus a crèche.
Children who are into football will have fun with the Ipswich Town Community Trust, who offer a wide range of high quality training, soccer camps and programmes for children and adults during the year.
Children’s Activities and Family Fun in Suffolk
Kids are often fascinated by machinery and mechanics - not least when they get to see and ride them first hand! At Bressingham Steam & Gardens the whole family can explore one of Europe's leading steam collections, take a ride on the Victorian 'Gallopers', journey over five miles of narrow-gauge steam railway, and even visit the only official "Dad's Army" exhibition in existence! Not to mention exploring and relaxing in the beautiful gardens.
If trains are of particular interest, you will be pleased to discover that you can take a ride on a period country railway at Colne Valley Railway, Castle Hedingham. Special themed events such as A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine plus Murder Mystery and Dining are also available on various dates.
Finally, walking makes for a free and healthy day out - for some great walks to take the kids on please see Kiddiwalks in Suffolk .
With all these great children's activities and fun days out to choose from, your whole family is sure to have a wonderful time in Suffolk!
Please click here for a full list of Children's Activities and Family Fun!
You may also find the following articles of interest:
Kids' Days Out in Suffolk
Days Out in Suffolk
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
What activities in Suffolk do your kids love? Please send all reviews and comments to us at suffolkguides.admin@suffolktouristguide.com.
