Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
Getting to Suffolk has never been easier - or cheaper. Coach travel is a great option for travelling on a budget. National Express coaches stop at many places across the county; Ipswich, Felixstowe, Sudbury and Newmarket to name just a few. They also run a ‘Funfares’ promotion on which you can travel for just £1, Cambridge is one of the destinations included. If you travel frequently it is also worth checking out their coach card schemes.
The train is another easy and cost effective way to travel both to and within Suffolk. Again, there are deals that can cut the cost even further. The Anglia Plus railcard includes travel on most National Express, East Midlands trains and First Capital Connect services and, on most, you can take your bike for no extra charge. There are options for travel on one day, three consecutive days and seven consecutive days. More information can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Another great deal on travel to Suffolk is the 4 travel 2 pay scheme. This includes trains to places including Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Lakenheath and Bury St Edmunds. You can find out more at www.groupsave.co.uk
Once you’ve arrived in Suffolk you’ll find that there is a lot to do that costs very little or is completely free. The biggest draw to the area has to be the marvellous countryside and there are so many different ways to enjoy it. Walking is, of course, free and is something that can be enjoyed by the whole family. If you would be a little nervous setting out on a walk on your own then you may be interested to learn about www.getting-out.co.uk. This is a fantastic set up that offers guided walks around many of the trails in the county. Led by those who really know the area well, it’s a great way to make sure you don’t miss the best views and the cost is minimal. You simply log onto the website and book your place and pay at the beginning of the walk. Under sixteens are free.
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
There are a number of special FREE EVENTS for adults happening in various Suffolk galleries and museums this summer. Such as:
‘Out of the Box’ presents Corsets
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich
Thu 16th Jul
Come along to ChristchurchMansion and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of costume.
Meet our Costume Curator and enjoy seeing some fascinating corsets from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see the corsets close up, to ask questions and to discuss the fabulous pieces on show. Come along for this rare chance to discover some of our hidden treasures!
Free. Drop-in 1pm – 3pm. No need to book.
‘Out of the Box’ presents Corsets
HollytreesMuseum, Colchester
Thu 23rd Jul
Come along to HollytreesMuseum and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of costume.
Meet our Costume Curator and enjoy seeing some fascinating corsets from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see the corsets close up, to ask questions and to discuss the fabulous pieces on show. Come along for this rare chance to discover some of our hidden treasures!
Free. Drop-in 1pm – 3pm. No need to book.
‘Out of the Box’ presents Archaeology
Ipswich Museum, Ipswich
Thu 23rd Jul
Come along to IpswichMuseum and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of archaeology.
Meet our Curator of Archaeology and enjoy seeing some fascinating treasures from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see some rarely seen objects, to ask questions and to discuss the stunning items on show.
Free. Drop-in 1pm – 3pm. No need to book.
‘Out of the Box’ presents Natural History
Natural History Museum, Colchester
Thu 13th Aug
Come along to the Natural History Museum and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of natural history.
Meet our Curator of Natural History and enjoy seeing some beautiful objects from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see all kinds of objects, to ask questions and to discuss the variety of pieces on show.
Free. Drop-in 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. No need to book.
Antiquities: The Public Contribution to Anglo-Saxon Archaeology
Gallery 3, Ipswich Town Hall Galleries
Thu 27th Aug - 12.15pm
Lecture by Laura McLean, Finds Liaison Officer, Essex
The Portable Antiquities Scheme has been running in England for over 10 years. In this time the scheme has recorded a large quantity of archaeological material discovered by members of the public through metal detecting and gardening. This talk will look at unusual and interesting Anglo-Saxon objects and will consider how they are helping to contribute and change our knowledge of Anglo-Saxon England.
FREE. Booking is recommended by calling 01473 433554.
Heritage Open Days
In and around Colchester
12th - 13th Sep
Discover over 30 historic sites and events across Colchester this weekend, absolutely free. You can visit historic buildings not usually open to the public, live performances, tours, a vintage bus and more.
FREE. See special leaflet for more details.
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
The beauty of the Suffolk coastline lies in its variety, there is something for everyone. Many of the beaches are dog friendly meaning that your four legged friend can enjoy your day out with you - see
Dog Friendly beaches. There are crunchy shingle beaches, great for a satisfying walk and soft sandy beaches where the children can play all day. The marshland also offers some wonderful spots for seeking out the local wildlife. For the ultimate cheap day out, why not bring a picnic and stay all day?
The Brecks area also offers visitors some fantastic wide open spaces for visitors to enjoy. There are endless trails for walkers and cyclists and also trails for horse riding. You’ll find some wonderful buildings in the area such as Thetford Priory which is free to explore
One final example of a cheap day out is to visit the
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum in Bungay. There are over sixty historic aircraft to see here along with a vast collection of artefacts. Admission is free.
These are just a few options for visiting Suffolk on a budget, there are so many options that will keep the whole family happy.
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
Please also see the following articles:
Budget Hotels in Suffolk
Budget Weekend Breaks in Suffolk
Cheap Hotels in Suffolk
Short Breaks in Suffolk
Please also see our Full List of Budget Hotels in Suffolk.
Getting to Suffolk has never been easier - or cheaper. Coach travel is a great option for travelling on a budget. National Express coaches stop at many places across the county; Ipswich, Felixstowe, Sudbury and Newmarket to name just a few. They also run a ‘Funfares’ promotion on which you can travel for just £1, Cambridge is one of the destinations included. If you travel frequently it is also worth checking out their coach card schemes.
The train is another easy and cost effective way to travel both to and within Suffolk. Again, there are deals that can cut the cost even further. The Anglia Plus railcard includes travel on most National Express, East Midlands trains and First Capital Connect services and, on most, you can take your bike for no extra charge. There are options for travel on one day, three consecutive days and seven consecutive days. More information can be found at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Another great deal on travel to Suffolk is the 4 travel 2 pay scheme. This includes trains to places including Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Lakenheath and Bury St Edmunds. You can find out more at www.groupsave.co.uk
Once you’ve arrived in Suffolk you’ll find that there is a lot to do that costs very little or is completely free. The biggest draw to the area has to be the marvellous countryside and there are so many different ways to enjoy it. Walking is, of course, free and is something that can be enjoyed by the whole family. If you would be a little nervous setting out on a walk on your own then you may be interested to learn about www.getting-out.co.uk. This is a fantastic set up that offers guided walks around many of the trails in the county. Led by those who really know the area well, it’s a great way to make sure you don’t miss the best views and the cost is minimal. You simply log onto the website and book your place and pay at the beginning of the walk. Under sixteens are free.
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
There are a number of special FREE EVENTS for adults happening in various Suffolk galleries and museums this summer. Such as:
‘Out of the Box’ presents Corsets
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich
Thu 16th Jul
Come along to ChristchurchMansion and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of costume.
Meet our Costume Curator and enjoy seeing some fascinating corsets from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see the corsets close up, to ask questions and to discuss the fabulous pieces on show. Come along for this rare chance to discover some of our hidden treasures!
Free. Drop-in 1pm – 3pm. No need to book.
‘Out of the Box’ presents Corsets
HollytreesMuseum, Colchester
Thu 23rd Jul
Come along to HollytreesMuseum and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of costume.
Meet our Costume Curator and enjoy seeing some fascinating corsets from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see the corsets close up, to ask questions and to discuss the fabulous pieces on show. Come along for this rare chance to discover some of our hidden treasures!
Free. Drop-in 1pm – 3pm. No need to book.
‘Out of the Box’ presents Archaeology
Ipswich Museum, Ipswich
Thu 23rd Jul
Come along to IpswichMuseum and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of archaeology.
Meet our Curator of Archaeology and enjoy seeing some fascinating treasures from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see some rarely seen objects, to ask questions and to discuss the stunning items on show.
Free. Drop-in 1pm – 3pm. No need to book.
‘Out of the Box’ presents Natural History
Natural History Museum, Colchester
Thu 13th Aug
Come along to the Natural History Museum and discover more about the museum’s rich collection of natural history.
Meet our Curator of Natural History and enjoy seeing some beautiful objects from behind the scenes at the museum. There will be the chance to see all kinds of objects, to ask questions and to discuss the variety of pieces on show.
Free. Drop-in 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. No need to book.
Antiquities: The Public Contribution to Anglo-Saxon Archaeology
Gallery 3, Ipswich Town Hall Galleries
Thu 27th Aug - 12.15pm
Lecture by Laura McLean, Finds Liaison Officer, Essex
The Portable Antiquities Scheme has been running in England for over 10 years. In this time the scheme has recorded a large quantity of archaeological material discovered by members of the public through metal detecting and gardening. This talk will look at unusual and interesting Anglo-Saxon objects and will consider how they are helping to contribute and change our knowledge of Anglo-Saxon England.
FREE. Booking is recommended by calling 01473 433554.
Heritage Open Days
In and around Colchester
12th - 13th Sep
Discover over 30 historic sites and events across Colchester this weekend, absolutely free. You can visit historic buildings not usually open to the public, live performances, tours, a vintage bus and more.
FREE. See special leaflet for more details.
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
The beauty of the Suffolk coastline lies in its variety, there is something for everyone. Many of the beaches are dog friendly meaning that your four legged friend can enjoy your day out with you - see
Dog Friendly beaches. There are crunchy shingle beaches, great for a satisfying walk and soft sandy beaches where the children can play all day. The marshland also offers some wonderful spots for seeking out the local wildlife. For the ultimate cheap day out, why not bring a picnic and stay all day?
The Brecks area also offers visitors some fantastic wide open spaces for visitors to enjoy. There are endless trails for walkers and cyclists and also trails for horse riding. You’ll find some wonderful buildings in the area such as Thetford Priory which is free to explore
One final example of a cheap day out is to visit the
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum in Bungay. There are over sixty historic aircraft to see here along with a vast collection of artefacts. Admission is free.
These are just a few options for visiting Suffolk on a budget, there are so many options that will keep the whole family happy.
Great Value Days Out in Suffolk
Please also see the following articles:
Budget Hotels in Suffolk
Budget Weekend Breaks in Suffolk
Cheap Hotels in Suffolk
Short Breaks in Suffolk
Please also see our Full List of Budget Hotels in Suffolk.
