Suffolk Attractions

Suffolk is a naturally beautiful county – rolling hills and vast skies - as well as rich in history of the county, which can be seen in the architecture everywhere. For a full listing of Attractions in Suffolk from RSPB Birdwatching Nature reserves to Clay Pigeon Shooting and Go Karting please see Suffolk Attractions

For lively Days Out with the Children in Suffolk please see Days Out in Suffolk and for less vigourous Things to Do in Suffolk please see our Things to Do in Suffolk article.

The National Trust is strong in Suffolk and has many sites that appeal, such as Ickworth House below - for a listing of their properties please see - The National Trust in Suffolk.



Suffolk played an important role in England’s prosperous wool trade from medieval times onwards. Look out for old buildings once associated with this trade, such as Bosmore Mill in the historic village of Needham Market, which also boasts a peaceful millpond.



For example, Lavenham was one of the 20 wealthiest towns in England in medieval times, and has retained an almost perfect medieval market square and an Anglo Saxon Mead Hall. In the midst of each Suffolk town and village is a parish church not to be missed, and Lavenham’s (above) bears excellent examples of 15th century stained glass.



Long Melford (Village green and Holy Trinity Church above) is another example of one of the many historic Suffolk Attractions. The Village's wealth was derived from the wool trade. Many of its 15th century dwellings survive today. Additionally Long Melford boasts the longest High Street in the UK, which is full of antique shops and small café’s. The beautiful Holy Trinity Church, sitting atop the hill overlooking Long Melford, has some stained glass windows which survived the Cromwellian destructions (the ‘Clopton Windows’), and together with the historic almshouses nearby forming Trinity Hospital, is well worth a visit.

Music Concerts are frequently held in the Holy Trinity Church during the summer.



Framlington has a castle on its hill, and Woodbridge (above) is another old and fascinating town not to miss. Suffolk’s astonishing array of well-preserved market towns lie in countryside that is breathtaking, rich in waterways and rivers, such as the famously beautiful River Stour and the lovely market town of Sudbury.



Suffolk’s idyllic landscape inspired Constable and Gainsborough to capture the fleeting light of English countryside and sky in paint. Constables name will be linked forever with Flatford Mill and Dedham Vale - the area is known as Constable Country.

Gainsborough was born and bred in Suffolk and his house is now a museum where you can see see some of his work and inspiration - Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury. Local artists sontinue to draw inspiration from the county. Art Exhibitions in Suffolk features an up-to-date listing of current art exhibitions, so if you have a desire to get your watercolours out, Suffolk is the place for you!

Check out Suffolk Courses to learn something new!



Suffolk Attractions are numerous and diverse, from historic villages set in countryside to examples of natural beauty such as Thetford Forest. This is a woodland that changes as you walk, from broadleaf to pines, heathland and water. The Forest has plenty of trails as well as play areas and activities for kids too.

All we have listed is a fraction of Attractions in Suffolk just to get you started. For a detailed listing please see Suffolk Attractions.

Please also see Shoppers' Guide to Suffolk.