Woodbridge
Woodbridge lies on the River Deben, across the river from the Sutton Hoo, Saxon Royal burial ship. In fact, everywhere you look in Woodbridge you are reminded of times gone by. It is a town that has every right to be proud of its heritage. Many of the sites are open to the public and offer a real insight into the past. Sutton Hoo is one of these sites, managed by the National Trust and open to visitors.
The River Deben is the home to another of Woodbridge's claims to fame - the Woodbridge Tide Mill. This building is thought to be one of the earliest examples of a tide mill in the UK and dates from 1170. The mill has been restored and is now open to the public. It is seen by many as the image of Woodbridge and has inspired many artists and photographers.
Another walk down memory lane can be experienced by a visit to Martlesham Heath Control Tower. The airfield at the site was operational from 1917 to 1967 and the exhibition tells the story of the RAF based there through these years. The tower is open to the public through the Summer months.
The idyllic countryside around Woodbridge is ideal for those who love walking and you are never far away from those beautiful riverside views. There are many walks that you may choose to follow; Daisy's Walk is near to Rendlesham Forest, now fully recovered from the storm damage of the late 1980's. There are also two RSPB reserves nearby; one at Minsmere and the other at Havergate Island. Minsmere is one of the best places in Suffolk for birdwatching..
In February 2008 Woodbridge became a Fairtrade Town so if shopping is something you enjoy then you can be assured of finding ethically traded goods on offer here - such as the Singhing Piper. Head into town and along the Thoroughfare - here you will find a lovely mix of small, independent shops alongside the large chain stores that you would expect to find in a town centre. Woodbridge is lucky enough to have a number of top class Food Stores offering a full range of fresh local produce - see Ufford Produce and Provision Co
Despite all the history in the town you can still be sure of a modern stay in Woodbridge. There are numerous hotels and various options for your accommodation. You will have no difficulty in finding somewhere to eat in the evening as there are tantalising restaurants and pubs in the area.
For Accommodation in Woodbridge click here Accommodation
For Eating Out in Woodbridge click here Eating Out
Woodbridge is lovely and well worth a visit - take a vitual tour of the town by clicking on the link below, and let it speak for itself.
Woodbridge Virtual Tour
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and if it proves popular the Suffolk Tourist Guide will commission tours of other towns. So please let us know if you would like to see more of these Virtual Tours by sending us an email to the address below.
For information on your accommodation options in Woodbridge, please see Woodbridge Hotels
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