Stay and Enjoy the 2012 Games in Suffolk
Suffolk to the Olympic Park in one hour
With the Olympic Games heading to London in 2012, Suffolk is the ideal destination to enjoy the entire experience. Just an hour from the centre of action at the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, it's a quick sprint to discover an authentic slice of England.
If you're planning to enjoy all the sporting feats at the London 2012 Games, Suffolk is the perfect base to combine a relaxing stay with great accessibility to the capital. It's an attractive mix promising the room to breathe in the county's wide open spaces, along with the breathtaking, adrenaline-fuelled excitement of the world's biggest sporting event. And with our hotels in 2012 offering some attractive deals to visitors, there's the chance to savour a little luxury in a county that leads the field in high-quality accommodation.
Brazil's 2012 Olympic gymnastic squad set to train in Suffolk
Due to Suffolk's fantastic sporting facilities and its proximity to the capital, Brazil's Olympic gymnastic squad has signed a deal which will see them train in an Ipswich gym. This follows news earlier in the year that three Suffolk locations have already been chosen by Olympic and Paralympic Teams from around the world as a base to prepare for the 2012 Games. Rwanda has chosen Bury St Edmunds, the Azerbaijan Women's Gymnastics Team have selected Ipswich, and the Canadian Gymnastics Federation will train in Lowestoft.
Olympic Torch comes to Suffolk
The iconic Olympic torch is set for an overnight stay in Suffolk in the build up to the London 2012 Games. The historic flame will stop in Ipswich on July 5 on its way to the opening ceremony - passing through many towns and villages on its way.
It will form the centrepiece of an entertainment extravaganza set in Christchurch Park that evening. The event coincides with the Ip-art summer festival and is sure to create a magnificent atmosphere.
The exact route of the torch will not be known until later this year, but Ipswich's location means that the surrounding Suffolk communities will have the chance to join in with the procession and feel part of the Games.
Fair Price Charter
Major global events such as the London 2012 Games offer both opportunities and challenges. Businesses need to maximise profitability - but not at the cost of England's longer-term reputation. And, of course, visitors expect value for money, and reassurance that the price they pay upfront will not be compromised by late discounting.
When planning your visit to Suffolk, you can be assured that businesses who have signed up to the Fair Price Charter have agreed to commit to reasonable and fair trading during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games period of 2012.
The Fair Price Charter is recognised, endorsed and promoted by Choose Suffolk, LOCOG, VisitBritain and the BHA.
Signatories to the Fair Price Charter:
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Click here for more information on how to sign up to the Fair Price Charter
Paralympic Games Tickets on sale from 9 September 2011
With the application window for Olympic Games tickets now closed, Paralympic Games tickets will open on 9 September 2011 on the London 2012 website.
If you applied for Olympic Games tickets your application will be processed and, where demand for tickets exceeds supply, London 2012 will use an automated random selection process ('ballot') to ensure the fairest possible distribution and allocation of tickets.
Test Event tickets will start to go on sale from May 2011 and tickets for the London 2012 Festival will be available for sale later in 2011.
Sign up to receive all the latest ticket news and information now at www.tickets.london2012.com
Suffolk Accommodation in 2012
Suffolk is the perfect base for your Olympics experience, so be sure to take advantage of the high-quality and luxury accommodation on offer across the county. Suffolk's accessibility to the capital also means that visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds - all the excitement of the world's largest sporting event in London combined with an escape that offers a taste of the real England.
Suffolk 2012 Things To Do
Suffolk will be joining in the London 2012 Olympics party, and the county will have a huge array of events and places to go that celebrate the world's biggest sporting spectacular in typical Suffolk style. Whether you want to soak up some arts and culture, family fun or sporting activities, the county has it covered. The wide range of things to do and places to go makes Suffolk one of the UK's Olympics hotspots.
Suffolk: the Olympics without the Marathon
The county is excited about adding to the electric atmosphere that surrounds the Olympic Games, and throughout 2012, things to do in Suffolk will range from specific cultural events, to sporting celebrations. And why not get active by exploring the county's miles of walking and cycling along coastal and countryside tracks, sailing on the county's rivers or swimming in the sea?
And if sport isn't your thing, plan your perfect escape route with a quick sprint to a Suffolk getaway, far from the madding crowds.
Activities and Events in Suffolk
A selection of activities to get you in the 2012 spirit.
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 8 Oct 2011 - Sun 4 Mar | Behind the Mask Exhibition at Ipswich Art School |
| Thu 23 Feb | Gareth Bayliss Artist Q & A at Ipswich Art School |
| Thu 23 Feb | Health Walk at Sudbury |
| Fri 24 Feb | ?NIGHT SCHOOL?: art & entertainment at Ipswich Art School |
| Fri 24 Feb | 3 Daft Monkeys at The Apex |
| Fri 24 Feb | The Laughing Pod Comedy Club at High Lodge |
| Sat 25 Feb | Craft & Gift Fair at The Apex |
| Sat 25 Feb | Decorative rope-work at Assington Mill |
| Sat 25 Feb | Weekend Wildlife Walk at RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve |
London: Only a short train journey away
National Express East Anglia operates fast and frequent train services between stations in East Anglia and London Liverpool Street. Offering a great range of value peak and off-peak fares, as well as discounted entry offers to attractions in London and within the East of England, taking the train is really the cheapest and most convenient way to travel to your destination.
For train timetable and to book tickets visit www.nationalexpress.com/eastanglia
