Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Rookery Farm Shop
St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DP, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 258070, Email
Information Centre
Thompson and Morgan, Poplar Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BU, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01473 695227, Email, www.thompson-morgan.com
Thompson and Morgan. Trial grounds open weekend.
Garden
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, (5 miles, 8kms), Email, www.ipswichcornexchange.com
Ipswich Corn Exchange
Concert Hall
Conference Centre
Exhibition Centre
Business Centre
off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP4 4NT, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01473 274300, Email, www.mhas.org.uk
An airfield control tower built in World War II. Discover the fascinating and unusual story of RAF Martlesham Heath, learn of it's triumphs, disasters and aviation achievements, including aircraft testing and development from 1915 to 1970.
Museum
The Pin Mill Studio, Pin Mill, Suffolk, IP9 1JN, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 780130, Email, www.thepinmillstudio.com
Photography and art courses/workshops. Art gallery. Ceramics, gifts, coffee and ice cream in a beautiful riverside location. Open all rear, Tues-Thurs 12-4, Fri-Sun 12-5pm.
Art Gallery
Abbey
Babergh District Council, Corks Lane, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6SJ, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 826656
Theatre
Orwell Quay, Ipswich Waterfront, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0BB, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 07734 875887, Email, www.orwellrivercruises.com
Enjoy a cruise on the River Orwell, one of the most beautiful rivers in England, aboard “Orwell Lady”, from the stunning Ipswich Waterfront, through areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife to the bustling ports of Felixstowe.
Boat Trips
Old Sail Loft, Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate, Suffolk, IP9 1JQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01787 228417, Email, www.hmsgangesmuseum.org.uk/
The history of HMS Ganges contained in 1 large room, museum with photographs, artefacts and documentation.
Cornhill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 432863, Email, www.townhallgalleries.org.uk
A changing programme of contemporary visual art and designer craft plus displays and activities linked to community heritage and local history.
Church
Christchurch Park, Soane Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BE, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01473 433554, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk
Discover 500 years of history in beautiful Christchurch Mansion. See period rooms from the 16th through to the 19th century and have fun exploring the past.
Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, IP4 1DW, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 433100, Email, www.ipswichregent.com
DanceEast, based at the beautiful Jerwood DanceHouse on the Ipswich waterfront, brings the best dance performances to East Anglia. There is also a full programme of dance classes and workshops for everyone to enjoy.
Nether Hall, Shotley, Suffolk, IP9 1PW, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 788300, Email, www.potterycourses.net
Deborah Baynes has offered residential pottery courses since 1971. Deborah has taught thousands of students the rewarding challenges of clay and the potter's wheel from throwing to Raku and salt glaze firing.
Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6BH, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01473 328006, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/wolveswood
Wolves Wood is one of the few remaining areas of the ancient woodland that used to cover East Anglia.
Nature Reserve
Flatford, East Bergholt, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk, CO7 6UL, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01206 298260, Email, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford
A delightful 16th century cottage just minutes from Flatford Mill. Why not visit our Constable exhibition then sit by the river and enjoy a freshly baked cake at the National Trust tea room and find a gift in our shop.
Historic Site
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AS, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 295 911, Email
Ipswich Building Preservation Trust, 7 Northgate Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BX, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 252440
Fifteen century Grade II timber framed gatehouse to archdeacon Pykenham's residence, now the Ipswich and Suffolk club.
East Bergholt Place, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6UP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01206 299224, Email, www.placeforplants.co.uk
Garden and arboretum. 20 acres of beautiful grounds. Trees, shrubs and rare plants. Victorian walled garden houses specialist plant centre.
Garden Centre
DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1DJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 295230, Email, www.danceeast.co.uk
Based in the East of England, DanceEast is one of the nation's leading dance organisations.
Cultural Centre
Park
Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AR, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01473 604206, Email, www.jimmysfarm.com
Share the good life with Jimmy’s Farm… home to the Essex Pig and to TV Presenter Jimmy Doherty, it really is a great family day out.
Farm
Old Customs House, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01621 857567, Email, www.top-sail.co.uk
Sailing barges "Hydrogen" and "Thistle". Historic sailing barges available for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations. Also public sailing programme for individuals and weekends away.
Meeting Room
Team building activity
High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QH, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01473 433551, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk
Displays of Roman Suffolk, Suffolk wildlife, Suffolk and world geology, the Ogilvie bird gallery, 'People of the World' and 'Anglo-Saxons come to Ipswich and the story.
