Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Blakenham Woodland Garden

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.

Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01449 676800, Email

Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AS, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01473 295 911, Email

Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JD, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01473 715666, Email, www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

Over 100 historic vehicles, housed in a former trolleybus depot. All have been built or used in the Ipswich area. The museum also covers the history and products of local engineering companies.

Church Road, Combs, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2AZ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01449 724639, www.midsuffolk.gov.uk

Local nature reserve with grass paths, small pond and wild flower meadows.

Sir John Mills Theatre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ, (4 miles, 6kms)

St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DP, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01473 258070, Email

Babergh District Council, Corks Lane, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6SJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01473 826656

Creeting St. Mary, Nr Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8LX, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01449 720820, Email, www.aldercarrfarm.co.uk

Farm shop on fruit and vegetable farm. Set in traditional barns with craft centre, tearoom, eco shop and monthly farmer's markets. You can also pet the animals.

Cavendish Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8AX, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 255000, Email, www.snakes-and-ladders.co.uk

Bursting with indoor adventure play, Snakes and Ladders in Ipswich is jam packed with fun and is so much more than just soft play.

Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AB, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01473 786 610, Email, www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk

The Suffolk Food Hall brings together all that is great about local food, under one roof.

Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8LG, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01473 830264, Email, www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk

Working livestock farm. Friendly animals. Wheelchair access. Waterside walks. Picnic areas. Disabled toilet. Baby changing. Shop and café. Homemade food.

Christchurch Park, Soane Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BE, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6BH, (5 miles, 8kms), 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.

Thompson and Morgan, Poplar Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BU, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 695227, Email, www.thompson-morgan.com

Thompson and Morgan. Trial grounds open weekend.

The Street, Kersey, Suffolk, IP7 6DY, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 822092, Email, www.kerseypottry.com

Hand-made stoneware pottery all made and fired in Kersey, using all the processes of making craft pottery including throwing, turning and decorating.

1 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 254666, Email, www.vikingmariners.co.uk

We provide luxury sailing vessels for corporate hospitality, or for an alternative day out, traditional sailing barges.

Helmingham Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01473 890799, Email, www.helmingham.com

A moated and walled garden with many rare roses and possibly the best kitchen garden in Britain. With a new rose garden and herb and knot garden created in the early 1980's.

Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01449 612229, Email, www.eastanglianlife.org.uk

The Museum of East Anglian Life is a 75 acre open air museum, situated in the heart of Stowmarket. Consisting of 15 historic buildings and collections of over 40,000 objects telling the story of East Anglia through the ages.

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.

King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, (4 miles, 7kms), Email, www.ipswichcornexchange.com

Ipswich Corn Exchange

Combs Ford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01473 890089, Email, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

An ancient woodland, with blankets of wild flowers and a good spot for butterflies. Best time to visit is April-May.

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.

Grove Farm, Clopton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6QS, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01473 737236, Email, www.493bgdebach.co.uk

World War II Museums.

Church Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DT, (7 miles, 11kms)

Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8HG, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01449 720796