Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Helmingham Hall Gardens
Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01394 380113, Email, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
A visit to this small mixed farm in spring and early summer will be rewarded with spring flowers, bird song and gambolling lambs.
Farm
Country Park
Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4RP, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01394 610066, Email, www.beaconrallykarts.co.uk
Out door off road Karting center near Woodbridge, from 5 -75 years, 3 different track using 4 sized karts, individuals or group, form £9.00. race wear provided.
Go Karting
Theme Park
off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP4 4NT, (8 miles, 13kms), 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
Windmill
Church
Helmingham Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), 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.
Garden
Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, IP14 5PW, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01449 766899, Email, www.mslr.org.uk
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of a quirky Edwardian railway that served the isolated communities in the centre of Suffolk.
Steam Railway
Grove Farm, Clopton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6QS, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01473 737236, Email, www.493bgdebach.co.uk
World War II Museums.
Museum - Transport
Low Road, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01728 860475, Email, www.cartersteapots.com
World-renowned pottery designing and making collectable teapots. Viewing area, pottery shop and tearoom. Paint your own cafe.
Craft Centre
Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, IP14 6AT, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01449 711425, Email, www.owl-help.org.uk
An outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of prey in flight with many aviaries, red squirrel enclosure, information centre and a shop.
Wildlife Park
Group Visits
Educational Visits
St Michael's Church, Framlingham, Woodbridge, SUFFOLK, IP13 9BJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01502 578154, Email, www.angelsandpinnacles.org.uk
St Michael's Framlingham is one of six magnificent hub churches in the Angels & Pinnacles project of 24 Suffolk churches.
Heritage Centre
Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9AJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01728 723214
A museum with rural exhibits relating to everyday life in Framlingham and the surrounding area including paintings and photographs.
Church Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9BP, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 0870 333 1181, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk/framlingham
Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th Century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.
Castle
Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BH, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 890089, Email, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk.
Nature Reserve
46 High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6QW, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01728 861699
Art Gallery
The Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LU, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01394 380643, Email, www.suffolkhorsemuseum.com
An indoor exhibition about the Suffolk Punch breed of heavy horse. Access via a flight of steps, so unfortunately not wheelchair friendly.
The Cyder House, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PD, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01728 860510, www.aspall.co.uk
Purveyors of multi award winning super premium Suffolk Cyders, speciality vinegars & fine, pure english apple juice since 1728. Aspall only ever use 100% freshly pressed English apples, predominantly from our own organic orchards in Suffolk
Brewery
Saxtead Green, Suffolk, IP13 9QQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01223 582700, Email, www.english-heritage.org.uk
An elegant white windmill, dating from 1796. A fine example of a traditional Suffolk postmill. Climb the stairs to the buck to see the machinery, all in working order.
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 264755, Email, www.woodbridge-mills.co.uk
A fine 6-storey towermill which is now fully restored with sails and machinery. There is also a display on history and machinery. Free entry to the Mill, guided tours £2.50.
Chilli Farm, Norwich Road, Mendlesham, Suffolk, IP14 5NQ, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01449 766677, Email, www.chillicompany.com
Award winning Suffolk Chilli farm, shop and nursery, cafe and visitor centre.
Shop - Food
Valley Farm Riding and Driving Centre, Wickham Market, Suffolk, IP13 0ND, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01728 746916, Email, www.valleyfarmonline.co.uk
Britain's only herd of breeding Camargue horses as featured on television. Animal collection including camel and assorted horse breeds. Horse riding charged separately.
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8HG, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01449 720796
Theatre
Tidemill Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY, (8 miles, 13kms), Tel: 01728 746959, Email, www.woodbridgetidemill.org.uk
A completely restored 18thC tidal mill. The machinery works at varying times, subject to tides.
Watermill
5a Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LP, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01394 385572, Email
The museum tells the story of Woodbridge and its people, from pre-history to the present.
