Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Framlingham Castle

Saxtead Green, Suffolk, IP13 9QQ, (2 miles, 3kms), 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.

Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01473 890089, Email, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org

A rich mix of wetland habitat, including grazing marsh, reedbed, scrub and wet woodland. Otter have been spotted at the reserve.

The Cyder House, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PD, (7 miles, 12kms), 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

Church Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9BP, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms), 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.

Pound Corner, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01728 746475, Email, www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk

Award winning farm park set in 35 acres of beautiful Suffolk scenery. We offer a daily activities programme for the children including pony, pony and cart and train rides as well as the opportunity to meet some of our animals.

Low Road, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6QU, (7 miles, 11kms), 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.

46 High Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6QW, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01728 861699

The Street, Hacheston, Suffolk, IP13 0DP, (4 miles, 6kms)

All Saints Church

Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BH, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms), 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.

St Michael's Church, Framlingham, Woodbridge, SUFFOLK, IP13 9BJ, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), 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.

Moat House, Banyards Green, Laxfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 8ER, (6 miles, 10kms), Tel: 01986 798682, Email, www.erasmus-foundation.org

Spiritual Teaching and Healing Centre, registered charity, set in 11 acres of peaceful gardens and paddocks. Healing free of charge.

Brick Kiln Barn, Sibton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2NE, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01728 621380, Email

Unique cookery courses and food events that go further than the traditional cookery school, giving you this opportunity to see the origins of really great food.

Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1SR, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01728 688303, Email, www.snapemaltings.co.uk

Victorian Maltings buildings nestled alongside the River Alde, with shops, galleries, restaurants, river trips, farmers markets and world famous concert hall.

Badingham Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9HZ, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01728 724060, Email, www.shawsgate.co.uk

An attractive 15-acre vineyard with a modern, well-equipped winery, vineyard walk, guided tours, wine tastings, picnic area, children's play area and shop.

Helmingham Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF, (7 miles, 12kms), 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.

Grove Farm, Clopton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6QS, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01473 737236, Email, www.493bgdebach.co.uk

World War II Museums.

Hacheston, Suffolk, IP13 0DR, (3 miles, 5kms)

Mutimer’s Meadow

Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6HB, (6 miles, 10kms)

Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW, (7 miles, 12kms), Email, www.bcwm.org.uk

Museum charting the history of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge. Housed in a former USAF Command Post building, the only one of its kind open to the public in the Europe.

Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9AJ, (0.1 miles, 0.2kms), Tel: 01728 723214

A museum with rural exhibits relating to everyday life in Framlingham and the surrounding area including paintings and photographs.

Valley Farm Riding and Driving Centre, Wickham Market, Suffolk, IP13 0ND, (4 miles, 7kms), 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.

The Guildhall, High Street, Laxfield, Suffolk, IP13 8DU, (6 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01986 798026

Museum is housed in the early 16thC guildhall opposite church in Laxfield. Displays relate to the domestic and working life of the village in the 19th and 20thC.

Park Road, Benhall, Suffolk, IP17 1JB, (5 miles, 9kms), Tel: 01728 602510, Email, www.thewalledgarden.co.uk

A retail nursery and garden selling almost 1,500 varieties of plants nestles in the warmth of the high wall of an old kitchen garden.

c/o Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Saxmundham, IP17 1SP, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01728 687100, Email, www.aldeburgh.co.uk

Founded by Benjamin Britten, Aldeburgh is home to a year round performance programme at world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall, and much more.

Parham Airfield, Parham, Suffolk, IP13 9AF, (3 miles, 5kms), www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk

A museum housed in the original control tower with a refreshment/sales hut and a separate building housing a museum to the British Resistance Organisation plus OB.