Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Shawsgate Vineyard

Royal Plain, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AP, Tel: 01502 533600, Email, www.visit-sunrisecoast.co.uk

The East Point Pavilion is an impressive glass structure overlooking Lowestoft's award winning South Beach. Inside is the Lowestoft Tourist Information Centre and the Pavilion Restaurant.

Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2AF, Tel: 01986 896485, www.bungay-suffolk.co.uk/history/castle.htm

The remains of an original Norman castle with Saxon mounds. Built by the Bigods in 1165. Massive gatehouse towers and curtain walls. Visitor centre with cafe.

Waldringfield Boatyard Ltd, The Quay, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QZ, Tel: 01473 736260, Email, www.debencruises.com

The Jahan is a 38ft motor cruiser which holds 54 passengers. The gallery provides snacks and drinks with a bar. Lunches, teas and suppers are to order.

off Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PB, Tel: 01502 523470, Email, www.waveney.gov.uk/Leisure/Parks+and+Open+Spaces/Belle+View+Park/

Belle Vue Park is situated prominently in the north of Lowestoft and is a short walk from the historic High Street. Home of the memorial for the RNPS, this park provides a beautiful combination of floral displays and semi-natural habitat.

4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG, Tel: 01473 212051, Email, www.artone.co.uk

The Gallery offers major solo exhibitions & group shows of paintings, original prints & sculpture by established East Anglian artists & up & coming talents and has over 40 years expertise in framing, restoration and valuation.

Unit 3, Richmond Old Dairy, Gedgrave, Suffolk, IP12 2BU, Tel: 01394 450732, Email, www.rspb.org.uk

Havergate Island is a nature reserve situated in the River Ore. A short boat trip away and something very different.

Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, 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.

Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RJ, Tel: 01473 611111, Email, www.kingpinbowling.co.uk

Kingpin offers ten pin bowling at its best in an air conditioned environment with optional glow in the dark section which is ideal for birthday parties.

1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD, Tel: 01284 758000, www.theapex.co.uk

The apex is an award winning music and entertainment venue in the heart of the town of Bury St Edmunds. From Rock to Pop, World to Jazz, Classical to Folk The apex supports a diverse and exciting programme throughout the year.

Seaview House, The Marina, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HH, Tel: 01502 576900, Email, www.scottsgallerycafe.co.uk

Scotts Gallery Cafe holds regular exhibitons of artwork, is fully licensed for the sale of beers and wines, and serves a range of light bites.

Gallery 2, The Town Hall Galleries, Cornhill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, Tel: 01473 432865, Email, www.suffolkcraftsociety.org

The Suffolk Craft Society's Gallery 2 showcases a diverse selection of contemporary designer crafts, all made entirely by professional crafts people in Suffolk, and all for sale!

Golf Lane, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5PZ, Tel: 01728 452615, Email, www.brittenpears.org

The Red House was the home of the composer Benjamin Britten and his partner Peter Pears.

Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE, Tel: 01953 887771, Email, www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Wildlife spectacular which will take you on a journey to experience tigers, leopards and zebra plus some of the world's most exotic, rare and endangered animals.

The Hall, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QQ, Tel: 01502 734901, Email, www.somerleyton.co.uk

12 acres of landscaped gardens to explore including our famous 1864 Yew hedge maze. Guided tours of the Hall. Home made delights in the Paxtons courtyard café. Childrens trail. Events throughout the summer.

27/29 All Saints Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0JL, Tel: 01502 562222, Email, www.feriniartgallery.co.uk

The Ferini Designs Gallery in Pakefield, Lowestoft is the most easterly gallery in Great Britain. Displaying a wide range of art, sculptures & craft.

The Railway Station, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BZ, Email, www.halesworthmuseum.org.uk

When you visit Halesworth, make sure that you visit the Museum at Halesworth railway station! It houses changing displays that give an insight into the social history of the area. See local history, railway & rural life exhibitions .

Crowe Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1DL, 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.

Off Parkers Place, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3QR, Tel: 01473 435104, Email, www.mhas.org.uk

The museum covers the history of this once famous airfield which was commissioned in January 1917 and was operational for 40 years.