‘war operations’ rooms and other displays. Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham. www.bcwm.org.uk
organised parties. The Quay, Waldringfield, Woodbridge 01473 736260
Brandon Country Park 32 acres in the heart of the Brecks with walks, cycle and easy access trails. Brandon 01842 810185
Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre Enjoy wonderful walks and fabulous views at this Site of Specific Interest within an area of outstanding natural beauty. Dunwich 01728 648505
The Brecks One of the great natural areas of Britain with over 370 square miles of forest, heathland and countryside. 01842 760116 Carlton Marshes Over 100 acres of beautiful Suffolk grazing marsh, fens and peat pools to explore via waymarked trails. Carlton Colville, Lowestoft 01502 564250 Christchurch Mansion A fine Tudor mansion built between 1548 and 1550 with later additions. A good collection of furniture, panelling, ceramics, clocks and paintings from the 16th-19thC. Christchurch Park, Ipswich 01473 433554 Clare Castle Country Park Beautiful quiet space that contains the remains of the 13th century stone castle keep. The Nature Trail takes in the River Stour and the Railway Walk. Visitor Centre. Maltings Lane, Clare 01787 277491 Coastal Voyager Fast exciting sea trips from the harbour. Southwold Harbour Kiosk 07887 525082 The Control Tower Museum Learn the fascinating history of this truly unique airfield, from the first flights in 1917 to the 1970s, and about the British and American airmen who worked, fought and died at Martlesham Heath. Martlesham Heath 01473 435104 www.mhas.org.uk Deben Cruises Cruises on the River Deben for
East Anglia Transport Museum
paintings of the court of Charles II and includes works by Van Dyck, Lely and Stubbs. Visitors are also invited to enjoy the tranquil gardens, the church and the river walk to the recently restored watermill. Euston, Thetford 01842 766366 Exploring the Broads Great fun by cycle or canoe from Outney Meadow Caravan Park. Outney Meadow, Bungay 01986 892338 Eye Castle A Norman motte-and-bailey with medieval walls and a Victorian folly. Eye 01449 724636
A fabulous working museum where the past comes to life. Travel as often as you like on preserved historic vehicles or take a trip on the narrow gauge railway. Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft 01502 518459 East Point Pavilion Visitor Centre A glass, all-weather Edwardian-style structure with a large indoor play platforms called Mayhem. Small souvenir shop, restaurant and tearooms. Royal Plain, Lowestoft 01502 533600 Easton Farm Park Delightful farm where you can learn all about the different animals. Lambs, ponies, Suffolk Punch Horses, piglets, rare breed cows and more. Chick nursery, adventure playground, pedal tractors, go karts, café and gift shop. Easton 01728 746475 Euston Hall Home for the Dukes of Grafton for over 300 years and currently lived in by the eleventh Duke. The Hall has been open to the public during the summer for over 25 years, but will be closed for 2012 due to restoration work. The Hall contains, among its treasures, the famous collection of
Felixstowe Leisure Centre 25m pool, state of the art fitness suites, activity hall, bowls hall, soft play area, health suite and more. Seafront, Felixstowe 01394 670411 Foxearth Leisure & Fishery Offering fishing for novices right through to experienced anglers, with three lakes. Foxearth also offers air rifle shooting and archery. Foxearth, Sudbury 01787 280024 Framlingham Castle
A magnificent example of a late 12th-century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, the castle, together with Framlingham Mere, was designed both as a stronghold and as a symbol of power and status - as befitted one of the most influential people at the court of the Plantagenet kings. The castle is notable for its curtain wall with mural towers, an early example of this design. Walk around the impressive wall-walk, explore the mere and 37