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COUNTRYSIDE IN SUFFOLK
Suffolk and wider East Anglia offer some
of the most peaceful countryside settings
in England. F
west to the Broads National P
rom Thetford Forest in the
Heritage Coast in the east, the county
ark and the
uniting theme is its serene countryside
’s
offering.
RSPB Minsmere offers outstanding
reedbed, wetland, heathland and woodland
to get close to nature and with two trails
and eight hides a variety of wading and
coastal birds can be viewed. Guides can
be arranged to lead your group, with the
option of independent exploration too.
Nearby R
off-road cycling and walking opportunities
endlesham Forest offers great
and during summer
spectacular open-air theatre productions.
, hosts some
Alton W
water in Suffolk, is situated south of
ater, the largest area of inland
Ipswich. The visitor centre features a
spacious cafeteria, with panoramic views
across the water
service too. There is an eight mile walking
, and has a cycle hire
trail and, for those interested in wildlife,
Alton W
interesting waterfowl, especially in winter
ater is host to a variety of
New conservation zones and bird hides
.
have been established to increase
biodiversity
conservation volunteers.
, with the help of local
Stonham Barns, near Stowmarket, offers
a leisure, shopping and rural pursuits
complex. Nearby
Anglian Life devotes acres of land devoted
, the Museum of East
to representing country traditions and
offers a good mix of exhibits from a
working watermill to steam-powered farm
machinery
countryside. Another working watermill,
, all set in picturesque
MUSEUM OF EAST ANGLIAN LIFE
set in beautiful water meadows, can be
found at P
locally milled flour
akenham, where you can buy
.
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