GRAND DAYS OUT
Woodbridge
The picturesque market town of Woodbridge on the Suffolk coast is situated on the edge of the River Deben, where history and architecture combine to create a melting pot of rural, riverside and urban life.
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oodbridge boasts beautiful riverside walks with seats at key viewing points to spot wildlife,
where you may be lucky enough to see the local seal pop up from the water. Many waterside cafes line the river and are an ideal place for coffee and cake before finishing off the afternoon back in town exploring the Thoroughfare which has retained its charm with many independent shops selling unique items.
The riverside, high street and market square are all key areas to explore when visiting the town, start
PHOTO STORY - ABOVE: The glorious Shire Hall. Images supplied and reproduced courtesy of ‘Choose Woodbridge’.
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at the bottom of the hill and whether arriving by bus, train or car you’ll quickly find yourselves at The Turban Centre, Quay Street or Thoroughfare where there are a number of shops, boutiques, activities, cafes and restaurants to explore and enjoy. From the Thoroughfare there’s a brief climb up Market Hill, where at the top you’ll find the glorious Shire Hall, St Mary’s Church amongst pretty scenery, charming shops and attractions. The town has retained a variety of its historic
features, considered by many as the symbol of Woodbridge. The Tide Mill is one of the earliest examples of its kind and the oldest working Tide Mill in the UK. Standing at the head of the marina it
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