Ickworth House, Park & Gardens

Ickworth House was built in 1795 by the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol. Paintings by Titian and Gainsborough as well as a superb Georgian silver collection are all on display. The Capability Brown gardens consist of woodland walks, vineyard, summerhouse, church and lake.

Mid-Suffolk light Railway

The Mid-Sufflok Light Railway, known affectionally as The Middy was a classic case of a railway built late on in the great railway age that never paid its way. This fine example of quirky English history is remembered in Suffolks only railway museum which is dedicated to keeping alive the memories of The Middy.

Melford Hall

One of East Anglia's most celebrated Elizabethan houses. Classic Tudor interior, with fine panelled banqueting hall. Elizabeth I was entertained lavishly here, along with 2,000 members of her court. Beatrix Potter mementoes in room where she was a guest. Delightful garden and parkland walks.

Clare Ancient House Museum

Welcome to Clare, border town of East Anglia. A well-preserved Iron Age fort, a large Saxon earthwork, remains of a Norman castle. See them, and read their story in our Ancient House Museum.

Somerleyton Hall

Somerleyton has been owned and managed by the Crossley family since 1863 when Sir Francis bought the estate from his fellow industrialist friend Sir Morton Peto. At this time the estate was nearly 7500 acres including land to the east in Flixton, Blundeston and Lound and, to the north, towards Belton Browston, Caldecott and St Olaves as well as extensive marshes to the west of the river Waveney. The estate has reduced over the generations to the 5000 acres it is today. The present Lord Somerleyton managed the estate for 45 years until 2003 and it is great credit to him and the long-serving employees that so much of the integrity of the estate survives despite the great socio-economic changes since the Second World war.

Sutton Hoo

One of Britain's most important and atmospheric archaeological sites. A burial ground of the Anglo-Saxon kings of East Anglia. There is an exhibition hall presenting finds and the early history of the English and an award-winning new visitor facilities.

Orford Castle

The unique polygonal tower-keep of Orford Castle stands beside the pretty town and former port which Henry II also developed here in the 1160s. His aim was to counterbalance the power of turbulent East Anglian barons like Hugh Bigod of Framlingham, and to guard the coast against foreign mercenaries called to their aid.

Framlingham Castle

Framlingham is 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 Henry II. Architecturally, the castle is notable for its curtain wall and mural towers, an early example of this design.

Saxtead Green Post Mill

This corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base, was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century. Though milling ceased in 1947, it is still in working order. Climb the wooden stairs to the various floors, which are full of fascinating mill machinery.

Leiston Abbey

One of Suffolk's most impressive monastic ruins, of a 14th-century abbey of Premonstratensian 'white canons', with a 16th-century brick gatehouse.

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

The remains of a Benedictine abbey in beautifully kept gardens. The 2 great gateways (one being 14th C) are the best preserved buildings. Ruins of the Abbey of St Edmund located in the award winning Abbey Gardens. 12th C Norman Tower and magnificently restored Abbey Gate overlooking Angel Hill. Audio Tours available from the Tourist Information Centre.

Pakenham Water Mill

A fully functioning 18thC watermill on a Domesday site, with a 1904 Blackstone oil engine, mill pool, short river walk and picnic/BBQ area.

Rougham Control Tower Museum

History of the airfield with artefacts from the USAAF 94th Bomb Group in the control tower. Additional displays in adjacent Nissen Huts and Radar room.

Buttrums Mill Woodbridge

A 6-storey brick tower dating from 1836 which is now fully restored with 4 shuttered sails and a working fantail for turning cap and sails to face the wind. It was last worked in 1928 and retains intact milling machinery including 4 pairs of millstones. The ground floor contains a display of the history and workings of the mill. Buttrum's Mill is located in Burkitt Road and is signed off the A12 Woodbridge by-pass.

The Red House

The Red House was the home of the composer Benjamin Britten and his partner Peter Pears. Many of Britten's most famous works were written here including the War Requiem. The house has been preserved very much as it was at his death.

Eye Castle

A Norman motte-and-bailey with medieval walls and a Victorian folly. The castle has always had close associations with royalty since the Norman Conquest in 1066 and was probably used as a defensive site for many centuries before that. Now, rather than dominating the surrounding area with military might, the castle offers a tranquil setting for restoring them. Located in the centre of the market town of Eye.

95th Bomb Group Hospital Museum

The former hospital occupied by the 95BG has been faithfully restored, it houses many displays from the Second World War. The former hospital from AF station 117 occupied by the 95BG is being restored as a museum, which is open to the public. There are 17 rooms, some of which are set out as they were, such as a dentist room, fligh surgeon office, kitchen, and small post op ward. The rest houses many displays of wartime artifacts, 2 other rooms have rural bygones from the same period. In the ambulance garage there is 1944 dodge ambulance, this all stands on a 3 acre site.

Halesworth and District Museum

In the town´s 19thC station building and alongside unique movable platforms, the museum has changing local history displays, information about the railway, important residents including de Argentien, Sir William Durban, Sir William and his son Joseph Hooker the 1st two Directors of Kew Gardens. Displays of local geology and archaeology, including fossils, prehistoric flints and medieval finds from recent excavations. The Museum´s collection can be viewed by prior appointment.

Beccles and District Museum

The museum is housed in Leman House, a 16thC Grade I Listed building which was formerly the Sir John Leman Free School founded in 1631. It has distinctive flint and brick work, Tudor-style windows and a pantile roof. The museum houses items concerning printing, Waveney, agricultural, cultural and domestic items. There is also a model of the town in 1841, a natural history diorama of the riverbank, discovery boxes for children´s use and archival video film of past local industries.

Southwold Sailors Reading Room

A building of character where retired seamen have a social club and reading room. There are maritime exhibits and local history. Children (under 18) should be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair access. Opening Hours 1 Jan-24 Mar, Daily, 0900-1530. 25 Mar-27Oct, Daily, 0900-1700. 28 Oct-31 Dec, Daily, 0900-1530. Closed 25 Dec.