Why you should visit the Suffolk
Coast
The Suffolk Coast is one of the UK’s finest landscapes with 40
miles of Heritage Coast set in an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (new
window). Under our big East Anglian skies you will find
tranquillity and an invigorating sense of space, even at the
height of summer.
With so much to see it’s easy to leave the car behind and
explore on foot or bicycle. Whether you want to build sandcastles
and eat ice-cream or discover some of Britain’s rarest wildlife,
you can do it here on the Suffolk coast.
Our charming seaside towns are great for family holidays and our
historic riverside villages are romantic places to stay and linger.
Water is never far away and each new tide brings light and
movement, delighting the eye and relaxing the mind and body.
Away from the coast there are more secrets to discover. You’ll
find beautiful churches historic castles; Anglo-Saxon burial sites;
windmills and a fairytale meare; mysterious forests and leafy
lanes; historic market towns and friendly, oak-beamed pubs where
you’re guaranteed fantastic local food and a warm welcome.
A wide range of events catering for all interests happen all
year round. To find out more have a look at
our calendar of events or our
monthly 'what's on' listing pages.
Our three Tourist Information Centres are on hand to give
you all the information you need to really enjoy your stay. They
stock a wide range of local products, maps and souvenirs, as well
as offering an accommodation booking service. Transport and events
booking facilities are also on hand to help you make the most of
your visit.
Get our 2008 holiday guide
You will find a good range of places to stay in our 2008 holiday
guide, from luxury hotels to simple bed and breakfasts in private
homes and if you prefer self-catering, there are cottages, farms,
flats and houses, as well as caravans and lodges. Whatever style of
accommodation you require, you should have no difficulty in finding
something suitable.
Please
complete our online form if you would
like a copy of our 2008 holiday guide sent to you.
You can also view or download the guide online. Just follow the
links below to view or download the complete guide or just the
sections that interest you. Please note that links to PDF documents
open in a new browser window.
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Take a virtual tour of the Suffolk Coastal area
As an introduction to our district, you can watch four
short videos to give you a taste for some of the delights you'll
find when you come to discover the Suffolk Coastal area for
yourselves. Each video lasts between one and two minutes and we
feature the coastal resort towns of Felixstowe and Aldeburgh, the
historic riverside town of Woodbridge and Framlingham in the very
heart of the Suffolk countryside. Follow this link to
take a
virtual tour.
How do I get to the Suffolk Coast?
Getting to the Suffolk Coast is easy. The A12 and A14 roads take
you right to the heart of the district. London’s Liverpool
Street Station is only 90 minutes away for those travelling via the
capital and the East Suffolk Railway (new window) provides a
scenic route from Ipswich to Lowestoft with a further link from
Ipswich to Felixstowe.