Glebe Barn.
Out & about.
Local culture
A few favourite local attractions for the family.
“Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site”.
Sutton Hoo was the location for "The Dig" (2020), available on Netflix at time of writing. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Lily James.
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National Trust - Sutton Hoo
“Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site”.
Sutton Hoo was the location for "The Dig" (2020), available on Netflix at time of writing. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Lily James.
Bawdsey Radar Museum
“Sharing the global story of radar”
A farm explaining the history of the Suffolk Punch horse. They care for and breed retired horses and other animals.
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The Suffolk Punch Trust
Woodbridge WalkA farm explaining the history of the Suffolk Punch horse. They care for and breed retired horses and other animals.
Aldeburgh Festival and concerts year-round at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, with boutique shops, art galleries, walks and wildlife.
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Snape Maltings
Aldeburgh Festival and concerts year-round at Snape Maltings Concert Hall, with boutique shops, art galleries, walks and wildlife.
Educational and fun activity trips in the safe haven of the River Ore. The Lady Florence provides food and the Regardless does trips for children.
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Lady Florence
Educational and fun activity trips in the safe haven of the River Ore. The Lady Florence provides food and the Regardless does trips for children.
Activities
Lessons and hacks for all abilities. “Well known in the British Eventing calendar. Perfect for barefoot and offer fast sandy tracks with gentle undulations.”
Poplar Park Equestrian Training Centre
Lessons and hacks for all abilities. “Well known in the British Eventing calendar. Perfect for barefoot and offer fast sandy tracks with gentle undulations.”
River based canoe, kayak and sailing boat hire on the river Alde. An excellent, energetic day’s paddling. Tide dependent. Seal spotting. Must book.
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Iken Canoe
River based canoe, kayak and sailing boat hire on the river Alde. An excellent, energetic day’s paddling. Tide dependent. Seal spotting. Must book.
Open practise to all competent skiers and snowboarders, equipment hire is included. Also offers lessons, “ringos” and toboggans.
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Suffolk Ski Centre
Bourne HillOpen practise to all competent skiers and snowboarders, equipment hire is included. Also offers lessons, “ringos” and toboggans.
“An award-winning 18-hole golf course, a two-tiered driving range, a Thermal Suite day spa, indoor pool and well-equipped gym, bar and restaurant.”
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Ufford Park Hotel, Golf and Spa - Woodbridge
Yarmouth Road“An award-winning 18-hole golf course, a two-tiered driving range, a Thermal Suite day spa, indoor pool and well-equipped gym, bar and restaurant.”
Food scene
Voted “One of the 30 greatest Summer Pubs in Britain by the Sunday Telegraph”.
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Greyhound Inn Pettistree
The StreetVoted “One of the 30 greatest Summer Pubs in Britain by the Sunday Telegraph”.
“A simple and uncomplicated approach, of great oysters, smoked delicacies, fresh local fish and shellfish”.
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Butley Orford Oysterage
Market Hill“A simple and uncomplicated approach, of great oysters, smoked delicacies, fresh local fish and shellfish”.
Dining Pub of the Year -The Good Pub Guide 2021. Number 10-Estrella Damm UK Top 50 Gastropubs 2021. “Just a damn good restaurant” William Sitwell :The Daily Telegraph
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The Unruly Pig
Orford RoadDining Pub of the Year -The Good Pub Guide 2021. Number 10-Estrella Damm UK Top 50 Gastropubs 2021. “Just a damn good restaurant” William Sitwell :The Daily Telegraph
Pubs
A traditional pub with good reasonably priced food. They have some tables outside.
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The Sorrel Horse
Hollesley RoadA traditional pub with good reasonably priced food. They have some tables outside.
Our favourite pub and dining. On the banks of the river Deben. Great for a sunset drink and food while the kids play on the riverbank “beach”.
Featured in "Yesterday" (12) 2019, starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry, Ed Sheeran. Danny Boyle’s romantic comedy, and in "Injustice" (15) (ITV) 2011 starring James Purefoy. A five-part ITV thriller from Anthony Horowitz.
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Ramsholt Arms
Dock RoadOur favourite pub and dining. On the banks of the river Deben. Great for a sunset drink and food while the kids play on the riverbank “beach”.
Featured in "Yesterday" (12) 2019, starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry, Ed Sheeran. Danny Boyle’s romantic comedy, and in "Injustice" (15) (ITV) 2011 starring James Purefoy. A five-part ITV thriller from Anthony Horowitz.
Beaches
We regularly cycle to Bawdsey Quay. There is free but limited car parking, the Boathouse Cafe and an occasional ice-cream van. Great for a paddle. Toilet facilities.
A favourite, not least for the journey itself, is to take the Deben Ferry - a small foot boat - from Bawdsey Quay to Felixstowe Ferry, on the opposite bank of the Deben. Here there is a pub, cafes, an excellent fresh fish shop, and a boat yard.
Bawdsey beach
Ferry RoadWe regularly cycle to Bawdsey Quay. There is free but limited car parking, the Boathouse Cafe and an occasional ice-cream van. Great for a paddle. Toilet facilities.
A favourite, not least for the journey itself, is to take the Deben Ferry - a small foot boat - from Bawdsey Quay to Felixstowe Ferry, on the opposite bank of the Deben. Here there is a pub, cafes, an excellent fresh fish shop, and a boat yard.
A hamlet on a shingle beach. A local sea-swimming spot. No toilet or refreshment facilities.
Shingle Street was the location for "Yesterday" (12) 2019, and for "The Child in Time" (BBC) 2017 starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald. A dramatisation of Ian McEwan’s award-winning novel.
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Shingle Street
Unnamed RoadA hamlet on a shingle beach. A local sea-swimming spot. No toilet or refreshment facilities.
Shingle Street was the location for "Yesterday" (12) 2019, and for "The Child in Time" (BBC) 2017 starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kelly Macdonald. A dramatisation of Ian McEwan’s award-winning novel.
Walberswick Beach
Our nearest beach with sand and dunes.
Nature walks
A managed forest with walking and cycle trails, a famous UFO sighting, and playground. Good for den building!! Great defence from a windy day. Toilets.
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Rendlesham Forest
A managed forest with walking and cycle trails, a famous UFO sighting, and playground. Good for den building!! Great defence from a windy day. Toilets.
“Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history.” The only access to Ness is via the National Trust ferry Octavia. Check opening arrangements. Advance bookings only.
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Orford Ness
“Internationally important coastal nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history.” The only access to Ness is via the National Trust ferry Octavia. Check opening arrangements. Advance bookings only.
A comfortable 40-minute, 2 mile walk along the northern bank of the River Deben, passing HMS Vale – Deben Café halfway, into Woodbridge. Enjoy Woodbridge, then return the same way.
Free parking at Melton Riverside car park, Wilford Bridge Road, Melton IP12 1LT
Melton Riverside
A comfortable 40-minute, 2 mile walk along the northern bank of the River Deben, passing HMS Vale – Deben Café halfway, into Woodbridge. Enjoy Woodbridge, then return the same way.
Free parking at Melton Riverside car park, Wilford Bridge Road, Melton IP12 1LT
Part of a wider walking route, the Butley Ferry started in the 16th Century making it one of the oldest ferries in Great Britain.
Butley Foot Ferry
Part of a wider walking route, the Butley Ferry started in the 16th Century making it one of the oldest ferries in Great Britain.
Best with children
80 animal species. A Farm Shop, Butchery, nature trail, restaurant and activities for the whole family to enjoy; a great day out just minutes from Ipswich.
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Jimmy's Farm
Pannington Hall Lane80 animal species. A Farm Shop, Butchery, nature trail, restaurant and activities for the whole family to enjoy; a great day out just minutes from Ipswich.
“A great family day out. Easton Farm Park was built in the late 1800s and has been a Farm Park since 1974, the second farm park to be opened in the UK.”
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Easton Farm Park
“A great family day out. Easton Farm Park was built in the late 1800s and has been a Farm Park since 1974, the second farm park to be opened in the UK.”
“Every school visit to Foxburrow Farm is unique We had a fantastic day out. All the staff were warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about their activities.”
Foxburrow Farm Suffolk Wildlife Trust
“Every school visit to Foxburrow Farm is unique We had a fantastic day out. All the staff were warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about their activities.”