Jo’s guidebook
My favourite walks & stop offs
Stunning scenery where the sea and the river Deben meet, whether it is an early walk and breakfast at Winkles on the terrace, Fish & Chips at the Ferry Cafe or an early evening drink at The Ferry pub you won't be disappointed, a place time forgot about and not too busy. Ferry trip to Bawdsey & walk along the beach fabulous too.
22 locals recommend
Felixstowe Ferry
Stunning scenery where the sea and the river Deben meet, whether it is an early walk and breakfast at Winkles on the terrace, Fish & Chips at the Ferry Cafe or an early evening drink at The Ferry pub you won't be disappointed, a place time forgot about and not too busy. Ferry trip to Bawdsey & walk along the beach fabulous too.
The jewel of Ipswich, buzzing with visitors and plenty of places to eat and drink whilst looking at the sun set over the Marina, can also join Boat trips
26 locals recommend
Ipswich Waterfront
Neptune QuayThe jewel of Ipswich, buzzing with visitors and plenty of places to eat and drink whilst looking at the sun set over the Marina, can also join Boat trips
Short distance from Hadleigh, 8 mile circuit around the reservoir, great cafe too
19 locals recommend
Alton Water
Short distance from Hadleigh, 8 mile circuit around the reservoir, great cafe too
Walberswick is very Suffolk, dunes, beach, crabbing, walking and a couple of good pubs
99 locals recommend
Walberswick
Walberswick is very Suffolk, dunes, beach, crabbing, walking and a couple of good pubs
If you want a quiet beach, good pub, great fish & chips this is the place for you, stunning and has Dunwich Heath a National Trust place
55 locals recommend
Dunwich
If you want a quiet beach, good pub, great fish & chips this is the place for you, stunning and has Dunwich Heath a National Trust place
If you want rustic and water this is your place .. Butt & Oyster good watering hole
16 locals recommend
Pin Mill
If you want rustic and water this is your place .. Butt & Oyster good watering hole
Food scene
Delicious coffee, breakfast very good value for money, decor stylish, little outside area, staff very friendly.
Jet Lounge @ 99
99b High StDelicious coffee, breakfast very good value for money, decor stylish, little outside area, staff very friendly.
Open for Breakfast, brunch, lunch and a snack and glass of wine in the evening. Only opened a couple of months before the Covid-19 lockdown but already a favourite with locals and visitors.
Cobbler's Café & Wine Bar
76 High StOpen for Breakfast, brunch, lunch and a snack and glass of wine in the evening. Only opened a couple of months before the Covid-19 lockdown but already a favourite with locals and visitors.
Mike provided hot meals all through Covid-19 to vulnerable neighbours and has since changed Battleburys to allow for social distancing ... a good cellar and food always consistantly good.
Battleburys
90 High StMike provided hot meals all through Covid-19 to vulnerable neighbours and has since changed Battleburys to allow for social distancing ... a good cellar and food always consistantly good.
Just a couple of doors away from Erie House, friendly, reasonably priced, great atmosphere and good food, soon opening a Pizza oven in the garden.
Titos Ristorante
23-25 High StJust a couple of doors away from Erie House, friendly, reasonably priced, great atmosphere and good food, soon opening a Pizza oven in the garden.
Just a few moments outside Hadleigh by car, stunning Bar and Restaurant with outstanding garden and views across the countryside. Definitely special occasion food
13 locals recommend
The Marquis
Upper StreetJust a few moments outside Hadleigh by car, stunning Bar and Restaurant with outstanding garden and views across the countryside. Definitely special occasion food
Cosy and warm atmosphere, food stunning, never known a bad review from friends or family
14 locals recommend
Lucca Enoteca Manningtree
High StreetCosy and warm atmosphere, food stunning, never known a bad review from friends or family
Definite favourite, can walk from Hadleigh, comforting food, lovely garden and historic pub, Janet & Wendy always welcoming
11 locals recommend
Bell Inn Kersey
The StreetDefinite favourite, can walk from Hadleigh, comforting food, lovely garden and historic pub, Janet & Wendy always welcoming
Good 'go to' place, buzzing and can't book tables but usually short wait, food consistantly delicious, great outdoor eating space.
27 locals recommend
Milsoms
Stratford Road DedhamGood 'go to' place, buzzing and can't book tables but usually short wait, food consistantly delicious, great outdoor eating space.
Dynasty Oriental Cuisine
117-119 High StIncredible service and delicious food, especially Thai dishes
The Pier Hotel
The QuayJust because it is a Port, great views, building and food
Gorgeous place to be and eat, arrive on a boat from Sudbury along the River Stour even better
14 locals recommend
The Henny Swan
Henny RoadGorgeous place to be and eat, arrive on a boat from Sudbury along the River Stour even better
18 High St
18 High StreetLots of lovely food and drink, relaxed and just over the road from Erie House
Sightseeing
Full of historic buildings, independent shops, bars and restaurants, great Christmas festival
122 locals recommend
Lavenham
Full of historic buildings, independent shops, bars and restaurants, great Christmas festival
A stroll up and down the Main street a delight of antique shops, independent shops and places to get a bite to eat, near to Kentwell Hall so can do both in the same day.
59 locals recommend
Long Melford
A stroll up and down the Main street a delight of antique shops, independent shops and places to get a bite to eat, near to Kentwell Hall so can do both in the same day.
If you like historic buildings and gardens you must visit, during the year lots of events to celebrate the year.
40 locals recommend
Kentwell Hall
If you like historic buildings and gardens you must visit, during the year lots of events to celebrate the year.
Visited a couple of years ago and very impressed, lots to do clearly care for the animals a priority.
132 locals recommend
Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadVisited a couple of years ago and very impressed, lots to do clearly care for the animals a priority.
An incredible place, to be walking on the history just amazing
130 locals recommend
National Trust - Sutton Hoo
An incredible place, to be walking on the history just amazing
Shop Eat Visit
Bury has a bustling town centre, Abbey, beautiful buildings and lots of great places to drink and eat.
176 locals recommend
Bury St Edmunds
Bury has a bustling town centre, Abbey, beautiful buildings and lots of great places to drink and eat.
Sandy beach, stylist Pier, lighthouse, great shopping, abundance of Bars & restaurants .. whats not to like
287 locals recommend
Southwold
Sandy beach, stylist Pier, lighthouse, great shopping, abundance of Bars & restaurants .. whats not to like
Interesting town on the river Deben, great walks, good cinema, Tide mill, ample shopping opportunities and abundance of places to eat and drink
131 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Interesting town on the river Deben, great walks, good cinema, Tide mill, ample shopping opportunities and abundance of places to eat and drink
Stylist seaside town with great Fish & Chips, can walk to Thorpeness also, expanse of beach means you will always find a quiet spot to relax and enjoy
205 locals recommend
Aldeburgh
Stylist seaside town with great Fish & Chips, can walk to Thorpeness also, expanse of beach means you will always find a quiet spot to relax and enjoy
Stunning location to shop, eat, walk or visit for a concert, can combine with visiting Aldeburgh, Southwold, Walberswick or Dunwich
215 locals recommend
Snape Maltings
Stunning location to shop, eat, walk or visit for a concert, can combine with visiting Aldeburgh, Southwold, Walberswick or Dunwich
Stoll around the Church, Guildhall, river walk, railway walk, independend shops, bars and restaurants and out into the Conch and countryside, am proud to live here
19 locals recommend
Hadleigh
Stoll around the Church, Guildhall, river walk, railway walk, independend shops, bars and restaurants and out into the Conch and countryside, am proud to live here
Centre of Ipswich, busy with people walking into town from different parts of the part, constant buzz, beautiful park, The Mansion a gem
20 locals recommend
Christchurch Park
33 Bolton LnCentre of Ipswich, busy with people walking into town from different parts of the part, constant buzz, beautiful park, The Mansion a gem
City/town information
Hadleigh