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Hodgson Avenue, Leiston, East Suffolk, Suffolk
IP16 4WF
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of IP16 4WF:
Burgh Castle
Burgh Castle, NR319PZ
Burgh Castle, the Roman Gariannonum, one of the surviving nine Roman forts of the Saxon Shore, is the remains of walls of a Roman fort, built in the late 3rd century. .
Long Shop Steam Museum
Main Street, Leiston, IP164ES
Our Museum is on the original Garrett Works site and covers 200 years of Leiston's amazing social and industrial history. An educational visit to the Long Shop Steam Museum will help pupils to build up a picture of a famous person like Richard Garrett III or Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (KS1); or help pupils to build up a picture of the lives of working people in an industrial town in the Victorian era (KS2/3), and make links between then and now.
RSPB Nature Reserve Minsmere
Westleton, IP173BY
Set on the beautiful Suffolk coast, Minsmere offers both families and birdwatchers an enjoyable day out. Nature trails take you through a variety of habitats to the excellent birdwatching hides.
Orford Castle
Orford, IP122ND
This unique polygonal keep survives almost intact. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II to help control the barons of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Saxtead Green Post Mill
The Mill House, Saxtead Green, IP139QQ
This corn mill, the whole body of which revolves on its base, was one of many that were built in Suffolk from the late 13th century. It is still in working order, even though milling ceased in 1947.
Woodbridge Tide Mill
Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, IP12
Stay with us a while and learn about the history of this important mill, enjoy a guided tour and perhaps be inspired to come and visit us. Woodbridge is a delightful small Suffolk town, proud of its many old buildings and its long history.
Suffolk Wildlife Park
Kessingland, NR337TF
Africa Alive! Enjoy a walking family safari at one of the UK's largest and most exciting wildlife attractions, set in 80 acres of dramatic coastal parkland. Our African Lions have a fabulous new enclosure and visitors will have the opportunity to take a bird's-eye view of the domain, from the viewing points in our new 'Kingdom of the Lion' & Lookout Lodge.
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
Buckeroo Way, The Street, Flixton, NR351NZ
Home of The Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, East Anglia's Aviation Heritage Centre, incorporating the museums of 446th Bombardment Group RAF Bomber Command, Royal Observer Corps, No. 6 Group.
East Anglia Transport Museum
Chapel Rd, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR338BL
Here at Carlton Colville you will find a museum unique to the last detail, for this is the only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th century. Whether you take a ride on the Woodland Tramway or experience the silence and comfort of the Trolleybus service, there is a new discovery to be made every minute.
Christchurch Mansion
Soane Street, Ipswich, IP42BE
Christchurch Mansion is a fine Tudor building set in an ancient and beautiful park close to the centre of Ipswich. With historic room settings, outstanding paintings and furniture, and also the modern Wolsey Art Gallery with changing contemporary exhibitions, it is one of the most important visitor attractions in East Anglia.
Normanston Park
Normanston Drive, Lowestoft, NR322PZ
Normanston Park - Amusement Park in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Contact venue on telephone number 01502565340 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Ipswich Museum
High Street, Ipswich, IP13QH
There is something for everyone at Ipswich Museum. The displays are full of fascinating objects and information, with something to interest everyone, and admission is FREE!Ipswich Museum has extensive resource collections (zoology, botany, geology, archaeology, local history, ethnography) which are not on general display but are available to interested visitors by appointment.
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Sparrow Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, NR321XG
The museum is overlooked by the lighthouse, built in 1874, but standing on the site of the very first lighthouse to be built by Trinity House in 1609. The main emphasis is on the fishing fleet, from the days of sail, through the later generation of steam herring drifters and on to the modern diesel trawlers.
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park
Leisure Way, Lowestoft, NR325DZ
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park - Amusement Park in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Contact venue on telephone number 01502586000 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Harwich Redoubt Fort
Harwich, CO123TW
An extremely impressive 180ft (60m) diameter circular fort built in 1808 to defend the port of Harwich against a Napoleonic invasion. It is the only such example open to the public.
Museum of East Anglian Life
Opposite ASDA, Stowmarket, IP141DL
Come in and explore the old East Anglia, from Suffolk Punch horses and rare breeds of pigs, sheep and goats, to displays of farming, craft workshops and industry, including the story of Ransomes to a Gypsy and Travellers exhibition with traditional caravans. Arrive when the Smithy or any of our huge engines are at work and you could easily think you are in the industrial heart of England.
Bressingham Steam Museum
Bressingham, IP222AB
The Steam Museum and Gardens are located at Bressingham near Diss in Norfolk, England. Featuring Road traction Engines.
Pettits Craft & Gardens
Church Road, Reedham, Norwich, NR133UA
Pettits Craft & Gardens - Amusement Park in Norwich, . Contact venue on telephone number 01493700094 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Mistley Towers
Mistley Towers, Mistley, CO111NJ
The remains of a church Mistley built which was never finished, designed by Robert Adam and built in 1776, unusual in having towers at both the east and west ends. Owned by English Heritage, they are managed by the Mistley Thorn Residents Association and if you want to have a look around, an Open Key is available from the Mistley Workshops (Tel: 01206 393884).
Merrivale Model Village
Wellington Pier Gardens, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR303JG
Over 1 acre of landscaped gardens, streams, lakes and waterfalls. The famous Merrivale Model Village has long been a favourite seafront attraction.
Banham Zoo
The Grove, Banham, NR162HE
Journey around the glode to experience at close quarters some of the world's most exotice, rare and endangered animals. Experience one of the largest and most exciting Birds of Prey display in the UK.
Tolhouse Museum
Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR302SH
Visit one of the oldest prisons in the country and explore Great Yarmouth’s story of crime and punishment. The new displays chart the changing use of the building over time and explore the history of Crime and Punishment from the medieval period up to the present day.
Elizabethan House Museum
4 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR302QH
In this splendid quayside house visitors can experience the lives of families who lived here from Tudor to Victorian times. Of particular interest is the Conspiracy Room, where the trial and execution of King Charles I were allegedly plotted.
