Days Out in Suffolk

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From magnificent castles to romantic abbey ruins, a day out in Suffolk is an adventure for all the family.

Discover 800 years of history at Framlingham Castle and take a summer walk around the walls, or explore a maze of passages and enjoy stunning views at Orford Castle.

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Places to visit in Suffolk

Places to visit : Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Bury St Edmunds Abbey

The extensive remains of the wealthiest and most powerful Benedictine monastery in England, shrine of St Edmund.

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Framlingham Castle
Framlingham Castle

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.

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Landguard Fort
Landguard Fort

Landguard Fort is the site of the last opposed seaborne invasion of England in 1667 and the first land battle of the Royal Marines.

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Leiston Abbey
Leiston Abbey

The mainly 14th century remains of an abbey of Premonstratensian canons. Among Suffolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, with some spectacular architectural features.

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Orford Castle
Orford Castle

Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps at this fascinating visitor attraction in Suffolk.

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Saxtead Green Post Mill
Saxtead Green Post Mill

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and was one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.

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Events : Suffolk

Tudor Times: An Audience with Bloody Mary!
Tudor Times: An Audience with Bloody Mary!
Venue: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Date: Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

To celebrate this Jubilee weekend, we invite visitors to meet one of the most fearsome monarchs linked with the castle, Bloody Mary, and learn how she got her terrifying nickname!
Time Travellers Go... Warriors
Time Travellers Go... Warriors
Venue: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Date: Wed 6 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Discover the world of warriors from the past with plenty of hands-on fun. Take part in battle drills, crafts and trails, and children will love hearing of grisly tales of heroes and battles from ancient times.
Time Travellers Go... Knights & Princesses
Time Travellers Go... Knights & Princesses
Venue: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Date: Mon 23 - Fri 27 Jul 2012

Give that toy sword a whirl or put on your prettiest dress and head back in time for activities of a medieval theme. Transform yourself into a noble lord in squire training, learn about etiquette and even try on armour in our academy for budding knights a
Time Travellers Go... Medieval
Time Travellers Go... Medieval
Venue: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Date: Mon 30 Jul - Fri 3 Aug 2012

How would you have fared 500 years ago? Take a trip back to medieval times to find out, with plenty of fun hands-on activities and games.

Time Travellers Go... Through the Ages
Time Travellers Go... Through the Ages
Venue: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Date: Mon 6 - Fri 10 Aug 2012

Take a trip through time and discover some of England's most fascinating facts from days gone by. Children can become legendary characters in our fun interactive play and take part in a trail around the castle before 'having a go' at the being the fool!

The Knights Tournament
The Knights Tournament
Venue: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk
Date: Sat 11 & Sun 12 Aug 2012

Marvel at the medieval knights as they take on the ultimate tournament. Fully armoured and ready to do battle, you can watch our knights in hand to hand combat, archery competitions and much more. Who will reign supreme and be the victor?
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