Top Things to do in Babergh District
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10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Babergh District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Babergh District, United Kingdom including Little Hall Lavenham, Holy Trinity Long Melford Church, Rafi's Spicebox Ltd, James Andrews Golf School, Gainsborough's House, River Stour Trust Boat Trips, Flatford Mill, Lavenham Guildhall, Lavenham Falconry, RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden.
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1. Little Hall Lavenham
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By colina919 - Hereford, United Kingdom
We so enjoyed our visit to this wonderful house alongside the Guildhall It is operated by volunteers on behalf of the Suffolk historic buildings trust and is very well presented with lots of interesting artefacts from the last owners
2. Holy Trinity Long Melford Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By R6472KXjanec - Suffolk, United Kingdom
The church is set on the top of Long Melford Green just to the side of Kentwell Hall - also well worth a visit, along with Melford Hall (National Trust) just across the road. This church is stunning and with the lovely lady chapel at the end is the largest church in the country that isn't a Cathedral. The beautiful stain glass windows tell a story and include characters from Alice in Wonderland and Beatrix Potter. (Melford Hall is where Beatrix Potter used to stay with her animals and they house the original Jemima Puddleduck.) The church has guided tours and a shop. Ensure you visit this beautiful church on your walk around Long Melford - so many stay on the High Street and don't go any further than the bridge opposite the Bull Hotel. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside where you can walk for miles.
3. Rafi's Spicebox Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
At the Spicebox we flippin’ love food! We want to share with you our passion and knowledge to help you create delicious food for your family and friends. We have shops in Sudbury, York, Harrogate, Newcastle Fenwick Food Hall, Leeds, Burscough (Booths) and online. Pop by for tips & advice, menu planning ideas and our handmade Curry Packs, tailored to your tastes. We also have a large range of loose spices, gift sets & kitchenware, pickles & chutneys, snacks & sweets, breads, rice and much more. Whether you’re a novice cook or avid foodie, we’ll have something to tickle your taste buds and help you get creative in the kitchen.
Reviewed By annf82 - Sudbury, United Kingdom
Had the utmost pleasure going into Rafi's and ordering some delicious spice mixes for a present for close friends. I was able to check about allergens with complete ease, and nothing was too much trouble. Absolutely fantastic service, great value, and will definitely be back again.
4. James Andrews Golf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 163 reviews
The James Andrews Golf School offers hourly, daily and multi day golf coaching for Beginner, Intermediates and Advanced golfers. Voted the UK's leading residential golf school by Today's Golfer Magazine The James Andrews School of Golf (Formerly based in Battle) has over 20 year experience helping golfers enjoy their sport
Reviewed By 179ianp - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
This was my second visit to the James Andrews School of golf at Stoke by Nayland. The golf school use a structured approach to the main elements of the golf swing and then join them together. This allows you to focus and not get overloaded with information. The benefits of this approach are that, with a little adaptation, the same basic movements can also be easily applied to chipping and bunker play. On this visit, I stayed at the excellent Stoke by Nayland hotel (which is only a few hundreds yards way) and with two 18 hole golf courses, you also have the (free) opportunity to put into practice, what you have learned in the morning. Joe, who was the coach on my course, was quickly able to identify the particular faults in the swings of those who were attending, and he has a great classic swing to emulate! The school use Trackman technology, which is an excellent facility that provides instant feedback on ball speed, attack angle, club path etc. Trackman also records a video of each shot you hit, so you can then see an instant playback. All very clever!!! I would very much recommend a visit to the James Andrews School of Golf, if you’re looking to take up or improve your golf.
5. Gainsborough's House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
TEMPORARILY CLOSED - Gainsborough’s House explores the life and art of Thomas Gainsborough. One of the greatest artists of his age, he is renowned throughout the world for his portrait and landscape paintings. The house, ‘a most excellent Brickt Mansion,’ was bought by John Gainsborough, the artist’s father, in May 1722. Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was born in Sudbury and was baptized there at the Independent Meeting-House in Friars Street on 14 May 1727. He lived here until around 1740 when, as a young teenager, he was sent to London to pursue a career as an artist. He returned to Sudbury in the spring of 1749 until 1752 when he painted his celebrated Mr and Mrs Andrews. He never lost the influence of his native town and county. ‘Nature was his teacher, and the woods of Suffolk his academy,’ noted an obituary after his death in 1788.
Reviewed By awb_11 - Billericay, United Kingdom
Fortunately a previously unsatisfactory experience here has been superseded by much more pleasant visits - two this year, in fact, for different exhibitions. This is a very agreeable place to enjoy some quality art in an atmospheric building - there's also a lovely garden, and the staff are good. The house is closing for a major refurb in a month's time, so don't be caught out... it's to be hoped that this doesn't negatively impact on the 'atmospheric building'.
6. River Stour Trust Boat Trips
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
River Stour Trust is a volunteer-led registered charity dedicated to restoring & conserving the River Stour Navigation for all. The river has a long history with scenes of the working river immortalised in John Constable’s famous paintings. Our silent, eco-friendly electric boats include a restored Stour Lighter & are the ideal way to ‘Discover Constable's River’ at Sudbury, Flatford & Dedham.
7. Flatford Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 908 reviews
Reviewed By V5588FMjoyceh - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
Well everyone says when you get there it still looks identical to Constables painting the’ Haywain’ and it does! Amazing, a really beautiful place to visit, National Trust property also a lovely tea room with seating outside to enjoy the views and wildlife as you sit next to the river, lovely! There are also ‘River Trips’ and many lovely walks in the area.
8. Lavenham Guildhall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By ASASG_7 - Vancouver, Canada
We spent an hour exploring the Guildhall, which has had an amazing history - it's transformed itself over the centuries over and over, happily rescued from decay by the National Trust and now home to excellent exhibits.
9. Lavenham Falconry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Bird of prey experience centre offering the following experiences at our purpose build venue... Archery 1 and 2 hour experiences available 1 hour experience flying 1 owl & 1 hawk 2 hour hawk walk flying in the fields with trained hunting Hawks 2 hour owl encounter flying 4 owls including barn owls, tent owls, eagle owls Half day experience flying 6 birds and learning about habitat etc Half day eagle experience flying and learning about 3 eagles Full day falconry experience, refreshments included, lunch, tea , coffee Falconer for the day, hands on experience learning behind the scenes about falconry, polo shirt, lunch, refreshments included Full day eagle experience, flying 4 eagles, eagle owls, vulture lunch included, refreshments etc
Reviewed By jonboy1966 - Needham Market, United Kingdom
What an absolutely fabulous morning spent on the Hawk Walk with Steve and Treacle (Harris Hawk). Steve was very knowledgeable and kept us very well informed. Making sure that I got the best out of the time. Treacle is a real character! Beautiful Harris Hawk and gave us some fantastic photographs.
10. RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Hi, we're now closed for the winter season but hope to be open again for Big Garden Birdwatch in January 2021 and Snowdrop weekends in February 2021 - please check the RSPB website for further details nearer the time. The garden will open again everyday from Spring 2021.
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