The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Suffolk, England

August 31, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Suffolk, United Kingdom including New Wolsey Theatre, Greene King Brewery, The Red House, Parham Airfield Museum, National Horse Racing Museum, St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, East Anglia Transport Museum, Christchurch Park, Christchurch Mansion.
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1. New Wolsey Theatre

Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS England +44 1473 295900 [email protected] http://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 819 reviews

New Wolsey Theatre

The New Wolsey Theatre official Trip Advisor page. A 400 seat venue in the heart of the county town of Suffolk. Come and visit us soon!We're more than happy for you to use this page to feedback about productions you've seen here but please also take the time to let us know about your overall experience. We can only improve with your honest and balanced opinions.

Reviewed By ingridwhight - Ipswich, United Kingdom

Excellent it is such a great night out. If you have never seen the it is a must. Very entertaining ,funny and the cast are very friendly.The theatre is also very welcoming nothing is to much trouble for the staff there. Fantastic night all round

2. Greene King Brewery

Abbot House Westgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1QT England +44 1284 843326 [email protected] http://www.greenekingshop.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 795 reviews

Greene King Brewery

Walk, Talk and Tasting Tour Join us as we walk through Greene King’s history discovering our oldest buildings and finding out what they have been used for throughout time. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you need to know about Greene King and how our beers are made. Back in our café you will be able to watch a virtual tour of our brewery and enjoy a tutored tasting of our beers brewed here in Bury St Edmunds and Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Find out how we make our beers and what goes in to them to give that distinctive taste. We also have a delicious new beer-based condiment range to taste, featuring a chutney, mustard & marmalade all made by our friends at Scarlett & Mustard with Greene King and Belhaven Beer. You will receive a free bottle of beer to take away and a 10% off voucher to spend in the café and the shop on the day. We have a max of 6 on a tour and will ensure you are all socially distanced feel safe by following all current government guidelines

Reviewed By Francaise64

Great tour, and very well curated by Steve, our tour guide...fascinating history and delicious beer tasting session to complete our outing. Highly recommended.

3. The Red House

The Red House Golf Lane, Aldeburgh IP15 5PZ England +44 1728 451700 [email protected] http://brittenpears.org/visit/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 144 reviews

The Red House

Benjamin Britten was one of the greatest composers of the twentieth century. He wrote a vast amount of incredible music and wanted everyone to enjoy it – professional and amateur musicians, music enthusiasts, children and families. He was born in 1913 and raised in Lowestoft, and Suffolk was the backdrop for nearly his entire life. At The Red House in Aldeburgh he lived with Peter Pears, his muse and life partner, for nearly two decades until his death in 1976. As well as exploring Britten’s music, visitors to The Red House can see his and Pears’ eclectic collection of art, books and objects, wander around their gardens, and discover more about their lives. Please note: following the government’s announcement of a new national lockdown from Thursday 5 November, the buildings at The Red House will close to visitors.

Reviewed By TerryPhilpot - Oxted, United Kingdom

You do not have to know anything about Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears to enjoy a visit to their home. It is so cosy and welcoming that it is almost as if they are about to walk in. The gardens, too, while not large, are pleasant. Make sure, too, that you visit their graves in the small municipal cemetery next to the churchyard of Aldeburgh's parish church.

4. Parham Airfield Museum

Parham Airfield, Woodbridge IP13 9AF England +44 1728 621373 [email protected] http://www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk
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5.0 based on 102 reviews

Parham Airfield Museum

DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION WE ARE SORRY BUT WE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Please check the website for further information. The 390th Bomb Group Memorial Air Museum and the Museum of the British Resistance Organisation are housed in the original war time control tower, associated quanset (nissan) huts, and include the Percy Kindred Library and cafe. Situated on open fields the museum is signposted from the A12 North of Woodbridge after passing through Little Glemham. We are open on Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday’s from the first Sunday in April to last Sunday in October and also on Wednesdays during June, July and August. FREE Kids activites:- Ink Stamper Trail, Lego Table, Activity Sheet FREE parking, FREE Admission DONATIONS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

Reviewed By Y6088JNchriss

This is an incredible museum and memorial to the bomber crews that flew from here during the war. Lots of interesting stories and artifacts and the volunteers that work there are enthusiastic and have an extraordinary knowledge of the history of the base. Couldn't recommend more highly. I've been multiple times and have a jumper too!

5. National Horse Racing Museum

Palace House Palace Street, Newmarket CB8 8EP England +44 1638 667314 [email protected] http://www.palacehousenewmarket.co.uk
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4.5 based on 406 reviews

National Horse Racing Museum

NHRM & Palace House Estate is a 5-acre site in the heart of Newmarket. It comprises three complementary attractions; National Horseracing Museum in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries, Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art in Palace House, and a chance to meet former racehorses in the flagship home of Retraining of Racehorses. We have a fabulous restaurant and gift shop onsite and visits can take from 3 hours to a full day, and sometimes even more…!

Reviewed By VickyJRn - Newmarket, United Kingdom

For a family who knows nothing about horses or racing we had a great day out. Very pleasant and helpful staff, extremely knowledgeable - our turn on the simulator was great fun. Nice to be able to combine inside and outside elements. The cakes from the little coffee shop were amazing !!! We live locally so the free annual pass will be very handy when it arrives.

6. St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

Abbey House 30 Angel Hill Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1LS England +44 1284 748720 [email protected] http://www.stedscathedral.co.uk
Excellent
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4.5 based on 894 reviews

St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

Reviewed By 752sallyr

We did the tower tour on Saturday Robert and Jackie our guides were fantastic so informative and a bounced off one another such a great tour and the views were fantastic well worth a visit

7. Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Orford Quay Quay Street Orford, Woodbridge IP12 2NU England +44 1394 450900 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/orfordness/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve

Wild, remote and exposed, Orford Ness contains the ruined remnants of a disturbing past. Ranked among the most important shingle features in the world, rare and fragile wildlife thrives where weapons, including atomic bombs, were once tested and perfected.

Reviewed By DrRoger56

Orford Ness was a military experimental centre from the First World War until 1995. From the development of radar in the 1930s to the testing of some components of nuclear weapons in the 1950s & 60s - plus other experiments and research, elements of which are still Top Secret! You will see the remains of the the military history and the rich flora and fauna that are increasingly important as the military remains are allowed to decay. Well worth a visit - to see it all involves a walk of more than 7kms.

8. East Anglia Transport Museum

Chapel Road Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL England +44 1502 518459 [email protected] http://eatransportmuseum.co.uk/index.html
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4.5 based on 602 reviews

East Anglia Transport Museum

A Heritage Transport museum which includes buses, cars, vans, trams, trolleybuses, a narrow gauge railway and a 'Tar, Sweat and Steam' building displaying the history of roadbuilding. Enjoy unlimited rides on vintage buses, trams, trolleybuses and narrow gauge railway all included in the entry price. There are many examples of vintage street furniture, a cafe, well stocked shop and free car parking. The museum is well served by public transport with half hourly services from Lowestoft & Norwich (X22) (Mon-Sat, 2 hourly on Sun) and from Kessingland, Norwich & Southwold (146) half hourly AM and Hourly PM, Mon-Sat, all stopping right outside the museum.

Reviewed By mumofboys22

We came here with my 4 year old and 4 month old and our dog :) this is such a lovely place and you really get a sense that the workers here love what they do. Upon entry the greeting we received was lovely and welcoming. I asked if we could bring our dog in and were informed that the location was very dog friendly with lots of fresh water dotted around. The teams and displays are so well looked after and you really get a sense of the history of the vehicles. My son went on the little train and the driver made his day by allowing him to sit in the drivers seat. The place is run by volunteers and they were very friendly and knowledgeable. The gentleman who served is in the little cafe was jolly and very friendly. I fully urge people to visit and keep this location going, it’s a tiny piece of history that is kept alive by amazing people.

9. Christchurch Park

Fonnereau Road, Ipswich IP4 2BX England +44 1473 252435 http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/christchurch-park
Excellent
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4.5 based on 843 reviews

Christchurch Park

Reviewed By RodF143 - Ipswich, United Kingdom

This park is certainly a Jewell, it is a wonderful open space in the centre of Ipswich. The arboretum is well tended and full of lovely shrubs, flowers and magnificent trees; squirrels that are quite tame are in abundance and a variety of birdlife; the outside tennis courts that are nestled in the trees are well utilised. The large ponds with their many species is of wildfowl and if you are lucky you may see one of the many turtles or terrapins that frequent the wilderness pond, that's if the commorant sitting high up in the tree at the edge hasn't picked them off. To cap it all, the highlight of the park, that is the Christchurch Mansion, free to all to roam and see it's many displays of art and artifacts, and indeed I was very fortunate to see Rodin's sculpture "The Kiss" on the day I visited. The park was bustling with people of all ages and backgrounds. What a joy.

10. Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion Soane Street Seasonal opening times, see website for details, Ipswich IP4 2BE England +44 1473 433554 http://www.ipswich-waterfront.co.uk/place/christchurch-mansion/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 475 reviews

Christchurch Mansion

Reviewed By 228izabellaj

Gorgeous museum, beautiful coffe shop, ice cream available, free entry in the museum, friendly staff

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