Things To Do
Things To Do Nearby
Some of these activities will require access to transport. Public transport is available on the Peninsular (timetables available in the Control Tower). Alternatively you can talk to the Control regarding car hire and taxis.
Swimming
https://www.ipswichfit.co.uk/crown-pools/
Ipswich Crown Pools
Horse Riding
01473 780406 –http://www.hillfarmec.co.uk
Hill Farm Stables, Hill Farm Lane, Chelmondiston 2 ½ miles
Dry Ski-Ing / Golf Driving Range / WhyKnot Adventure And Restaurant
01473 602347 –http://www.suffolkskicentre.co.uk/
Wherstead 6 miles
Golf
http://www.fynn-valley.co.uk/
Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham, Ipswich and at Seckford Hall, nr Woodbridge and Woodbridge Golf Club. Some golf courses require a handicap certificate, so you are advised to check.
Shotley-Harwich-Felixstowe Foot Ferry.
http://www.harwichharbourferry.com/
A good day trip encompassing lunch at The Pier, Harwich (http://www.milsomhotels.com/thepier/)
Barge Trips On River Orwell
Bookings 01473 258070 –http://www.sbvictor.co.uk/
From Ipswich on sailing barge Victor.
What do the barges do after the big racing match is over? The majority have to go back to work to earn their keep. This is through chartering – to the general public, clubs & associations or corporate organizations. This can involve river trips for bird watching, photography, painting, wildlife observation, team building or a family holiday. Bookings can be for a day, a weekend or longer.
Suffolk Food Hall
01473 786616 –http://www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk/
5 miles
Jimmy’s Farm
08444 938088 –http://www.jimmysfarm.com/
6 ½ miles
River Trips
01473 836680 – http://www.orwellrivercruises.co.uk
Down the River Orwell on “Orwell Lady”
The Pin Mill Cruise Lasts approximately two and a half hours taking in the most beautiful wooded stretches of the River Orwell and passing Hill House.
Sailing, Canoeing And Windsurfing
https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/alton-water-park/watersports
Alton Water Facebook Page
Alton Water: 5 miles, where you can also hire cycles to ride around the reservoir, walk and bird watch.
RSPB Bird Reserve
http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/minsmere/index.asp
Minsmere
Dedham Vale
http://www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org
30-40 mins drive by car
Constable Country
https://www.visitessex.com/explore/destinations/dedham-vale
½ hour drive by car
The Heritage Coast
http://www.britainexpress.com/countryside/coast/suffolk.htm
Aldeburgh 50 mins by car
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
01473 830264 –http://www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk/
A small livestock farm, breeding farm animals and offers farm visits to the public throughout the year. Winner of the Best tourist attraction in 2006 & 2007 and runner up in 2008 & 2009.
Easton Farm Park
http://www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/
Colchester
https://www.visitcolchester.com/
Britains’ oldest recorded town (20miles) fine Roman castle with museum, Leisure World – swimming for the kids.
Go-Karting
http://www.beaconrallykarts.co.uk/
Beacon Hill, Martlesham
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