Places of interest

The Dell is an ideal base from which to explore Suffolk with it's many places of interest. Norfolk and the famous Norfolk Broads are within easy driving distance.

Other places to visit include:

Thetford Forest: Situated in the heart of East Anglia, Thetford Forest is a patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves providing the ideal setting for a refreshing and enjoyable day out at any time of year.

Sutton Hoo: Sutton Hoo is one of Britain's most important and atmospheric archaeological sites, and also serves as a burial ground of the Anglo-Saxon kings of East Anglia.

Banham Zoo: Banham Zoo is set amongst 35 acres of beautiful parkland and gardens with innovative and exciting enclosures, providing sanctuary for almost 1000 animals ranging from big cats to birds of prey and siamangs to shire horses.

Cambridge: Cambridge is a wonderful fusion of the everyday and the extraordinary, a living city that has shaped history, that today reflects the best of historic and contemporary life and is continuing to make its mark on the future.

Newmarket: Newmarket is the historic Home of Horseracing and the greatest horseracing centre in the world. It offers a treasure trove of sights and sounds for the racing enthusiast. 

Lavenham: Lavenham is a medieval village in Suffolk, England famous for its impressive Fifteenth Century church, half-timbered medieval cottages and circular walk.

Aldeburgh: A charming town on the Suffolk coast which has interesting sites to visit.

Southwold: Southwold is a quintessentially English resort town. The town offers much of interest, but it is the sea and Southwold's links with it that make this a wonderful destination at any time of the year.

Bury St Edmunds: This lovely medieval market town has a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the year. Convenient for Cambridge and only two hours from London, it is the perfect place to bring an organised group or to visit with family and friends.

Great Yarmouth: There are over 15 miles of sandy beaches within the Great Yarmouth area, from Winterton-on-Sea in the north to Hopton-on-Sea in the south. Its all part of a great coastline offering an attractive blend of wide sandy beaches, sand dunes and cliff tops.

Harvey's Garden Plants: We are fortunate to have Harvey's Garden Plants Nursery and Gardens just up the road, winner of four Chelsea Gold Medals. The nursery also incorporates The Orchard Room, which serves delicious lunches and afternoon teas.

For more information, please visit Harvey's Garden Plants and The Orchard Room.

 

Our reception area can also provide further details of local amenities.

 

Thetford Forest

Sutton Hoo

Newmarket races

Southwold

Tiger at Banham Zoo

Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds