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Attractions in Suffolk reviewed by Angela Wright, the Suffolk blogger

An Afternoon in Christchurch Park Looking for Mabel!

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Christchurch Park Ipswich
  First things first just in case you are worried, lets talk about Mabel. She's is Christchurch Park's most famous resident -  a tawny owl and she has become a bit of a celebrity over recent years! My latest trip to the park was to hopefully catch a glimpse of her as she's is part of my Suffolks Top 50 challenge. Exploring Christchurch Park Having mentioned to a friend my planned ...
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Woodbridge Tide Mill

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Tide Mill Woodbridge
Woodbridge Tide Mill My visit to the Woodbridge Tide Mill was on a particularly damp and drizzly day, but actually once inside, the weather didn't matter so much as I had lots to see and keep me busy whilst sheltering from the rain! I have often glanced at the Tide Mill and to be honest if it wasn't on the Suffolk's Top 50 I probably wouldn't have visited...that's why I love my #Suffolkt...
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Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds

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Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds
Where to start with Abbey Gardens? I know I say it often but yes this is another of my favorite places in Suffolk! I have got to know Abbey Gardens quite well over recent years...or so I thought. I usually meet one of my best friends there several times a year as it happens to be halfway between where we both live. We grab a coffee and sandwich at the bakery and wander down to the gardens, ...
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The Suffolk Punch

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Suffolk Punch Horse
When I moved to Suffolk, I had lots to learn. Having never visited the county before I remember overhearing someone talking about the 'Suffolk punch' and thinking it was some sort of local boxing term! I soon realised that of course it's not.... the Suffolk Punch is the most wonderful type of horse! The breed was developed for farm work, however as machinery started to take over numbers dec...
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Rendlesham Forest UFO Trail

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Rendlesham Forest UFO trail
....UFO trail in Rendlesham Forest? .....Really?! As someone who has absolutely no sense of direction, I have avoided forests for many years. When you get lost in them as I have done in the past, what starts out as a fun day out turns into something rather more stressful! So you can imagine the thought of walking the UFO trail at Rendlesham Forest as part of my Suffolk Top 50 challenge w...
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Exploring Sutton Hoo

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Sutton Hoo
Who would have thought mounds could be so interesting!  Sutton Hoo is set in a wonderful landscape and the mounds are just the start of the story..... On arrival at Sutton Hoo it's easy to get swept up in the excellent 'visitor attraction' facilities before actually venturing outside to see the wonderful landscape where the story begins. It was shortly before the Second World War that Ed...
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Helmingham Hall Gardens

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A view of Helmingham Hall from one of the gardens
Sometimes you just need to take some time out, forget your 'to do' list and spend an afternoon reflecting on what's important in life.....Helmingham Hall Gardens is a perfect place to do this! The gardens are simply stunning and what's lovely is that there are always different flowers to appreciate depending on what time of year you go. With the many types of gardens to see during your visi...
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Debach Airfield Museum

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The Operations Room, Debach Airfield Control Tower
It's funny how one of the best days out I have had so far this year is one I stumbled upon by accident! That's exactly what happened at Debach Airfield Museum. On my way to Ipswich I came across an eye-catching sign that made me think.....ooohh I will pop in there on my way back, which is exactly what I did! Not really knowing what to expect, I turned off at the sign and found myself headin...
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Alton Water

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Springtime view across Alton Water
Imagine a calm expanse of water surrounded by different shades of green with a dash of spring flowers and a scattering of wildlife; that was the scene as I explored the stunning Alton Water on my recent walk as part of the Suffolk Walking Festival. Situated south of Ipswich in Stutton, the park has so much to offer that you could easily spend a whole day there. Walking from the visitor cent...
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Siege! at Framlingham Castle

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Siege! at Framlingham Castle
Siege! at Framlingham Castle It's not everyday you are greeted by knights in armour before being transported back in time to 1216 to join in the siege of Framlingham Castle. That's why events are so fantastic in bringing attractions to life! I knew I was in for a good day when as I approached the entrance to the castle I could hear lots of cheering! There was a great atmosphere inside and I decid...
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