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Family-friendly places in Suffolk

If you're looking for something fun to do with the family this May half-term, why not enjoy a day out with the kids at one of these places in Suffolk?

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Ickworth Estate

This half-term the lush gardens and ancient trees will come alive at Ickworth through the magic of storytelling. Join the volunteer nature explorer for a family friendly guided walk looking out for beetles, bug, birds and all the other wildlife that live at Ickworth. Go on a geocaching adventure and find the hidden treasure across the estate. Hire a bike or bring your own and explore the estate on two wheels. Bring a picnic and relax by the lake in the secluded walled garden or pick a bench by the adventure playground while the kids burn off some energy.

A young boy dresses up as an Anglo-Saxon warrior in the exhibition space at Sutton Hoo

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Sutton Hoo

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a traditional Angl-Saxon camp this May half-term at Sutton Hoo with the Sae Wylfings re-enactment group. Pick up a trail sheet and follow the sculpture trail to explore the wider estate. In Tranmer House find out what it’s like to be an archaeologist and make your down models out of LEGO® bricks, or head to the exhibition hall and discover more about the Anglo-Saxons or go wild in the adventure playground.

Boy on a bug hunt at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

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Dunwich Heath & Beach

There’s so much to do at Dunwich Heath this half-term. Get up close to bugs and beasties with pond dipping and bug basement sessions, pick up a tracker pack and see what wildlife you can spot, hunt for geocaches, follow a trail and discover more about the history of Dunwich, get crafty in Heath Barn or let of steam in the adventure playground. The possibilities are endless.

Visitors in the bird hide at Flatford, Suffolk

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Flatford

Enjoy a day out with the family at Flatford this half-term. There’s walking routes suitable for the whole family and geocaches to find. Come along for the Nature Spring Day on the 28 May when there will crafts, trails, and lots of activities inspired by the great outdoors. Bring a picnic or stop off at the tea room for a tasty treat before heading home.

Visitors looking at a replica model of a medieval thumbscrew at Lavenham Guildhall, Suffolk

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Lavenham Guildhall

There’s lots to spark the imagination at Lavenham Guildhall where very room tells a story. Discover how the medieval building was designed to show off the wealth of the richest merchants or find our what life was like for a prisoner at the Guildhall. Out in the garden you’ll find a 300-year-old fire engine, a dye garden and bug hotel.

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Visit the adventure playground at Ickworth Estate

Fly down the zip wire, swing as high as the trees or take on the obstacle course. Kids of all ages will enjoy letting off steam in the adventure playground while the grown ups relax on a nearby picnic bench.

Boy smiling as he is pushed in swing at Sutton Hoo

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Family activities at Sutton Hoo

After exploring the Royal Burial Ground and wider estate simply hop, skip and jump your way to the adventure playground at Sutton Hoo, just a stone's throw from the cafe. Be the captain of your own Anglo-Saxon ship, balance on the tight-rope or zoom down the zip wire

Family having fun in the play area at Dunwich Heath

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Family activities at Dunwich Heath

Outside the tea room at Dunwich you'll find a play area with a view. Let the kids burn off some more energy on the wooden play area while the grown up relax with a coffee and admire the beautiful view out to sea.

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Cycling at Ickworth Estate

Find out more about cycling at Ickworth, including the cycle hire hub available in the car park. Pack a picnic and start your adventure.

Girl in pink jacket standing under blossoming tree in orchard look up at the branches

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Family activities at Ickworth

This half-term the lush gardens and ancient trees will come alive at Ickworth through the magic of storytelling. Join the volunteer nature explorer for a family friendly guided walk looking out for beetles, bug, birds and all the other wildlife that live at Ickworth. Go on a geocaching adventure and find the hidden treasure across the estate. Hire a bike or bring your own and explore the estate on two wheels. Bring a picnic and relax by the lake in the secluded walled garden or pick a bench by the adventure playground while the kids burn off some energy.

A young boy wearing a t-shirt chooses a coloured pencil from the Discovery Room in Tranmer House at Sutton Hoo

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Family activities at Sutton Hoo

There are lots of different family activities available to help you explore and discover Sutton Hoo. However you choose to spend you day with us, your adventure starts here.

Den building at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk

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Family activities at Dunwich Heath

Head outdoors for some family fun at Dunwich Heath and Beach, with tracker packs, geo-caching, trails, den building, Heath Barn crafts and miles of walks.