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Families on the north lawn at Ickworth in spring.
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Family-friendly places in Suffolk

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

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Visitor walking in the garden at Ickworth
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Ickworth Estate 

Enjoy a day out with the family this spring at Ickworth. Let off steam at the adventure playground or hire a bike and set off on a two-wheeled adventure or around the estate.

Children climbing trees in woodland at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk
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Sutton Hoo 

There’s fun for the whole family at Sutton Hoo this spring. Discover life as an archaeologists in Tranmer House, climb to the top of the tower, explore the woodland and let off steam in the adventure playground. Why not have a go at our escape game experience Riddlequest?

A family on the Smugglers trail at Dunwich Heath and Beach, Suffolk
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Dunwich Heath & Beach 

Turn a walk into an adventure at Dunwich Heath this spring. Pick up a tracker pack and follow a trail, hunt for bugs or build a den. Head to the barn for some nature inspired crafts.

Visitors in the bird hide at Flatford, Suffolk
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Flatford 

Discover what family-friendly activities are on offer at Flatford in Suffolk, from walking by the River Stour, nature trails and geocaching.

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

Educational and fun, there's lots for every member of the family to enjoy on a day out at Lavenham Guildhall.

Easter adventures in Suffolk

Easter is just a few weeks away and we've got plenty of Easter adventures across Suffolk. Find a trail near you and pick up your prize.

Play areas in Suffolk

There’s nothing quite like playing outdoors. Swooshing down slides, clambering over logs and letting your imagination run wild. It’s no wonder that play areas are an essential part of many family days out. Here are some top places to play in Suffolk

Girl on zip wire at Ickworth play area
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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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Family cycling at Ickworth
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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.

View across the canal towards the Summer House, church, walled garden and Rotunda at Ickworth, Suffolk.

Discover more in Suffolk

A county filled with natural beauty, from its picturesque coastline and Constable Country in the east, to wool towns in the west.