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Discover the best things to do in Suffolk, in East Anglia, from its much-loved coastline to its historic houses and medieval wool towns. Constable Country is also still very much as landscape artist, John Constable, painted it.
Ickworth with its classical Rotunda forms the centrepiece of this estate, which is Suffolk's very own little Italy.
Home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time, an awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal ship burial.
An eclectic home, with stories of naval history and links to Beatrix Potter, set in picturesque gardens.
At the heart of village life, Lavenham Guildhall is one of the most spectacular timber framed buildings of medieval England.
Walk into a masterpiece. This charming hamlet was the inspiration for some of John Constable's most famous paintings.
Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath and beach offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature.
Uncover some of Britain's top secret military history when you visit this internationally important nature reserve on the Suffolk coast.
The Theatre Royal is one of Britain's most significant theatre buildings and the only surviving Regency playhouse in the country.
This winter, Ickworth Estate invites you on a Grand Tour of Europe. Follow in the footsteps of the Earl Bishop and his family as you travel through the Ruins of Rome, a bustling Bavarian cabin and a colourful Venetian Carnival. Experience winter traditions from far and wide as you discover Ickworth in all its wintry charm.
Discover the origins of Christmas at Sutton Hoo this year with a Yule celebration that's fit for a king.
Head to the coast for a festive celebration at Dunwich Heath. Meet Father Christmas in the cosy second-hand bookshop where every child will receive a gift. Follow the reindeer trail or get creative in with crafts in the barn and make your very own reindeer to take home.
Get out into nature this winter with these top walks in Suffolk
A short circular walk through some of the woodlands around Ickworth. If you have the energy when you walk along the Trim Trail try your hand on various fitness objects, ranging from pole climbing to ladder walks and leap frog.
Discover the Anglo-Saxon burial site, where a 7th-century ship was uncovered, as well as the woodland wildlife that surrounds the ancient site on the circular Sutton Hoo woodland walk.
Follow the orange trail if you want a bit of everything on your walk, from the swathes of heather making up the heath with the rare Dartford Warbler maybe making an appearance, to the statuesque woodland where you might spot a flash of red and black as a Greater Spotted Woodpecker wings by, and the open expanse of the grassland where Stone Curlews and Hares hide amongst the swaying fronds.
Enjoy views of open fields, gently rolling hills, beautiful vistas, distant churches and clear running brooks on a walk through Suffolk countryside.
Ickworth's garden was the first of its kind in the UK. Designed for privacy, space and freedom, it's a distillation of the gardens of classical Italy given an individual English touch.
Find out more about cycling at Ickworth, including the cycle hire hub available in the car park. Pack a picnic and start your adventure.
The first grey seal pup of this winter has been born at Orford Ness in Suffolk, marking the fourth consecutive year of successful breeding at the coastal site.
As we approach Halloween, recent surveys by spider experts have revealed that the wild and remote Orford Ness, cared for by the National Trust, is ‘crawling’ with spiders. A total of 55 species of spider have been identified, including 12 believed to be nationally rare or scarce, and a first-time record for the Suffolk coast of the nationally rare Neon pictus, a tiny jumping spider.
Dunwich Heath, a rare heathland habitat cared for by the National Trust on the Suffolk coast is showing signs of recovery, with its patchwork of pink and purple heather back in bloom after being severely impacted by extreme heat and drought in 2022.
Missing pieces of a 6th century Byzantine bucket have been uncovered at Sutton Hoo, during a month-long archaeological excavation by Time Team at the site. Time Team has been documenting this unique investigation as it's unfolded and we look forward to sharing news about the special documentary, which is due out early next year.
A Second World War pillbox at Dunwich Heath, which was used in preparations for the D-Day landings, has been transformed into a home for roosting bats.
National Trust rangers at Orford Ness National Nature Reserve in Suffolk are celebrating the birth of over 130 grey seal pups this winter; the third, consecutive year of successful breeding at the coastal site, which is now thought to be home to Suffolk’s first grey seal colony.
Three of our joinery apprentices are honing their heritage craft skills in a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ project. They'll be working on building a full-size replica of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship unearthed at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk.
The Dig is a film by Netflix, released in 2021, based on the novel of the same title by John Preston. But do you know the true story of the excavation of the Great Ship Burial at Sutton Hoo? Read on to discover more.
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with the National Trust in Suffolk.
Find out what you could gain by joining a National Trust supporter group in Suffolk. Volunteer at local properties, attend talks and socialise with likeminded individuals.
Landscapes beautiful enough to inspire a great artist and a coastline worthy of an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ status; our holiday cottages in Suffolk and along the Suffolk coast offer an inspiring place to stay.
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Suffolk, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
A fun, family-friendly winter trail winds its way through the Albana woodland, with things to spot and activities to do.
The house is decked out to follow the journey of the Earl-Bishop and his family as they toured around Europe. Experience different modes of transport and immersive room decorations as the house is decorated to represent different wintry scenes.
A tour with our Facilities Manager to explore and understand how Ickworth is facing into Climate Change and the measures taken historically and today to ensure Ickworth adapts to its future.
Watch our volunteer spinners in action at Lavenham Guildhall.
Get ready to embark on a magical adventure with Father Christmas and Jingleberry the Elf as they prepare for the most wonderful time of the year. But wait—there's a hitch! Santa's sleigh is in trouble!
Join us in the West Wing at Ickworth for late night shopping opportunity. A chance for you to visit us in the late afternoon and early evening to get all your last minute Christmas shopping done!
Can you return a mysterious object to its rightful place in our escape game experience? Complete challenges along the way, including solving real early medieval riddles to unlock the secrets of the past.
Find the reindeer on the loose at Dunwich Heath!
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.