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Attractions in Suffolk reviewed by Angela Wright, the Suffolk blogger

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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Southwold Pier

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Southwold pier
The sun was shining, it was a beautiful spring day and I had a free weekend so where better to start my Suffolk Top 50 Challenge than Southwold Pier and the seaside! I decided to kick off my challenge by visiting Southwold and got very excited as not only could I visit the pier but the Sailors' Reading Room museum was also on my list which is located along the seafront just a few minutes walk f...
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Southwold Sailors’ Reading Room

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Exterior of Southwold Sailors' Reading Room
Southwold Sailors' Reading Room I was intrigued as to why the Southwold Sailors' Reading Room made it into Suffolk's top 50 and today I was going to find out why. Built in 1864 in memory of Captain Rayley by his wife, the reading room was intended to provide a place for sailors and fishermen to meet, chat and spend time. It is still being used as a reading room today in addition to being a museum...
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Moyse’s Hall Museum

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I just love it if I can go into a museum and see something that makes me say "That's so cool!" This is what happened to me when I unexpectedly found myself in Moyse's Hall Museum, Bury St Edmunds. I have walked past the museum many a time when out and about in Bury. To be honest I'm not really a museum person so when walking past Moyse's Hall in the past, I have just glanced and admired the bui...
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