46th Ipswich to Felixstowe Vehicle Road Run

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One of the fantastic cars on Felixstowe Sea front
The May Bank Holiday at the start of the month always has lots going on in Suffolk. With an abundance of events it really is a struggle to get round to see all that you want to, and this year was no exception. The Ipswich to Felixstowe vehicle road run is an annual event in Suffolk, this year being the 46th one! Impressive isn't it and you haven't even seen any of the cars yet! Organised by Ipswic...
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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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Framlingham

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Framlingham Castle
It's so fantastic that Framlingham has made the list of the Sunday Times best places to live in East of England. There's so much to love about 'Fram' as the locals call it. If you have a couple of hours to spare its an ideal place to explore. Here are just 3 of my favorite things to do in Framlingham. 1. Framlingham Castle The castle dates from the late 12th-century and is a great day out for al...
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Snape Maltings Vintage Market

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I have many favorite places in Suffolk; Snape Maltings is one of them and there is nothing better than getting the opportunity of visiting a great location for one of your favorite pastimes - shopping! Snape Maltings Vintage Market My first visit to the Snape Maltings Vintage Market a few years ago actually made me feel quite old - seeing many 'vintage'  items that I actually remember as a child...
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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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