Days out Archives - Postcard from Suffolk

A Guide to Halesworth

Posted on 23rd October 202217th January 2025 by Angela Wright

halesworth suffolk pretty cottages spotted on a suffolk day out

Here is a guide to Halesworth, a wonderful Suffolk town with lots of charm and character. It's an ideal place to spend a couple of hours. Explore this town and soak in the atmosphere of its pretty cottages and array of independent shops. Guide to Halesworth If you are looking for a traditional and quaint town to visit for a mooch around some shops, Halesworth is perfect. But its not just about t...
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Guide to Bury St Edmunds Town Centre

Posted on 24th February 202224th February 2022 by Angela Wright

Here's a handy guide to exploring Bury St Edmunds town centre, designed to help you get the most out of a few hours or more on a visit to this wonderful Suffolk town! My love of Bury St Edmunds began when I first moved to Suffolk. I had never visited the town before but when arranging to meet a friend from where I used to live in Hertfordshire, we discovered that Bury St Edmunds was the rou...
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Posted on 15th June 202115th June 2021 by Angela Wright

Cambridge University Botanic Garden has lots of surprises as I discovered on my visit this weekend. Over recent years I've realised that visiting gardens and photographing flowers and gardens has become one of my favourite things to do. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a ways to spend their free time relaxing! If you are looking to visit somewhere with wonderful history and beautif...
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Framlingham Town Trail

Posted on 5th April 202124th February 2022 by Angela Wright

Following the Framlingham Town Trail is a great way of exploring this pretty Suffolk town. I'm very lucky to live close to Framlingham and I never tire of the wonderful houses and buildings I come across either on my way to the small supermarket to buy groceries, popping to the post office or into one of the many independent shops. Its a lovely little town full of character and well worth a...
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Old Felixstowe

Posted on 18th March 202118th March 2021 by Angela Wright

Old Felixstowe has been on my list of places to visit for ages. I've never been before and I had heard some great things about the place. I love my visits to Felixstowe and have been many times but I had never ventured to the north of the town where Old Felixstowe is situated. In August 2020, the first lockdown had been over for a little while and we were allowed to venture out again. I was loo...
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An American Exploring Suffolk County

Posted on 22nd January 202118th February 2021 by Angela Wright

Exploring Suffolk can be great fun and following a visit to University of Suffolk to speak to year 2 tourism students I met Jennifer Wilson who seems to love Suffolk as much as I do! She has written this blog which is a great read and so wonderful to get someone elses view on what exploring Suffolk has mean't to them. I'm sure you will enjoy it! Happy reading!! An American Exploring Suffolk Count...
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Lavenham Guildhall

Posted on 27th November 202027th November 2020 by Angela Wright

Lavenham Guildhall is a stunning building found in the centre of Lavenham. Its one of those buildings that just stops you in your tracks and you stroll around Lavenham soaking in all its charm. Located in the Market Place, it really is amazing to think that this wonderful building is almost 500 years old! What to Expect from a Visit to Lavenham Guildhall Dating back to medieval times, Lavenh...
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Guide to Suffolk Beach Huts

Posted on 9th November 202028th May 2023 by Angela Wright

Here is a guide to Suffolk beach huts to help you discover these wonderful little buildings when you are on your travels around the county. Guide to Suffolk Beach Huts Beach huts always seem to make me smile. From their vibrant colours brightening up a dull and gloomy day to the inventive and quirky names that make you smile as you walk past. There is so much to love about them! Suffolk h...
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Debenham: A Photo Tour

Posted on 28th August 20201st October 2020 by Angela Wright

The pretty village of Debenham is well worth a visit if you have a couple of hours to spare. It is one of those villages that you either drive through on your way to somewhere or you see it signposted on route. The village has a lovely character and is full of wonderful period cottages and buildings as well as a few delightful shops. Debenham: A Photo Tour I started my walk in the village of Deb...
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Strawberry Picking in Suffolk

Posted on 25th July 202025th August 2020 by Angela Wright

Strawberry picking is quite nostalgic don't you think? Every year we always say "We must go strawberry picking" and as usual, remember to go when its too late and the season has finished! This year was different and we have been a couple of times, mainly because we enjoyed going so much the first time, we made it a regular thing whenever we wanted some strawberries! Strawberry Picking in Suffo...
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