TRAVEL | Things to do in Suffolk this summer

TRAVEL | Things to do in Suffolk this summer

With the summer holidays fastly approaching, it is time to start thinking and planning. UK staycations are on the rise and why go abroad when you have so many beautiful places to visit on our doorstep. If you are looking for a great summer holiday, consider enjoying your summer holidays in Suffolk this year.… View Post

Fun things to do with the family in …

Fun things to do with the family in Suffolk

Great British getaways aren’t exclusive to the southwest coast of the country. A little further north, just above the capital, on the east coast of England, Suffolk is the ideal Staycation location for the whole family.… View Post

Highway Rat Trail, High Lodge, Thetford Forest

Highway Rat Trail, High Lodge, Thetford Forest

The Julia Donaldson books beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler have been family favourites for many years.  Whilst The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom will always hold a special place in our hearts.  The animation of The Highway Rat shown on TV at Christmas really made the story come alive for us and has been watched many times over. … View Post

Go Ape Thetford // Tree Top Adventure

Go Ape Thetford // Tree Top Adventure

We often visit High Lodge, Thetford to enjoy the woodland walks and the varied trails available.  With each visit, Roo looks longingly at the Go Ape Thetford centre, however, has been too short to meet the 140cm height requirement for the Tree Top Adventure. Late last year she finally had a growth spurt and met the height requirement.  So we planned to take her to partake in the Tree Top Adventure course during the February half-term holiday.… View Post

The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle

The Workhouse at Framlingham Castle

The results of a £1.2 million visitor improvement and conservation project at Framlingham Castle in Suffolk have recently been unveiled.  A brand new café and retail space have been added to the Workhouse at Framlingham Castle and an original mezzanine level has been reinstated to house a new exhibition which tells the stories of the historic property and its former residents, including Mary Tudor, who was proclaimed Queen of England at the castle in 1553. … View Post