HousesSuffolk

The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough's House, the only birthplace of the great British artist open to the public in Britain, opened as a museum in 1961. It shows a large collection of his paintings, drawings and prints as well…

Framlingham is a magnificent example of a late 12th‐century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, the castle, together with Framlingham Mere, was designed both as a stronghold and as a symbol of power and status as befitted one of the most influential people in the…

This unique polygonal keep survives almost intact. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II to help control the barons of Norfolk and Suffolk. The castle was built to a highly innovative design, and the progress of its construction is detailed in royal documents.…

Ruins of an early C12th defended manor house, built by Hugh de Plais in the 1130's on the site of a C10th settlement. Weeting is one of the earliest inhabited parts of Norfolk, the flint mines at Grimes Graves confirm this. Items of pottery, coins, brooches…

The Ancient House, Ipswich, also known as Sparrowes House, is a Grade I listed building dating from the 15th century located in the Buttermarket area. In 1980 the building was acquired by Ipswich Borough Council.The Ancient House is currently owned by Ipswich Borough Council with Lakeland being the…

Christchurch Mansion is a fine Tudor building set in an ancient and beautiful park close to the centre of Ipswich. With historic room settings, outstanding paintings and furniture, and also the modern Wolsey Art Gallery with changing contemporary exhibitions, it is one of the most important visitor…

Unusual Georgian house and landscape park. In 1795 the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol created this equally eccentric house, with its central rotunda and curved corridors, to display his collections. Paintings by Titian, Gainsborough and Velzquez and a magnificent Georgian silver collection are on display. …

We welcome you to visit our fascinating house. Take a glimpse into both the past and present of this unique family home. You can do this whenever you come but especially if you visit when we step back in time during one of our award‐winning Re‐Creations…

Tudor building in the heart of a remarkably preserved small medieval town. This early 16th‐century timber‐framed building overlooks and dominates the town's market place. Inside are exhibitions on timber‐framed buildings, local history, farming and industry, as well as the story of the medieval woollen cloth trade.…

Romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion. Set in the unspoilt village of Long Melford, the house has changed little externally since 1578 when Queen Elizabeth I was entertained here, and retains its original panelled banqueting hall. It has been the home of the Hyde Parker family since…

Normanston Park ‐ Amusement Park in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Contact venue on telephone number 01502565340 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…

Somerleyton Hall was originally a Jacobean manor but was remodelled in 1844, transforming it into the fine example of an early Victorian Hall in the Anglo Italian style that we see today. Beautiful architecture, antique furniture, the trademark Crossley carpets ‐ and an unmistakably 'lived‐in' feel make a…

The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough's House, the only birthplace of the great British artist open to the public in Britain, opened as a museum in 1961. It shows a large collection of his paintings, drawings and prints as well…

Over 40 rides for all the family at New Pleasurewood Hills park, which is set in fifty acres of parkland. Rides include Fireball, Waltzer, Pirate Ship, Log FLume, Magic Mouse, FormulaK Raceway, CannonBall Express, Tidal Wave Water Coaster and Thunderstruck./pp/ppAlso available are shows, including a Sea Lion…

Here at Carlton Colville you will find a museum unique to the last detail, for this is the only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th…