Suffolk
The Suffolk Coast: The picturesque seaside resorts and rural villages at England’s eastern edge
We explore the picturesque seaside resorts and rural villages of the Suffolk coast at England’s eastern edge Words by Catherine Jones The Suffolk Coast With its long stretches of sand and shingle beach, historic towns…
Shear delight: Discover Suffolk’s wool towns
Travel back in time with a visit to Suffolk’s pretty-as-a-picture wool towns, thriving centres of the woven cloth trade in the Middle Ages Words: Monica Woods Spend a long weekend in a certain patch of…
Suffolk’s historical surprises
Looking for a historical getaway? Look no further than England’s hidden gem, the county of Suffolk. With good transport links to and from London, as well as other places around the UK, Suffolk has a…
Explore our best ancient sites from Stonehenge to Sutton Hoo
We look at some of our most mysterious landmarks cared for by the National Trust
What’s on in Britain in July
We can’t always rely on the British weather, but even when the sun doesn’t shine we’ve rounded up the best spots to put you in a summertime mood Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Situated in a beautiful area…
Review: stay at the Swan in medieval Lavenham
An inn has stood on the site of the Swan Hotel & Spa in the medieval town of Lavenham, Suffolk, since the 15th century and today this sprawling half-timbered building is home to a luxurious…
Stunning photos of medieval Lavenham
There are few English villages as pretty as Lavenham in Suffolk, which was one of the richest towns in Tudor England
Visit Whitstable Oyster Festival
Famous for its native oysters, the charming seaside town of Whitstable celebrates the ocean’s bounty each summer
Rare retreats
From tree houses to trailers, roulottes to railway carriages, these unusual escapes offer a chance to abandon bricks and mortar without sacrificing style or comfort.
Five facts about Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten put a small seaside town on the classical music map forever after he launched Aldeburgh Festival