CHOOSE SUFFOLK COAST - thedms
CHOOSE SUFFOLK COAST - thedms
CHOOSE SUFFOLK COAST - thedms
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Where To Go<br />
ON THE <strong>SUFFOLK</strong> <strong>COAST</strong><br />
08063<br />
King<br />
of the<br />
Castles!<br />
ORFORD CASTLE<br />
• Discover one of England’s<br />
most complete and unusual<br />
keeps. It is a warren of<br />
passageways and chambers,<br />
with spectacular views over<br />
Orford Ness.<br />
• Be transported back to the<br />
former glory of this medieval<br />
royal fortress with our<br />
fascinating audio tour.<br />
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE<br />
• Visit this magnificent 12th century<br />
fortress and discover the castle’s<br />
fascinating past through themed<br />
trails and a lively audio tour.<br />
• From spring 2008 visitors will be<br />
able to see a new exhibition in the<br />
Poorhouse highlighting the major<br />
events in the castle's history through<br />
audiovisual displays and interactive<br />
games for all the family.<br />
Look out for great family events throughout the year.<br />
Orford Castle,<br />
Orford, IP12 2ND<br />
Tel. 01394 450472<br />
Framlingham Castle,<br />
Framlingham, IP13 9BP<br />
Tel. 01728 724189<br />
Call 0870 333 1181 for details<br />
or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk<br />
Days out worth talking about<br />
A remnant of the once extensive Sandlings<br />
Heaths and one of Suffolk’s most important<br />
nature conservation areas. Excellent walks,<br />
shop, tea room and self catering<br />
accommodation at the Coastguard Cottages<br />
(call 0870 458 4422 for a brochure).<br />
Sea watch, the cetacean viewing centre.<br />
Car park: £4 (NT members free)<br />
Dogs must be on a lead. Dog-free family<br />
area on beach.<br />
Tel: 01728 648505/1<br />
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The largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe<br />
with important plant communities and bird<br />
colonies. The Ness was a secret military site<br />
from 1913 until the mid 1980s. Access is by<br />
ferry from Orford Quay. There is a five mile<br />
walking route with information and displays.<br />
Adult £6.50, child £3.25<br />
NT members pay for ferry only - adult £3.70,<br />
child £1.85<br />
Tel: 01728 648024 (infoline)<br />
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Get close to one of the most important<br />
archaeological finds in Britain, the Anglo-<br />
Saxon royal ship burial site at Sutton Hoo.<br />
The Exhibition tells a compelling story of Anglo-<br />
Saxon pagan kings, treasure and warriors.<br />
Restaurant, shop, children’s play area, guided<br />
tours, estate walks and special events. New for<br />
2008: Life and death of a kingdom: East Anglia<br />
500-869AD. Suffolk Tourism Awards 2007:<br />
Winner Best Large Attraction.<br />
Adult £6.20, child £3.20, family £15.70<br />
NT members free.<br />
Tel: 01394 389700 / 737<br />
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PLEASE MENTION THE<br />
<strong>SUFFOLK</strong> <strong>COAST</strong> HOLIDAY GUIDE WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING
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