Eastlife Spring 2021
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
This is our fourth issue during the pandemic. Fourth! I can’t quite believe it. Like many other businesses we have learned to adapt. I am no longer flustered when events are cancelled at the last moment before print, it has become the norm.
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The Suffolk Punch Trust<br />
Sink Farm, St David’s Lane, Woodbridge<br />
An educational and environmental<br />
charity dedicated to breeding and<br />
preserving the Suffolk Punch horse.<br />
Take one of the three pretty walks<br />
around the farm where dogs are<br />
welcome on leads.<br />
www.thesuffolkpunchtrust.co.uk<br />
West Stow Country Park<br />
Icklingham Road, West Stow<br />
Explore 125 acres of countryside<br />
featuring trails, heaths and woodlands.<br />
There’s beauty at every turn but due to<br />
the abundance of wildlife, dogs must be<br />
kept on leads.<br />
Bury St Edmunds<br />
The historic market town has a dogfriendly<br />
initiative in place, which helps<br />
residents and visitors identify which<br />
businesses are dog-friendly. Many pubs,<br />
cafes and shops are happy to welcome<br />
pooches. Take a walk around the town,<br />
explore its parks and stop off for a bite<br />
to eat. There are plenty of water bowls<br />
dotted around too!<br />
www.visit-burystedmunds.co.uk<br />
Outland Broads<br />
Discover walkways along the water.<br />
Carlton and Oulton Marshes are a jewel<br />
of the Suffolk Broads with its flora and<br />
fauna. From Carlton Marsh hop on the<br />
passenger ferry crossing the river to<br />
Burgh St Peter and the Waveney River<br />
Centre.<br />
Bure Valley Railway<br />
Norwich Road, Aylsham<br />
Pooches are welcome to hop aboard on<br />
the trains and walk beside the line with<br />
their owner. Fresh water is provided,<br />
and a marquee will be available for<br />
shade in hot weather. Dogs are not<br />
permitted inside the café, but dog<br />
parking hitches are available.<br />
www.bvrw.co.uk<br />
Redwings Horse<br />
Sanctuary<br />
Alysham & Coldecott<br />
Support this hard-working charity that<br />
rescues and cares for over 2,000 horses,<br />
ponies, donkeys and mules. Take a walk<br />
around the centre with your dog on lead<br />
and learn more about the care of the<br />
animals. There are Norfolk Pooch’s dog<br />
treats for sale in the shop too.<br />
www.redwings.org.uk<br />
Blickling Estate<br />
Blickling<br />
Understandably dogs are not allowed<br />
in the house or gardens but there are<br />
four miles of glorious walks within the<br />
grounds. During the spring the forest is<br />
alive with colour with a beautiful display<br />
of daffodils and bluebells.<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blicklingestate<br />
Salhouse Broad<br />
Lower Street, Salhouse<br />
Salhouse Broad is a great place to<br />
moor with your dog. Dogs can paddle<br />
in the water before taking a stroll into<br />
the village, where they are welcome at<br />
the Fur & Feathers Pub. Be respectful<br />
of local wildlife and rules; dogs are not<br />
allowed on nature serves and must be<br />
kept on lead at Whitlingham Broads.<br />
Wimpole Estate<br />
Arrington<br />
The grounds of this working estate are<br />
guided by the seasons. Visit during<br />
spring for a spectacular display of<br />
seasonal flora. Dogs are welcome on<br />
lead in the park.<br />
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpoleestate<br />
Knebworth House<br />
Old Knebworth Lane, Stevenage<br />
Enjoy the ancient chestnut and lime<br />
avenues. The park is a perfect setting<br />
for country picnics and walks. Wellbehaved<br />
dogs on leads are welcome in<br />
Knebworth Park, but are not permitted<br />
in the House, Gardens, Dinosaur Trail or<br />
inside Fort Knebworth, however there’s<br />
still plenty of ground to explore.<br />
www.knebworthhouse.com<br />
Jordan’s Mill<br />
Southill Road, Broom<br />
Dogs are welcome to dine with owners<br />
on the veranda and enjoy the beautiful<br />
meadows and gardens.<br />
www.jordansmill.com<br />
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