Southwold beach, Suffolk

Out & about in Suffolk

This is a bunch of our favourite things to do, or places to visit when on holiday in Suffolk.

We are often asked to recommend pubs, walks, beaches, places for afternoon tea etc, so we’ve pulled a whole load of our favourites together into one place. Effectively this page will give you enough to keep you occupied for your whole stay, whether it’s on one of our Barges, or in our Barns or Cottages.

We have a little 30-minute ‘Woodfarm triangle’ of amazing places to visit between the Barns and both Barges, and they are all doable wherever you are.

Eating and drinking | Shopping | Places to Visit | Activities


Eating and drinking

There are so many amazing places to eat and drink when you visit Suffolk. Here’s a whole bunch of our faves, from afternoon tea and fish ‘n’ chips, to pubs, veggie & vegan, cafes and beyond. Just click on a link to read lots more.

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Shopping

We’re really lucky to have a wealth of independent retailers in Suffolk, and this section highlights lots of them. From foodie emporiums and talented artists to superb local produce and wonderful gifts, we’ve got you covered. Dive in and we’ll take you everywhere from Bury St Edmunds to the fabulous Suffolk Coast.

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Places to visit

Culture innit? There are some wonderful destinations all within easy reach of our Barns and Barges. From Framlingham Castle and the East Anglia Transport Museum to the Suffolk Punch trust where you can admire the Suffolk Punch horses, as well as many more. With dog friendly Suffolk in mind, we’ll introduce you to the many wonderful Suffolk beaches. And of course we will bang on about the fact that we have not one, but two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are 47 of them in the UK and we’ve nabbed two! Greedy, I know. Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Dedham Vale are both well worth a visit.

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Activities

To some, the very word ‘activities’ will burn calories, but whatever takes your fancy, from a short stroll round a lake to 19 holes hitting a small defenceless golf ball, there’s something for everyone here. You can immerse yourself in Viking history at Sutton Hoo, placed firmly on the map by the 2021 Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes film ‘The Dig’, or take a gentle (and less violent!) stroll around the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds, or soak up the rich art history that Suffolk has to offer.

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Paws & Relax (see what we did there?)

We have our very own little publication, all about holidays in Suffolk with your dogs!

Discover our Holiday retreats, where luxury meets wagging tails, complemented by creature comforts to ensure your relaxation is as indulgent as their play. ‘Paws & Relax’ goes way beyond Woodfarm, and is your introduction to our beautiful county. We spend so much time every week gathering as much information as we can to inform you of everything that Suffolk has to offer. This website has a plethora of content, all geared towards giving you the most comprehensive guide to Suffolk, hoping that you will make it your holiday destination of choice. Of course, we then keep our fingers crossed that you will make Woodfarm Barns or Barges your base.

Simply click on the magazine cover below to read it online. You can even download it for FREE!

Paws & Relax magazine

So there you go, from a plethora of popular Suffolk attractions to the best days out in Suffolk, this is a bunch of our favourite things, which we hope will become yours!

We are constantly adding to our list of the best Suffolk tourist attractions, giving you more Suffolk tourist information than you could ever get through in one break, so you will have to come back and stay. We’re not daft!

We’re often asked to recommend pubs, walks, beaches, places for afternoon tea, etc., so we’ve pulled a whole load of our favourites together into one place. Effectively this page will give you enough to keep you occupied for your whole stay, whether it’s on our award-winning Barges, or in our Barns or Cottages. 

We’ve compiled a ton of things for dog owners, whether you’re after great Suffolk days out, looking for dog friendly attractions in Suffolk, or just a dog friendly pub to enjoy some fish and chips with your furry friends. If you’re searching for ‘dog friendly attractions Suffolk’, then your search is over. You and your four-legged friends have landed in the right place! And if you coincide your stay with Suffolk Dog Day, then you’re really going for it paws first!

We have a little 30-minute ‘Woodfarm triangle’ of amazing places to visit between the Barns and both Barges, and they are all doable wherever you are. There are so many things to do and places to explore, not just in the summer months, but all year round. 

Outside our little triangle there are lots of other ideas to check out if you are scouring for ‘days out Suffolk’. We have our very own mini tourist map of Suffolk, showing you exactly where we are located in relation to all the amazing places we talk about.

 


Frequently Asked Questions

Are the beaches in Suffolk dog friendly?

A lot of the beaches are either dog friendly all year round, or for certain months, usually out of the main summer season. We list them all.

Are there any famous landmarks in Suffolk?

Suffolk is blessed with some wonderful iconic locations, such as the Woodbridge Tidemill, which is instantly recognisable, and the world-famous concert hall at Snape Maltings. And Woodfarm is blessed to have Barges overlooking both of them! There are also a number of other well-known places, from Sutton Hoo, placed firmly on the map by the 2021 Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes film ‘The Dig’, and Framlingham Castle, immortalised by Framlingham’s own Ed Sheeran in his hit ‘Castle on the Hill’.

Does Suffolk have any AONBs?

Suffolk is blessed to have not one, but two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Admittedly one of them is on the border with Essex, but we don’t mind sharing. There are 47 of them in the UK and we’ve nabbed two! Greedy, I know. Suffolk Coast and Heaths, and Dedham Vale are both well worth a visit.


Frequently Asked Questions

Are the beaches in Suffolk dog friendly?

A lot of the beaches are either dog friendly all year round, or for certain months, usually out of the main summer season. We list them all.

Are there any famous landmarks in Suffolk?

Suffolk is blessed with some wonderful iconic locations, such as the Woodbridge Tidemill, which is instantly recognisable, and the world-famous concert hall at Snape Maltings. Woodfarm is blessed to have Barges overlooking both of them! There are also other well-known places, like Sutton Hoo, placed firmly on the map by the 2021 film ‘The Dig’, and Framlingham Castle, immortalised by Ed Sheeran in his hit ‘Castle on the Hill’.

Does Suffolk have any AONBs?

Suffolk is blessed to have two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. One is on the border with Essex, but we don’t mind sharing. Suffolk Coast and Heaths, and Dedham Vale are both well worth a visit.

Reasons to Stay at Woodfarm, Suffolk

We happen to think what we have on offer is pretty bloomin' good. However, we thought you might like a bunch of reasons to stay, other than we think you should!

beach huts
all accommodation

Brilliant beaches! Suffolk has an incredible Heritage Coast, with great beaches, all in easy reach of us.

dog paw print
all accommodation

Dogs stay FREE, and we don't just tolerate them, we welcome them! We've built our reputation on this, and we're proud of it!

fence
at the barns

Pawesome, fully-enclosed two acre Pooch Paddock for your Dogs to go bonkers and make new friends in.

dog biscuit
all accommodation

Free Doggy treats, Dog bowls, and Dog towels. Our furry friends even get Woodfarm branded poop bag holders!

trophy
all accommodation

Visit England Gold Awards coming out of our ears, as well as their coveted ROSE Award for Service Excellence.

thumbs up
all accommodation

Well in excess of 1,000 Five Star Tripadvisor, Facebook & Google Reviews. Over 25% of our guests come back!

hot tubs
all accommodation

Private Hot tubs with seven of our eight Barns and Cottages. The ultimate in relaxation, just because you're worth it.

boots
all accommodation

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yes, plural. Two AONB's on our doorstep! Suffolk Coast & Heaths, and Dedham Vale.

river walks
on the barges

Stunning river walks directly from your gangplank on either Barge! Wildlife and breathtaking scenery in abundance.

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