Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa

Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UL, Tel: 01206 391153, (7 miles, 12kms)

RSPB Wildlife Garden with flower borders, wildflower meadow and orchard designed to create wildlife habitats and support biodiversity.

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ, Tel: 01206 282939, (8 miles, 12kms)

Colchester Castle is temporarily closed for 2013 for an exciting redevelopment. We will be creating new museum displays and improved visitor facilities. The Castle will re-open for Easter 2014. Visit our website for further details

46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU, Tel: 01787 372958, (6 miles, 10kms)

Gainsborough’s House is the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough RA and shows an outstanding collection of his work. A varied programme of temporary exhibitions is also on show throughout the year. Gift, coffee shop and garden.

Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6BH, Tel: 01473 328006, (7 miles, 11kms)

Wolves Wood is one of the few remaining areas of the ancient woodland that used to cover East Anglia.

The Library, Market Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EN, Tel: 01787 881320, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

East Bergholt Place, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6UP, Tel: 01206 299224, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Garden and arboretum. 20 acres of beautiful grounds. Trees, shrubs and rare plants. Victorian walled garden houses specialist plant centre.

Castle Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AZ, Tel: 01206 322127, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

The Home and Studios of Sir Alfred Munnings, PPRA.

Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH, Tel: 01206 577067, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

firstsite is Colchester's contemporary visual arts organisation.

Lindsey, Suffolk, IP7 6QA, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

The chapel was almost certainly built to serve the nearby Castle of Lindsey, the earthwork remains of which are visible some 250m to the south-east, and it was probably founded by the de Cockfield family.

Parkeston, Essex, CO1 2PG, Tel: 01255 242000, (8 miles, 12kms)

Harwich International Port - East Anglia's only passenger port. Daily sailings to key destinations - your gate way to Europe and Scandinavia.

Old Market Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1TL, Tel: 01787 881320, (6 miles, 10kms)

St Peter's Church

The Granary, Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2AN, Tel: 01787 313199, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Scheduled boat trips and private charters between Sudbury, Ballingdon, Great Cornard and Great Henny. Riverside tearoom with light lunches and home made cakes.

74 High Street, East Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UE, Tel: 01206 712437, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

The Minories Art Gallery is a professional contemporary art gallery managed by Colchester School of Art.

Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UG, Tel: 01206 282940, (8 miles, 12kms)

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume & arts displayed in an attractive Georgian town house from 1718. Parkland children's play area, shop, sensory garden. Free entry.

9 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3SR, Tel: 01206 573194, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

The gardens of Marshall Legal LLP host performances by The Priory Players every summer. Set in the heart of Colchester, the gardens form the back drop to outdoor theatre.

Balkerne Passage, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3AA, Tel: 01206 282920, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, Tel: 01473 433554, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

An enchanting and FREE day out not to be missed! You can enjoy a variety of events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Visitor Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JR, Tel: 01206 853588, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

370 acres of woodland, grassland and wetland with path network, including circular walks and easy access trail. Visitor centre and interactive displays, rangers organise a range of activities throughout the year.