Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Little Oakland

Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4RP, Tel: 01394 610066, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Out door off road Karting center near Woodbridge, from 5 -75 years, 3 different track using 4 sized karts, individuals or group, form £9.00. race wear provided.

Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NF, Tel: 01473 288886, (6 miles, 9kms)

Rendlesham Forest Centre is the main recreation area for the Sandlings Forests. The play equipment and cycle park will give you a fun Forest Experience!

Orwell Quay, Ipswich Waterfront, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0BB, Tel: 07734 875887, (7 miles, 12kms)

Enjoy a cruise on the River Orwell, one of the most beautiful rivers in England, aboard “Orwell Lady”, from the stunning Ipswich Waterfront, through areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife to the bustling ports of Felixstowe.

Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, IP4 1DW, Tel: 01473 433100, (7 miles, 12kms)

DanceEast, based at the beautiful Jerwood DanceHouse on the Ipswich waterfront, brings the best dance performances to East Anglia. There is also a full programme of dance classes and workshops for everyone to enjoy.

91 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2AF, Tel: 01394 276770, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Welcome to Felixstowe Tourist Information Centre. The friendly knowledgeable staff will be delighted to advise you on places to visit in the local area.

King's Quay Street, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER, Tel: 01255 553333, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

One of the oldest (1911) least altered, purpose-built cinemas in Britain. Write for programme of films (enclose SAE) to Electric Palace Cinema, Kings Quay St, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3ER.

Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ, Tel: 01394 389700, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

Discover the awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon burial site. This hauntingly beautiful 255 acre estate, with far-reaching views over the river Deben, is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.'

St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DP, Tel: 01473 258070, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Trimley St. Martin, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0UD, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (5 miles, 7kms)

Trimley Marshes is an exciting wetland reserve created entirely from arable land alongside the River Orwell. There are wonderful views of the Orwell Estuary.

Waldringfield Boatyard Ltd, The Quay, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QZ, Tel: 01473 736260, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

The Jahan is a 38ft motor cruiser which holds 54 passengers. The gallery provides snacks and drinks with a bar. Lunches, teas and suppers are to order.

Sloan Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BE, (8 miles, 12kms)

Christchurch Park

Bawdsey Manor Estate, Bawdsey, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AT, Tel: 07821 162 879, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

The Transmitter Block houses 'The Magic Ear' exhibition which tells the story of radar. RAF Bawdsey was the first of the Chain Home radar stations which played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain.

Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

Museum charting the history of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge. Housed in a former USAF Command Post building, the only one of its kind open to the public in the Europe.

Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RJ, Tel: 01473 611111, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Kingpin offers ten pin bowling at its best in an air conditioned environment with optional glow in the dark section which is ideal for birthday parties.

Tidemill Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY, Tel: 01728 746959, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

A completely restored 18thC tidal mill. The machinery works at varying times, subject to tides.

Old Sail Loft, Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate, Suffolk, IP9 1JQ, Tel: 01787 228417, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

The history of HMS Ganges contained in 1 large room, museum with photographs, artefacts and documentation.

Behind 29 Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT, Tel: 01255 503429, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Circular Fort 1808 ten guns. Largest AM being restored by a voluntary group.

Old Customs House, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY, Tel: 01621 857567, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Sailing barges "Hydrogen" and "Thistle". Historic sailing barges available for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations. Also public sailing programme for individuals and weekends away.