Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Helmingham Hall Gardens

Mill Lane, Baylham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8LG, Tel: 01473 830264, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Working livestock farm. Friendly animals. Wheelchair access. Waterside walks. Picnic areas. Disabled toilet. Baby changing. Shop and café. Homemade food.

Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4RP, Tel: 01394 610066, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

St Michael's Church, Framlingham, Woodbridge, SUFFOLK, IP13 9BJ, Tel: 01502 578154, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

St Michael's Framlingham is one of six magnificent hub churches in the Angels & Pinnacles project of 24 Suffolk churches.

Helmingham Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF, Tel: 01473 890799, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

A moated and walled garden with many rare roses and possibly the best kitchen garden in Britain. With a new rose garden and herb and knot garden created in the early 1980's.

Church Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9BP, Tel: 0870 333 1181, (7 miles, 12kms)

Framlingham Castle is a magnificent 12th Century fortress with a long and colourful past which makes a fascinating family day out in Suffolk.

Pound Corner, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ, Tel: 01728 746475, (6 miles, 9kms)

Award winning farm park set in 35 acres of beautiful Suffolk scenery. We offer a daily activities programme for the children including pony, pony and cart and train rides as well as the opportunity to meet some of our animals.

Saxtead Green, Suffolk, IP13 9QQ, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

An elegant white windmill, dating from 1796. A fine example of a traditional Suffolk postmill. Climb the stairs to the buck to see the machinery, all in working order.

Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS, Tel: 01449 724639, (6 miles, 10kms)

A large lake and nature reserve with picnic and play facilities on the outskirts of Needham Market with a surfaced pathway around the lake.

Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Tel: 01394 380113, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

A visit to this small mixed farm in spring and early summer will be rewarded with spring flowers, bird song and gambolling lambs.

5a Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LP, Tel: 01394 385572, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

The museum tells the story of Woodbridge and its people, from pre-history to the present.

Hacheston, Suffolk, IP13 0DR, (8 miles, 12kms)

Mutimer’s Meadow

Tidemill Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY, Tel: 01728 746959, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

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

Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8HG, Tel: 01449 720796, (7 miles, 11kms)

Grove Farm, Clopton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6QS, Tel: 01473 737236, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

World War II Museums.

Creeting St. Mary, Nr Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8LX, Tel: 01449 720820, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Farm shop on fruit and vegetable farm. Set in traditional barns with craft centre, tearoom, eco shop and monthly farmer's markets. You can also pet the animals.

Brockford Station, Wetheringsett, Suffolk, IP14 5PW, Tel: 01449 766899, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of a quirky Edwardian railway that served the isolated communities in the centre of Suffolk.

Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BH, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

With its surrounding wet meadows and ancient castle backdrop, the Mere is considered by many to be the best view in inland Suffolk.

Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9AJ, Tel: 01728 723214, (7 miles, 11kms)

A museum with rural exhibits relating to everyday life in Framlingham and the surrounding area including paintings and photographs.