Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Christmas Cottage

Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Discover the incredible variety of wildlife present on the beautiful Suffolk coast as you explore a network of paths through woods, wetlands and heaths. There’s something for everyone, whenever you visit.

c/o Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Saxmundham, IP17 1SP, Tel: 01728 687100, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

Founded by Benjamin Britten, Aldeburgh is home to a year round performance programme at world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall, and much more.

Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1SR, Tel: 01728 688303, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

Victorian Maltings buildings nestled alongside the River Alde, with shops, galleries, restaurants, river trips, farmers markets and world famous concert hall.

St Michael's Church, Framlingham, Woodbridge, SUFFOLK, IP13 9BJ, Tel: 01502 578154, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

c/o RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281, (6 miles, 10kms)

Enjoy a stroll around this wild, remote Suffolk landscape, surrounded by wetland, woodland and coastal wildlife.

C/O RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281, (5 miles, 8kms)

This delightful nature reserve is superb for wildfowl in winter, butterflies and dragonflies in summer, and breeding marsh harriers, nightingales and bitterns.

Church Street, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9BP, Tel: 0870 333 1181, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

c/o RSPB Minsmere nature reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01728 648281, (6 miles, 10kms)

Avoid the crowds and enjoy superb views across the Alde Estuary on this remote Suffolk heathland, surrounded by fantastic wildlife.

Pound Corner, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0EQ, Tel: 01728 746475, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2ND, Tel: 0870 333 1181, (7 miles, 12kms)

Discover one of England’s most complete and unusual keeps at this fascinating attraction. The polygonal tower keep stands beside the pretty town and former port which Henry II also developed here.

Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3NF, Tel: 01473 288886, (8 miles, 13kms)

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!

48 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AB, Tel: 01728 453637, (6 miles, 9kms)

Dunwich, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3DJ, Tel: 01728 648501, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Remnant of the once extensive Sandling Heaths and one of Suffolk's most important nature conservation areas. Many excellent walks and access to beach.

Leiston, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

One of Suffolk's most impressive monastic ruins of a 14th century abbey of Premonstratensian white commons!

The Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2NU, Tel: 01394 450900, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Internationally important nature reserve, with a fascinating 20th-century military history.

Gallery 2, The Town Hall Galleries, Cornhill, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DH, Tel: 01473 432865, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

The Suffolk Craft Society's Gallery 2 showcases a diverse selection of contemporary designer crafts, all made entirely by professional crafts people in Suffolk, and all for sale!

Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

175 High Street, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5AN, Tel: 01728 453 743, (6 miles, 9kms)