Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Station Road, Lakenheath, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 9AD, Tel: 01842 863400, (8 miles, 13kms)

What was once arable farmland is now a thriving wetland, home to elusive bitterns, charming bearded tits, and elegant cranes as well as a host of other wetland wildlife.

Highwaymans, Risby, Suffolk, IP28 6QP, Tel: 01284 810283, (6 miles, 9kms)

The Gallery Highwaymans is a beautiful, newly refurbished space, housing eclectic exhibitions which can include contemporary art, photography, antique furniture, textiles, crafts and sculpture and jewellery.

Chippenham Road, Kennett, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7QJ, Tel: 01638 751918, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Offroad activity park. Military vehicles, 4x4 Range Rovers, quads, karts, clay shooting and motocross bikes. Battlefield live.

The Green, Moulton, Suffolk, CB8 8SQ, Tel: 01223 582700, (6 miles, 10kms)

A pretty four-arched 15th century bridge, spanning the River Kennett on the old route from Cambridge to Bury St Edmunds.

Nr Newmarket, Suffolk, CB7 5PT, (4 miles, 7kms)

Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7UU, Tel: 0870 050 2424, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

The John MacDougall Visitor Centre gives an insight into the veterinary work of the Animal Health Trust charity. Coffee shop serves light refreshments.

Lackford Lakes Reserve Centre, Lackford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

Lackford Lakes is 121 hectares of wetland, woodland, scrub and sandy heath created from former gravel pits, that lies beside the River Lark.

The Hall Close, Icklingham, Suffolk, IP28 6PU, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Dating largely from the 14th century, the quality of workmanship reflects the prosperity in the region at the time. The atmospheric interior has a fine arcade and cornices, elegant window tracery and excellent medieval stained glass.

Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HG, Tel: 01284 728718, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Unique reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village built on the site of an original settlement. Archaeological finds are displayed in a specially built centre.

6 King Street, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EX, Tel: 01638 716970, Email, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

A local voluntary museum housed in early 19th Century cottages with modern extensions. Displays include RAF Mildenhall, Fenland and Breckland, local archaeology and local history.

Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HG, Tel: 01284 728718, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Country park with nature trail, paths and bird hides. Large car park with picnic area. Visitor centre with information, cafeteria, shop and adventure playground.

Elveden Estate, Elveden, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3TQ, Tel: 01842 898068, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Elveden is passionate about great food and drink. All of our produce is grown, reared or created with the utmost respect for the environment. Home grown vegetables, beef, chicken, lamb, pork and game are usually available.