Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Little Doric

Bealings Road, Martlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4RP, Tel: 01394 610066, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2ND, Tel: 0870 333 1181, (6 miles, 9kms)

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, (3 miles, 4kms)

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!

Unit 3, Richmond Old Dairy, Gedgrave, Suffolk, IP12 2BU, Tel: 01394 450732, (5 miles, 8kms)

Havergate Island is a nature reserve situated in the River Ore. A short boat trip away and something very different.

91 Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2AF, Tel: 01394 276770, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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

Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3DJ, Tel: 01394 389700, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.'

The Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2NU, Tel: 01394 450900, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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

Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, Tel: 01394 380113, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Thompson and Morgan, Poplar Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BU, Tel: 01473 695227, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Thompson and Morgan. Trial grounds open weekend.

Golf Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PJ, Tel: 07775 586545, (6 miles, 9kms)

Woodbridge Lane, Newbourne, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

A small wooded valley with areas of marsh, fen and adjacent heathland this reserve is good for flowering plants and a variety of birds.

Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Trimley St. Martin, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0UD, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

Off Parkers Place, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3QR, Tel: 01473 435104, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

The museum covers the history of this once famous airfield which was commissioned in January 1917 and was operational for 40 years.

5a Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LP, Tel: 01394 385572, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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

The Rookery, Eyke, Suffolk, IP12 2RR, Tel: 01394 460271, Email, (5 miles, 7kms)

Shrubs, trees, roses and rhododendron interfused with grass walks always surprising what you see round the next corner.

Tidemill Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY, Tel: 01728 746959, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

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

Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RJ, Tel: 01473 611111, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

The Orford Craft Shop, Orford, Suffolk, IP12 2LN, Tel: 01394 450678, (6 miles, 9kms)

Exhibits show progress in the underwater exploration of the former city and underwater studies off the Suffolk coast. Attraction is not suitable for small children. Data on coastal erosion.

Bawdsey Manor Estate, Bawdsey, Nr Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AT, Tel: 07821 162 879, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RJ, Tel: 01473 611111, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Indoor children's adventure play area. A bowling centre with 20 lanes, please call (01473) 611111 for information on the bowling centre.

Woodbridge Walk, Hollesley, Suffolk, IP12 3JR, Tel: 01394 411327, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

The world's oldest stud farm breeding the endangered Suffolk Horse. The Trust safeguards the future of this unique animal.

Waldringfield Boatyard Ltd, The Quay, Waldringfield, Suffolk, IP12 4QZ, Tel: 01473 736260, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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.

Sudbourne, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2HA, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

An extraordinary, open, cury weed, with roaming fallow deer and great expanses of bluebells.

Sea Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2DN, Tel: 01394 282370, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Traditional seaside amusements on Felixstowe's south beach. Crazy Charlie's Junior Theme Park, amusement arcades, Sands Bar & Café, Q Club (pool, snooker & sports bar), Magical Indoor Golf, over 18 casino areas & a Sunday market.

Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ, Tel: 01473 264755, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

A fine 6-storey towermill which is now fully restored with sails and machinery. There is also a display on history and machinery. Free entry to the Mill, guided tours £2.50.