Things to do in the area

'We saw the House in the Clouds, took a boat out at Thorpness.... ate huge prawns in Aldeburgh and fished in the lakes at Marsh Farm....' M.S Essex

Visit Aldeburgh for its atmospheric shingle beach and wide skies, its specialist shops, stylish hotels and restaurants, cinema or perhaps the best fish and chip shop in Suffolk? Aldeburgh offers golf, sailing and fishing.

Southwold has a famous pier, sandy beaches and Adnams brewery.

'We loved the sandy beach at Walberswick and had great fun catching loads of crabs....' C.W  Staffs

Orford has a 12th-century castle keep, hiking trails and access to Orford Ness. For foodies the villiage boasts the Pinneys smokehouse, the Butley Oysterage restaurant and the award winning Pump House Bakery.

Other highlights in the area include Snape Maltings for shopping and concerts, RSPB Minsmere for birdwatching, Dunwich - site of the medieval city lost to the sea, Woodbridge for the Tide Mill and Sutton Hoo.