Discover Hidden Suffolk

Rent an apple tree

Experience the blossoms in Suffolk under your very own apple tree. This unique idea allows you the chance to picnic under the blossoms in the Summer and then harvest your own apples in the Autumn.

Theatre in a forest

Suffolk is home to many of these charming pop‑up theatre experiences including Red Rose Chain Kentwell Hall. Don’t miss out on one of these wonderfully unique woodland adventures!

Tea in a jungle

Well, what more could you want other than jungle vibes and good tea!

Intimate opera

Possibly Britain's smallest opera house in a stunning Suffolk barn. Only hosting 3 opera weekends a year ‑ around April, September and December ‑ Barrandov opera’s line‑up always includes leading performers from around the world. This is a real hidden Suffolk Secret.

Secret sauna

A truly unique hidden gem in Suffolk! Visit this secret spot for some serious time‑out to unwind and enjoy nature with your own private wood‑fired sauna.

A Suffolk Punch

Rarer than the Giant Panda, there are now less than 500 Suffolk punches in the UK. Visit the Suffolk Punch Trust to meet and help preserve this beautiful and majestic animal for generations to come.

Dining in history

A stunning impressive rural moated hall from the C13th, hosting everything from pop‑up events, weddings and tapas nights… with a brewery next door to St Peters Brewery

A bakery under a windmill

If the mouth‑watering counter of local award winning, artisan bakery @woosters.bakery.bardwell isn’t enough, visit their Bardwell store, located underneath a stunning old windmill!

Fields of purple

Rivalling Plateau de Valensole of Provence, many of the stunning heaths across Suffolk are covered in beautiful purple heather from July to September. Captured here is Dunwich Heath, a perfect Summer escape when exploring the Suffolk coast.

Visit The Hay Wain

Step back in time! There aren’t many places that you can almost feel as if you were walking through a painting… Regarded as the definitive image of nostalgic Englishness, step into the world famous painting by John Constable. This stunning and hidden location on the Suffolk/Essex border is a must for a true quintessentially English scene.

Handmade violins

Gosh, handcrafted violins in Suffolk! This beautiful workshop in Woodbridge crafts exquisite violins, viola and cellos for musicians from across the UK.

Historic castles

This stunning shot by Michael Clarke Photography captures one of the nine beautiful castles across Suffolk. Orford castle recently underwent restoration to conserve it for generations to come. Don’t miss the infamous Castle on the Hill in Framlingham or Bungay, Clare, Eye and Wingfield castles. Visit @oxer_arbon Suffolk castles guide to find out which castles to visit

Wild walks to nowhere

Wild walks, across the beautiful #Suffolkcoast, often lead to a river, and this stunning county has four foot ferries dotted along the East coast, including Butley, Walberswick, Harwich & Bawdsey. Butley Ferry is thought to date back to the 16th century, making it one of the oldest routes in the UK. 😍

Unique experience

Well, these two really are creating something special, recently hosting a black‑tie ‘Night of the Crooked Man’, with a lantern parade through Lavenham… you can’t get anymore unique than this in Suffolk.

Historic wool towns

Suffolk is famous for its Wool Towns and Lavenham, captured here so beautifully by @lundonlens, is not only regarded as one of the most stunning but is also the home of this famous Harry Potter house. These Medieval villages date back as far as C14th and include Lavenham, Clare, Long Melford, Sudbury, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Hadleigh.

Beach sculpture

Possibly one of the most photographed spots in Suffolk, the stunning ‘Scallop’ sits in a solitary position on Aldeburgh beach ‑ a tribute to famous C20th composer Benjamin Britten. This beautiful and inspiring shot here by @suffolk_life_ shows the words ‘I hear those voices that will not be drowned’.

Exclusive experiences

The sprawling luxury 8000‑acre playground of Wilderness Reserve offers a stunning backdrop for a beautiful Suffolk staycation. With a fantastic selection of unique experiences (over 40) onsite across 17 stunning properties, including 10 natural and freshwater swimming locations, wilderness spa, exclusive Michelin festival and pop‑up food events.

See the horses

Wander the streets of Newmarket at the right time of day and you would think you are in a novel… with stunningly groomed horses being exercised for the day along the footpaths and across the fields. Don’t miss the Newmarket racecourses ‑ the home of flat racing ‑ and the National Horse Racing museum.

Cathedral

One of 42 cathedrals in the UK can be found in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, opposite a beautiful historic square and famous hotel @angel_hotel_bury

The Vaults

This hidden underground, pop‑up night spot sits within the famous Angel Hotel Bury and hosts stunning exclusive dining experiences.

Seasonal supper club

The team behind Husk Thorington have perfected the art of the pop‑up seasonal supper club experiences.

Suffolk is full of beautiful supper clubs, visit the Oxer & Arbon guides for the latest supper clubs in Suffolk.

Smoked Seafood

When visiting the #Suffolkcoast the charming village of Orford (with the famous @pumpstbakery) is a must. Pinney’s of Orford have been cultivating Oysters at the Butley Creek nearby since the 1950’s and, along with their traditional oak smoked seafood, can be bought at the local shop or enjoyed in their Oysterage restaurant.

Watch the sunrise at the most Easterly point in the UK

Apparently, it has been proven that watching the sunrise gives you a better sense of gratitude for the earth… and what better way than being one of the first to watch the sunrise in the UK, at the most Easterly point! Wrap up warm, take a chair and a flask and enjoy the mesmerising scene.

Pick your own sunflowers

‘Pick your own’ is a true Suffolk pastime, with everything from strawberries to pumpkins, our favourite is the Pick‑your own sunflowers. With over 10,000 flowers, adorable photo spots to capture the beautiful fields of yellows, a sunflower maize, bar and food, don’t miss this pop‑up event, open from July to August. Visit the O&A flower farm guide for the PYO locally grown flowers. 🌸 🌺

Yoga with goats

Yes you read that correctly, get up close and personal with these furry friends and enjoy some mellowing yoga at the same time. Could there be a better combination? Diana’s expert yoga coaching brings her positive vibes and reiki, mixed with the joy of these adorable animals.

Pop‑up seafood experience

New concept pop‑up dining from the talented team A Passion for Seafood…Don’t miss these unique nights for an authentic seasonal Seafood experience, celebrating the very best of British and local produce.

Fish & Chips

We couldn’t possibly list unique Suffolk without mentioning our world famous fish and chips… enough said. Enjoy these on the beach for that authentic Suffolk experience.

A house in the clouds ☁️

Unique and quirky places to stay in Suffolk are in abundance, with a house in the clouds, a stay in a Windmill , glamping, boats and many more… Follow O&A for more guides on unique and quirky places to stay in Suffolk. Visit Thorpeness for the Peter Pan inspired boating lake, cafe and of course endless shingle beach. Captured here beautifully by photographer @fosterphotographic

Yoxman

This captivating 8tonne, 26ft sculpture rises out from the landscape and can be viewed from the A12 on the way to Yoxford! Hidden away in the depths of the @wildernessreserve the statue looks even more impressive as you see it appear over the horizon on your journey to the coast.