Further Afield
Away from our high quality comfortably furnished cottages, we have listed below a small selection of some of the activities that might tempt you out.
Aviation Museum
Firstly, within walking distance we have the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.
The village’s own Museum houses 50 aircraft; a large inside display, as well as buildings showing the history of other aviation related organisations- Very interesting for aircraft enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike.
St Peters Brewery
The Brewery is a firm favourite with our guests – with its fine range of Traditionally brewed beers, it is little wonder why, the tutored tastings are so popular.
Bungay
The picturesque market towns of Bungay, Beccles and Harleston are all within 20 minutes drive and provide the opportunity to shop in individual shops rather than the national chains found in most towns.
Historic Norwich
If you want a change from country living visit Norwich – the UK’s most complete medieval city with its network of winding streets and over 1,500 historic buildings. Museums, galleries, theatres, concerts, cinema and festivals provide plenty of cultural opportunities – And all only 19 miles away.
Southwold
Fancy a day at the sea? Southwold known as the “Jewel of Suffolk”, at Southwold you can visit the renovated Victorian pier, golden beach and colourful beach huts. Southwold is also the home of Adnams Brewery.
Sutton Hoo
Or what about a visit to the attraction hailed as Britain’s Tutankhamun to see the burial ground of an Anglo-Saxon king containing a ship fully equipped for the afterlife (but thankfully, no body!)
Walks & Bird Watching
The Old Rectory offers an excellent base for guests who wish to walk, or watch birds.
For walkers there are numerous footpaths including the Angles Way and Bigod Way- all of the cottages have Ordnance Survey Maps and we also have a small library of books detailing local walks.
Suffolk is one of the best areas in the UK for bird watching all year round – Dunwich Heath, Minsmere, Benacre Broad and the newly opened Hen Reedbeds are all a short drive away from The Old Rectory.
Gardens
Gardeners are spoilt for choice with many interesting gardens in the area; some of the best can be found at Somerleyton, Wyken Hall and East Ruston – there are also a large number of private gardens that open under the NGS. Or why not visit Bressingham Gardens where you can enjoy a ride through the glorious gardens created by Alan and Adrian Bloom on one of the four working railways and visit the national “Dad’s Army” collection.
And after a day out what is more perfect than to relax on a bench in the Orchard or by the Pond with a glass of wine?