Places to visit in Suffolk

Many of the top places to visit in Suffolk are within an easy drive of both Corton and Gunton Hall, including some of the best beaches in England and along the East Coast. Whether you prefer soft or stony beaches, the traditional seaside experience or contemporary modern art sculptures in the sand, our local guide to Suffolk has something for everyone.

Somerleyton Hall and Gardens

9 minutes drive, N32 5QQ - Free parking

One of the UK’s finest stately homes, Somerleyton Hall boasts some of the finest gardens in East Anglia.

Opening times are variable please visit their website for the most up to date information and ticket prices.

East Anglia Transport Museum

17 minutes drive, NR33 8BL - Free parking

Open from noon 12pm until 4:30pm

Whether you take a ride on the woodland tramway, experience the silence and comfort of the trolleybus service, or meander lazily on board the narrow-gauge railway, there’s a new discovery to be made every minute at the Transport Museum.

Dunwich Heath and Beach

43 minutes drive, IP17 3DJ - Free parking

Open from 9am until 4pm

Tucked away on the Suffolk coast, Dunwich Heath offers you peace and quiet and a true sense of being at one with nature.

Norwich Cathedral

46 minute drive, NR1 4DH

Open from 7:30am until 6:30pm

The imposing Norwich Cathedral has stood for over 900 years as a Christian presence in the heart of Norfolk.

Opening times are variable please visit their website for the most up to date information and ticket prices.

Thorpeness Meare

54 minutes drive, IP16 4NW

Open from 15th April 8:30am until 5:30pm

The Meare is a boating lake like no other. The lake with its islands and surrounds covers some sixty acres and has over forty acres of water to enjoy.