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08-05-2025
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5 big names coming to Suffolk this summer
Summer certainly feels like it is just around the corner following recent hot and sunny weather. There are many events planned to take place across Suffolk from June until August, with big names expected at some of them. Here are five celebrities coming to the county this summer. Ed Sheeran will be playing at Portman Road in July (Image: Charlotte Bond)When: Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 13 The global superstar is returning home with three concerts set to take place at Portman Road stadium. It comes ahead of the release of his new album Play in September which sees the singer explore new musical ground through collaboration with artists across the world. READ MORE: Marvin Humes will be at Summer Soul Vibes in Ipswich (Image: PA)When: Friday, July 11 The JLS member is headlining the first night of Summer Soul Vibes at Venue16 in Ipswich. Summer Soul Fest will also be running on Saturday, July 12, with headliner Soul II Soul and other acts like Kenny Thomas and The Ipswich Soul Collective. The Welsh singer has previously performed in Suffolk (Image: Gregg Brown)When: Friday, August 3 The Delilah singer is making his return to the county with a performance after the races at Newmarket Racecourse. He previously visited the site in 2021 to mark the celebration of his 80th birthday. READ MORE: 7 major events and things to do in Suffolk in May Sting performed in Thetford Forest last year (Image: Sonya Duncan)When: Friday, July 26 The former Police singer is headlining the first night of Latitude at Henham Park, near Southwold. Other headliners for the three-day festival include Fat Boy Slim and Snow Patrol. Sugababes will be performing at Newmarket Nights (Image: PA)When: Saturday, August 23 Natasha Bedingfield, who is known for hits like Unwritten, will kick of post-race celebrations at Newmarket Racecourse. She will be followed by girl group Sugababes with the original line-up of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
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5 of the best parks to visit during the spring
Suffolk is home to a number of parks that are perfect for a family day out in the spring sunshine. Here is five of the best parks to visit in Suffolk this spring. Where: Hadleigh Rd, Ipswich IP2 0BS Chantry Park is the largest park in Ipswich and extends over 124 acres of parkland and wildlife areas on the western edge of town. This park has two children's play areas, a dog training area, ActivLives 'Chantry Walled Garden' project, public toilets and is home to Ipswich and East Suffolk Cricket Club. It has also played host to several large music events, is the base for several charity runs and the Wildlife and Education Rangers hold events such as nature walks, arts and crafts activities, storytelling and trails for children of all ages. Where: Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5LU With almost 200 acres of landscaped Suffolk countryside there is something for everyone at this park. This includes football pitches, a large play area, bird feeding, picnic area and café. Also, there are two small bodies of water at this park, with one being home to grass snakes and the other home to moorhens, mallards, and the occasional grey heron. Nowton Park is also a great place to go to look at daffodils in the spring (Image: Charlotte Bond) Where: Malting Ln, Clare, Sudbury CO10 8NW This park has a café, Victorian railway buildings, the remains of a castle keep on a 60ft high motte overlooking the town, children's play areas, trails, rivers and ponds. It is also a starting point for a number of different walks from 1 to 8.5 miles and cycle routes, including the Clare town trail. You can also go on a dog walk here as dogs are welcome in the park and can even stop off at the café after as it is dog-friendly. Clare Castle Country Park is perfect for a dog walk (Image: Newsquest) Where: 33 Bolton Ln, Ipswich IP4 2BX Christchurch Park was the first public park in Ipswich, opening in 1895 and extends over 33 hectares of picturesque grounds right in the heart of the town. This park includes a children's play area, tennis courts, table tennis table, refreshment kiosks and Christchurch mansion, gift shop and tea room. It also hosts many events and activities all year round like Ipswich Music Day, the 11th Ipswich Scout Group's Firework Display and the Remembrance Day ceremony. Christchurch Park was the first public park in Ipswich (Image: Newsquest) Where: 22 Mustow St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1XL Abbey Gardens has a children's play area, sensory garden, water garden, a herb garden and a wildlife feeding area. Also, there is a small aviary to see a variety of birds and two tennis courts are available but it is £5.75 per court, per hour. (Image: Newsquest) If you fancy a bite to eat there is a refreshment kiosk and if you want to buy plants and gifts there is a Shabby Shack Trading shop.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Suffolk afternoon tea's named among UK's best
Two hotels in Suffolk have been named among the best places for afternoon tea in the lead up to Mother's Day. Muddy Stilettos compiled a list of the top places across the county to get a selection feast of finger sandwiches, sweet treats and scones with clotted cream and jam. The Marquis in Layham and The Swan in Southwold were included in the round-up by the lifestyle guide. Afternoon tea at the hotel and spa near Hadleigh is served in the Orangery, which is surrounded by natural light and overlooks the Suffolk countryside. The Marquis overlooks the Suffolk countryside (Image: Charlotte Bond)READ MORE: 5 of the best afternoon teas in Suffolk In warmer and sunnier weather, it can be enjoyed on the Spa terrace which overlooks the Italian Gardens. The afternoon tea menu includes a selection of sandwiches with fillings such as pastrami and pickled cabbage, whipped feta and sun blushed tomato, or smoked salmon and dill compressed cucumber. It is followed with the traditional plain and fruit scones as well as sweet treats from coffee eclairs to rhubarb and custard macarons. The arancini at The Swan (Image: Newsquest)READ MORE: The Swan in Southwold is just a short walk up from the promenade and beach of the coastal town. Afternoon tea is served daily in The Still Room, a restaurant designed with the influence of features in the Copper House Distillery. Priced at £30 per person, it includes brioche finger rolls with a range of fillings, saffron arancini and mini fish and chips. As well as buttermilk scones, the sweet part of the menu has offerings such as mini cinnamon doughnuts, a mini ice cream cone and a malt load with Adnams Broadside glaze.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
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Five places to see spring blooms in Suffolk
Spring is full of colour, with leaves growing back on trees and flowers blooming. The vibrant season is just around the corner, with warmer and brighter days on the horizon. Here are just some of the places around Suffolk where you can expect to find some stunning spring blooms. Christchurch Park Where: Soane St, Ipswich IP4 2BE Amongst the busy surroundings of Ipswich is an oasis of green in Christchurch Park, with flowers growing throughout the 80 acres of lawns, trees and ponds. The flowers are carefully arranged so you can be sure to catch a variety of blooms at their best in any month. At the moment the snowdrops will be finishing with bluebells and daffodils coming into season soon. Bulls Wood where: Bulls wood Lane, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 0JE This wood is one of the few places you can see the rare oxlips, which are Suffolk's county flower. If you are looking to visit then you will need to park in the nearby village of Cockfield. Once you make it to the wood you will see a carpet of the rare flowers sheltering under the cover of the trees. Captain's Wood Where: School Road, Sudbourne, Woodbridge IP12 2BE This wood is part of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and is one of the best places to see bluebells in the county once they come into bloom. As well as layers of purple bluebells within the forest there are also grasslands and scrub to venture through. Nowton park Where: Bury Road, Bury Saint Edmunds The park is open during the day at varying times depending on seasons. The daffodils in Nowton park (Image: Charlotte Bond) The park is spread across 200 acres of space, with Lime Avenue being lined with rows of golden daffodils once they come into bloom, and primroses and other flowers spread throughout. Blakenham woodland gardens Where: Little Blakenham Ipswich IP8 4LZ Just a short drive from Ipswich, this six-acre woodland garden is home to a range of different flowers, from snowdrops to magnolias. The garden also has several rare trees as well as a Chinese rock garden. The garden normally opens for the year on March 1.
