Top Things to do in Suffolk
Things to do in Suffolk, England: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Suffolk, United Kingdom including Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, Ickworth, St Michael and All Angels, St Mary's Church, Boxford, Unitarian Meeting House, Ancient House, The Willis Building, The Norman Tower, St Mary-le-Tower, Glemham Hall.
Restaurants in Suffolk
1. Bury St Edmunds Guildhall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dating back to before 1279 (the earliest written reference to the building), Bury St Edmunds Guildhall is the oldest continuously used civic building in England and its World War Two Royal Observer Corp room is the only surviving room of its kind in the world. Step through the original medieval arch into the earliest part of the building which was redecorated by the Georgians to create the stunning Court Room and Banqueting Hall. The building also has a Tudor Kitchen, a Robing Room, a beautiful garden and sensory garden as well as the precious Royal Observer Corp Room. Enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in our Pear Tree Cafe with tables set in the Banqueting Hall and garden. The Guildhall is open to the public on Wednesdays and Sundays with free entry. We often host tours and talks as well as other events such as concerts. Information for these can be found on our website, as well as Facebook and Twitter. The building can be hired for events such as weddings as well as corporate events.
2. Ickworth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,418 reviews
An Italianate Palace in the heart of an ancient deer park. Formal gardens, pleasure grounds, rolling Suffolk landscape and woodlands invite gentle strolls or long walks, runs, bike rides and picnics. The Italianate Garden mirrors the architecture of the house, whilst also encasing an idiosyncratic Victorian stumpery, contrasting light and shade. The Rotunda is home to one of the finest silver collections, family portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds, works by Titian and Velázquez, and Neoclassical sculpture including Flaxman’s ‘Fury of Athamus’. Below stairs, the Servants’ Quarters recreate domestic service through the stories and memories of those who lived here. In 2019/2020, Ickworth is set to secure its future thanks to a major new conservation project. Ickworth is embarking on a multi-million pound major conservation project which will see us heading up to the roof. To find out more about the work visit the website and discover how Ickworth will be re-imagined during the works.
Reviewed By U8395VUlisag
Didn't really know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised, very interesting house, with lots to see, rooms set out in their original form, lots of visual information and helpful guides, enjoyed a 4 mile circular walk, including visiting the church and the walled garden. Would highly recommend for a great day out, free to National Trust members.
3. St Michael and All Angels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. St Mary's Church, Boxford
5. Unitarian Meeting House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
6. Ancient House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By K9499VTmariab - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit when you are next in Ipswich. There's an information room upstairs, in a strange room with homaphradites depicted on the wall paintings.
7. The Willis Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By sarahbarrett2018 - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Come to Ipswich during the 2nd weekend in September and pick up a "open heritage" booklet and visit this grade 2 listed building designed by Norman Foster in the 1970s. the outside is hung smoked glass, and the interiors are yellow and green as Norman Foster was, reportedly a Norwich City supporter. Have a cup of tea in the cafe situated at the top of a series of esculators running through the middle of the building, and sit in the most famous roof lawn in East Anglia.
8. The Norman Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By F3109NGdavidb
Impressive building but I can't find information as to why there are steps down to it and it is so low as it used to be level with the abbey?
9. St Mary-le-Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By mRoshe
124 christmas tree displayed throughout the church. Beautiful christmas trees. Entrance is free to view the trees and there are some excellent activities for children as well as the opportunity to relax and enjoy a quality cup of coffee and home-made cake in the beautiful setting of so many lovingly decorated trees.
10. Glemham Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
An Elizabethan family home, Glemham Hall is available exclusively for weddings, receptions, conferences and private events. It is also home to the FolkEast festival held in the surrounding parkland every August. We offer guided house tours from April to September. Our annual 'Shakespeare in the Garden' theatre event is always a delight to attend. This year Glemham Hall hosts Art for Cure - an art exhibition raising money for Breat Cancer Now. With folk festivals, Vintage fairs & Art Exhibitions, Glemham Hall's current schedule of events has something for everyone to enjoy!
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