Top Things to do in Suffolk
Things to do in Suffolk, England: The Best Gardens
Discover the best top things to do in Suffolk, United Kingdom including Fullers Mill Garden, Sparrow’s Nest & Gardens, The Shed, Kentwell Hall, Blakenham Woodland Garden, Helmingham Hall Gardens, Glemham Hall, Felixstowe Sea Front Gardens, Abbey Gardens, Henstead Exotic Garden.
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1. Fullers Mill Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Speedy3t3 - Brandon, United Kingdom
A wonderful and Stunning garden with a great team of Gardeners and Volunteers. Definitely a must visit destination. With many unusal plants partly set in woodland and beside the river lark. Great free parking, seating areas and shop for refreshments and home made cakes. Its a gem.
2. Sparrow’s Nest & Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By JethrotheMutant - Oulton Broad, United Kingdom
We often walk through the park down to the sea wall and back again Recently a WW1 memorial has been constructed which we found very moving and evocative 'All the brothers were valiant all the sisters were virtuous'
3. The Shed
4. Kentwell Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 717 reviews
A 50 year restoration project The House: part original Tudor, with later classical elements, mixed with the owners' personal style. Tudor portraits, interesting artefacts and historic tapestries make this a family home with a difference. The Gardens: romantic moats, extensive lawns, walled gardens, massive clipped yews, espaliered fruit trees and giant cedars surround the House. Over 30 acres of tranquil breathing space, with a surprise to delight around every corner. The Moat House: this rare survivor of a 15th Century service building rises sheer from the moat and contains our working dairy, bakery, brewhouse and stillroom. Special Events: Kentwell Hall pioneers domestic living history events in the UK with something for everyone to enjoy together. But we're not just all about history - a wide variety of family events, open air cinema and themed days all bring this historic venue to life throughout the year. Tea Rooms Free on-site car parking Under 5's are free
Reviewed By Zan190775 - Lowestoft, United Kingdom
We septuagenarians went to Kentwell Hall, for the first time, to the lambing & Spring bulb walk event. at the weekend. It was a perfect March day, plenty of sunshine and not too warm for walking. We enjoyed every bit our day out. The woodland walk and swathes of daffodils alongside the moat were a delight. We heard and saw a nuthatch calling from a tree top, listened to great tits and watched numerous brimstone butterflies. We marvelled at the great cedars on the cedar lawn, tried the human sundial (it worked!) and sat on a bench in the sunshine in the walled garden, admiring the wonderful Pied Piper topiary. We tried everything; the dark and spooky ice house, the fascinating Camera Obscura and made a mental note to return in the summertime to see the walled garden again, the sunken garden, fish pond and rose garden etc. We joined the families to aah and ooh over the newborn lambs and saw the biggest pigs we've ever seen, along with their two-week old piglets. We took 'framed' photos in in the barn, explored the pottery wood, which we thought would be interesting on re-creation days and also the forge, which again, we would like to see being used. Our lunch of vegetable soup was delicious. The staff were even able to rustle up a gluten-free roll for me (extra points for that!). There was so much for children to do too. The little adventure playground with its unusual games looked great fun, as did the Storybook Trail. We finally dragged ourselves away at 3.30pm, promising ourselves a summer visit when we can view the house as well as making a return visit to the gardens.
5. Blakenham Woodland Garden
6. Helmingham Hall Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By B707CVlaurac - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Wow! Amazed at recent reviews here, people seem to be wondering why they have to queue or wear masks in shops!! Neither of these are the fault of the wonderful staff in the shop or tea rooms! We’re regular visitors because Helmingham is wonderful in the fact dogs are welcome everywhere, it’s nice to keep an eye on them inside the shop rather than having to leave them outside like some places make you. ❤️ The shop even sells veggies grown on the estate which are always fresh, the different local crafts work really well with the whole style of the shops. The lady in the shop is really knowledgeable about the estate, and letting us know of upcoming events, which is great as we want to come back at christmas for the lights again.Despite it getting so much busier she’s always friendly and willing to help with any enquiries the signage in the shops and tea rooms are really clear too, which makes life a lot easier The coffee and cakes from the tea rooms are wonderful, My girls love the ice creams so it’s a treat to have the opportunity to sit in the sun and see all the wonderful plants, Part of our lockdown project was to take pictures of the garden and write stories, so we’ve spent a lot of time there and will do so till they close for the season.
7. 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!
8. Felixstowe Sea Front Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 391 reviews
A Tranquil Place By The Sea & A Unique Part of Suffolk Coastal Heritage. A Suffolk Coastal District Council Project (now East Suffolk Council) supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This restoration project aims to restore and enhance the heritage asset of Felixstowe Seafront Gardens to maintain its cultural and historic significance and extend its accessibility and appeal to a new generation and wider audience. Please note that dogs are welcome - please ensure they are kept on a lead.
Reviewed By pauls828 - Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Me and my wife live local and really enjoy walking through the gardens any time of the year day and night
9. Abbey Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,772 reviews
Reviewed By PriscillaC119 - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
A lovely place to visit when in Bury St Edmunds a short walk from the town centre, beautiful gardens a kids play area and a lovely picnic area, Lots of abbey ruins, There is a outdoor bowls court and a small garden shop . You can get tea ,coffee and ice cream , Toilets are very close by and always kept to a very high standard .
10. Henstead Exotic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Kleinur - Letchworth, United Kingdom
Henstead Exotic Garden is is a little piece of paradise nestling in a Suffolk village. Who would have thought a jungle could be created in the UK? From lush tree ferns to towering bamboo, leafy banana plants and other foliar delights, this garden is truly inspiration and a tranquil place to visit. For the very reasonable admission price of £4, there's nothing to complain about! I seen another reviewer say that there were bits of junk lying around, well I suppose each to their own, but I happen to like some quirkiness and think it adds a certain charm to place. There is also a plant nursery/shop and a small cafe.
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