LARK RISE
Location & Things to do
Activity and Interests
Coast/Beach:
All the Suffolk heritage Coast Southwold, Aldburgh, Woodbridge and Felixstowe can be reached between 20 minuets to 45 min drive
Travel:
London Stanstead Airport 65 miles approx main line station Stowmarket to London 4 miles
Distances:
Old Newton 3 miles village store, Stowupland 2 miles Fish & Chip shop Stowmarket 4 miles
Further Details:
The location is ideal for day trips to the coast or the Norfolk Broads, as well as racing at Newmarket. There are many historic buildings within easy reach, including Ickworth House Park and Gardens (NT), Euston Hall, Framlingham Castle, Eye Castle, Wingfield Old College and many more. For excellent country walks, Gipping Valley and Thornham Estate have 12 miles of footpaths, while at Suffolk Water Park and Needham Lake there are water sports available. The area also offers plenty for animal lovers, with British birds of prey at Stonham Barns and the Suffolk Wildlife Park both within easy reach. Nearby is the busy port of Ipswich, which boasts several medieval churches and some fine 16th-century buildings. The Museum and Art Gallery houses replicas of the famous Sutton Hoo archaeological finds, and Christchurch Mansion, set in a large park, is a lively domestic museum with furniture, doll’s houses and children’s toys, as well as a fine art collection. Village shop and inn
2 miles.