Top Picks for Family Days Out in Suffolk
Suffolk is the best holiday destination this summer and there’s a lot to keep the whole family entertained.
Whether you’re looking for a more relaxed getaway with coastal activities, or a fun-packed visit, there’s something to keep everyone occupied.
Here are some of the most popular activities for Suffolk visitors to do…
Thetford Forest
Located on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk, Thetford Forest is a very popular place for families to spend the day. More than 1 million visitors travel to Thetford Forest yearly for camping, walking or to enjoy their activities. The forest is the largest lowland pine forest in Britain and is located in a region straggling the north of Suffolk and south of Norfolk – it covers 47,000 acres.
Thetford Forest offers a range of attractions and they hold various events throughout the summer.
Go Ape
Also near the Thetford area is an ideal family activity destination – Go Ape. It’s one of the very first to open, dating all the way back to 2022. Activities include treetop adventures, zip wires, forest segways, tarzan swings and high-rope adventures.
Anglia Indoor Kart Racing
Located in Ipswich, why not let your kids try out racing for the first time? Make sure to book ahead as the venue is a popular place to visit. There’s also a Cadet Club that meets at the venue every Sunday, the ideal way to introduce your children to Cadets for the first time.
Waffle and More
This family-owned business in Ipswich has been passed on from generation to generation, making delicious desserts, waffles and chocolatey treats. Their menu certainly isn’t average with freshly made desserts everyday and the only thing they freeze is their ice cream!
Easton Farm Park
Another option for an activity packed trip, Easton Farm Park is located in Woodbridge. This farm has a lot to do – from arts and crafts, trains and even air cannons, it’s an excellent family getaway. There’s also an indoor softplace, dedicated toddlers, pony rides and hug-a-bunny sessions. Something for all ages.
Chantry Park
Another place in Ipswich worth visiting, Chantry Park is a beautiful and very modern play area. Summer holidays and seasonal occasions see a wide-range of activities on offer including wildlife rangers, playgrounds, trampolines, zip wires and climbing structures. Or if you’d like something a little more slow-paced, why not go woodland exploring and visit the wildlife area before concluding with a picnic in the picnic area.
East Anglian Railway Museum
Do you have someone in your family who loves trains? The East Anglian Railway Museum is an excellent collection of steam engines, carriages and wagons. There is plenty to see and do here. Get involved in some colouring activities or drawing in the imagination station, and then go meet Thomas, Daisy, the DMU and Henrietta for a ride!
Superbowl UK
Here you can experience the best bowling has to offer on 12 state-of-the-art ten pin bowling lanes. You’ll also find crazy golf, Ninja tag and laser beams. It’s the ideal family day out with something for everyone to do.
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