What to do around Blaxhall
Pubs
Sample the local ales (and Gin) and enjoy some pub grub.
Traditional country pub only a 2 min walk away. Serves local ales, often with live music.
9 locals recommend
The Ship Inn
School RoadTraditional country pub only a 2 min walk away. Serves local ales, often with live music.
Jolly Sailor at Orford
Quay StreetRelaxed redbrick pub serving local Adnams beer.
An enchanting 17th Century Inn near the town centre of Woodbridge serving food & drinks with a beer garden and parking.
Cherry Tree Inn
73 Cumberland StAn enchanting 17th Century Inn near the town centre of Woodbridge serving food & drinks with a beer garden and parking.
Pub set overlooking the River Deben with great views. Perfect for a drink during the afternoon.
32 locals recommend
Ramsholt Arms
Dock RoadPub set overlooking the River Deben with great views. Perfect for a drink during the afternoon.
This delightful village inn is in the pretty hamlet of Eastbridge, on the doorstep of RSPB Minsmere. Perfect end to a walk.
20 locals recommend
The Eels Foot Inn
School CottagesThis delightful village inn is in the pretty hamlet of Eastbridge, on the doorstep of RSPB Minsmere. Perfect end to a walk.
Places to eat
Some of our favourite restaurants and foodie pubs serving local food.
The Duck
Station RoadA country dining pub with a cosy restaurant and sunny beer garden.
A beautiful 14th century Village Inn set in the Suffolk village of Pettistree. With open fire, lovely garden and excellent local seasonal food. Approx 20min drive away.
12 locals recommend
Greyhound Inn Pettistree
The StreetA beautiful 14th century Village Inn set in the Suffolk village of Pettistree. With open fire, lovely garden and excellent local seasonal food. Approx 20min drive away.
Unruly by name, unruly by nature. The stunning Unruly Pig is the first pub in Suffolk to take the top spot on the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.
47 locals recommend
The Unruly Pig
Orford RoadUnruly by name, unruly by nature. The stunning Unruly Pig is the first pub in Suffolk to take the top spot on the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list.
Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway. Would recommend taking away and eating on the benches alongside the beach.
Golden Galleon
137 High StFish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway. Would recommend taking away and eating on the benches alongside the beach.
The Plough and Sail comprises of a spacious restaurant and the original older part of the pub, including a cosy snug. There is also seating at the front of the pub and a courtyard area at the back where warm summer evenings and lazy Sundays can be enjoyed.
17 locals recommend
Plough and Sail Snape
The Plough and Sail comprises of a spacious restaurant and the original older part of the pub, including a cosy snug. There is also seating at the front of the pub and a courtyard area at the back where warm summer evenings and lazy Sundays can be enjoyed.
Activities
Canadian canoe hire on the stunning upper reaches of the Alde estuary, a few miles up river from the coastal town of Aldeburgh. Only 5min drive from the cottage
17 locals recommend
Iken Canoe
Canadian canoe hire on the stunning upper reaches of the Alde estuary, a few miles up river from the coastal town of Aldeburgh. Only 5min drive from the cottage
Cycle hire in the seaside town of Southwold. Enjoy a ride along the town or into some of the quiet country lanes.
26 locals recommend
Southwold Maize Maze
Halesworth RoadCycle hire in the seaside town of Southwold. Enjoy a ride along the town or into some of the quiet country lanes.
Fancy doing something a little bit different? Take a tour of the Adnams Sole Bay Brewery or Copper House Distillery in the heart of Southwold where Adnams have been brewing since 1872. (Their Gin's are also great!)
21 locals recommend
Adnams Southwold
East GreenFancy doing something a little bit different? Take a tour of the Adnams Sole Bay Brewery or Copper House Distillery in the heart of Southwold where Adnams have been brewing since 1872. (Their Gin's are also great!)
Huge boating lake with landings marked with names on a Peter Pan theme. Tiny islands contain locations found in J M Barrie’s novel including ‘The Pirate’s Lair’ and ‘Wendy’s Island’. The lake is open for row boat hire from Spring through to the end of Summer.
44 locals recommend
Thorpeness Meare
Huge boating lake with landings marked with names on a Peter Pan theme. Tiny islands contain locations found in J M Barrie’s novel including ‘The Pirate’s Lair’ and ‘Wendy’s Island’. The lake is open for row boat hire from Spring through to the end of Summer.
Places to visit
Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you can eat out, visit galleries, attend concerts and even walk the river.
215 locals recommend
Snape Maltings
Snape Maltings sits on the bank of the River Alde, surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you can eat out, visit galleries, attend concerts and even walk the river.
Saxmundham in Suffolk is a charming market town. A real working town with a busy high street with cafés, pubs and restaurants along with independent shops.
Tesco's, Waitrose and the Post Office can also be found here.
16 locals recommend
Saxmundham
Saxmundham in Suffolk is a charming market town. A real working town with a busy high street with cafés, pubs and restaurants along with independent shops.
Tesco's, Waitrose and the Post Office can also be found here.
Woodbridge is a beautiful and vibrant market town on the banks of the River Deben. The 'gem' in Suffolk's crown, Woodbridge combines excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants and numerous activities both indoors and out.
131 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Woodbridge is a beautiful and vibrant market town on the banks of the River Deben. The 'gem' in Suffolk's crown, Woodbridge combines excellent shops with superb pubs and restaurants and numerous activities both indoors and out.
Nature
The Ness is an internationally important site for nature conservation. Breeding and migrating birds, specialised plants and other wildlife flourish here. Booking in advance is required when last checked.
12 locals recommend
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve
Orford QuayThe Ness is an internationally important site for nature conservation. Breeding and migrating birds, specialised plants and other wildlife flourish here. Booking in advance is required when last checked.
Coastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails and a tea room.
146 locals recommend
RSPB Minsmere
Sheepwash LaneCoastal nature reserve with woods and wetland, 7 bird spotting hides, nature trails and a tea room.
Dunwich Heath and Beach is a precious landscape on the Suffolk coast where you can experience a true sense of being at one with nature. Great for walks
50 locals recommend
National Trust - Dunwich Heath and Beach
Minsmere RoadDunwich Heath and Beach is a precious landscape on the Suffolk coast where you can experience a true sense of being at one with nature. Great for walks
Famous for it's UFO sighting, the forest has walking and cycling trials through the forestry commision woodland.
45 locals recommend
Rendlesham Forest
Famous for it's UFO sighting, the forest has walking and cycling trials through the forestry commision woodland.
History & Culture
A rare example of a tide mill whose water wheel still turns and is capable of grinding a wholemeal flour. The mill is a Grade I listed building.
19 locals recommend
The Tide Mill Living Museum
Tide Mill WayA rare example of a tide mill whose water wheel still turns and is capable of grinding a wholemeal flour. The mill is a Grade I listed building.
Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home in Aldeburgh offers a charming snapshot into the two men's lives. Lovingly preserved, the house and gardens are open for all to explore. Booking required when last checked.
12 locals recommend
The Red House
Golf LaneBenjamin Britten and Peter Pears' home in Aldeburgh offers a charming snapshot into the two men's lives. Lovingly preserved, the house and gardens are open for all to explore. Booking required when last checked.
Beautiful 255 acre estate, with far-reaching views over the River Deben is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.
130 locals recommend
National Trust - Sutton Hoo
Beautiful 255 acre estate, with far-reaching views over the River Deben is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.
Bawdsey Radar tells the story of the first operational radar station in the world where radar was developed that helped win the Battle of Britain.
8 locals recommend
Bawdsey Radar Museum
Bawdsey Radar tells the story of the first operational radar station in the world where radar was developed that helped win the Battle of Britain.
English Heritage Castle with views over Orford Ness. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II of England to consolidate royal power in the region.
50 locals recommend
Orford Castle
Castle HillEnglish Heritage Castle with views over Orford Ness. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II of England to consolidate royal power in the region.
Beaches
Charming seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Southwold features a classic pier, sandy beach with dunes and beach huts. Suitable for swimming. The town has plenty of places to eat.
Also make sure to check out the old harbour.
287 locals recommend
Southwold
Charming seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Southwold features a classic pier, sandy beach with dunes and beach huts. Suitable for swimming. The town has plenty of places to eat.
Also make sure to check out the old harbour.
A vast & remote stretch of coastline, Shingle Street is known for it's shingle and pebble beach. Not suitable for swimming.
36 locals recommend
Shingle Street
Unnamed RoadA vast & remote stretch of coastline, Shingle Street is known for it's shingle and pebble beach. Not suitable for swimming.
Pretty seaside town with a stone beach. Best for fish & chips sat on the beach. Suitable for swimming, (although no sand).
205 locals recommend
Aldeburgh
Pretty seaside town with a stone beach. Best for fish & chips sat on the beach. Suitable for swimming, (although no sand).
The small village of Thorpeness is dominated by the Mere, which is popular all year round and bears witness to the village’s fantastical past. In 1910 Stuart Ogilvie bought the hamlet and set to transform it into a private fantasy holiday village. Today the village is just how Ogilvie envisaged it with pretty mock Tudor houses and the fairy-tale ‘House in the Clouds’.
Thorpeness has a lovely pebble beach, the famous mere, and a few cafes. We suggest a walk along the beach to nearby Aldeburgh and back.
Thorpness Beach
The small village of Thorpeness is dominated by the Mere, which is popular all year round and bears witness to the village’s fantastical past. In 1910 Stuart Ogilvie bought the hamlet and set to transform it into a private fantasy holiday village. Today the village is just how Ogilvie envisaged it with pretty mock Tudor houses and the fairy-tale ‘House in the Clouds’.
Thorpeness has a lovely pebble beach, the famous mere, and a few cafes. We suggest a walk along the beach to nearby Aldeburgh and back.
The idyllic seaside village of Walberswick is home to a picture-postcard green, surrounded by pastel coloured cottages and villas, cafes, shops and pubs. Take the ferry across to Southwold or stay and enjoy the beach and village green.
99 locals recommend
Walberswick
The idyllic seaside village of Walberswick is home to a picture-postcard green, surrounded by pastel coloured cottages and villas, cafes, shops and pubs. Take the ferry across to Southwold or stay and enjoy the beach and village green.