Defending the East Coast of England for more than 450 years lies Landgaurd Fort. It is steeped in military history, from Nathaniel Darell’s brave defence against the Dutch in 1667 to defending England from attack during both World Wars. The site is also of high importance for bird observation. Aside from the resident species, many…

Debenham is a large village located right in the heart of Suffolk. The village oozes history as a former court of  East Anglian Kings, and also the location of a fierce battle against the Danes at ‘Blood Field’. The source of the River Deben can be found close to Debenham, and runs through the village…

Haverhill is a rapidly developing town which still possesses the charm of rural Suffolk. It has been a market town for over 1000 years and still hosts a weekly market every Friday. The area is steeped in history, with archaeological evidence of settlements dating back to the Stone Age. Whilst in Haverhill make sure you visit…

Pakenham is home to the last working water Mill in Suffolk. The 18th Century water mill is on a Domesday site and was originally and still is used to produce stone ground wholemeal flour from locally grown wheat. Enjoy a guided tour seeing the workings of the mill and enjoy the beautiful walks along the…

Situated in the centre of medieval Lavenham the Little Hall was once home to the famous Gayer-Anderson twins. The imposing 14th Century Hall House is now operating as a museum. Hear the stories about the residents on a guided tour or simply take in the history for yourself. See The Little Hall website for more…