Self-catering accommodation in Lavenham

Located in the heart of Suffolk, Lavenham is a medieval picturesque village that has some exquisite restaurants and is a truly unique place to explore. Once Lavenham was England’s 13th most prosperous town – in the 16th Century! Laveham’s importance stems from its wool and weaving activities, which is attested to by its wonderful historic…

A river cruise, a walking tour and museum visit. These were the three things on our itinerary as we headed off for a day out in Ipswich, Suffolk’s county town. The weather was fine and held the promise of a relaxing day meandering around town and a calm evening out on the water. Ipswich has…

Essex Gliding Club, near Stoke by Clare

The Essex Gliding Club uses portions of the remaining road and runways of the former World War II Ridgewell Airfield site, near Stoke by Clare. Ridgewell is one of the many former World War II airfields sites in East Anglia. It is situated on the high plain between Ashen, Ovington and Tilbury Green about 1.5 miles…

Ridgewell Airfield

Ridgewell is one of the many former World War II airfields sites in East Anglia. It is situated on the high plain between Ashen, Ovington and Tilbury Green about 1.5 miles from Ridgewell, and Stoke by Clare. The airfield was opened in December 1942 and used first by the RAF as a base for No…

Ickworth is a National Trust property, an amazing Italianate palace with classical Rotunda set in 1800 acres of parkland just 3 miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds. The origins date back to 1253 with a timber house that no longer exists. The estate was created by the Hervey family, Earls of Bristol, who led flamboyant,…