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Suffolk In Spring

Spring is one of the best times to visit Suffolk!

Suffolk really starts to come to life in the spring! Monday March 20th marks the official start of the spring season (the first equinox of the year). Suffolk is stunning in the spring with abundant wildlife on the ancient woodland, re-wilded farmland and protected wetland reserves.

SUFFOLK IN SPRING MEANS…

  • Spring Lambs – visit one of the many local farm parks or open farms to meet some very cute lambs up close and personal! Ickworth in Suffolk is one of the most well-known ones with miles of parkland and woodland to explore, and around 2,000 lambs are born here each year, so you can watch them having fun discovering their new home.
  • Bluebells – woodlands full of bluebells really does feel magical in the spring. Some of the best places to see these carpets of bluebells are Reydon Woods in Southwold, Bradfield Woods in Bury St Edmunds and Freston Woods in Wherstead, Ipswich.
  • Bird Watching – the perfect time to watch some amazing aerial dancing displays from courting birds of prey! Grab some binoculars and head to one of Suffolk’s reed beds to watch the Marsh Harriers at their best…
  • March hares – Suffolk is a great place to spot a March hare or two leaping madly through the fields or you might even spot a boxing match between two potential mates!
  • Foraging – spring is a great time to forage for wild salads with plenty of edible flowers and weeds out there – why not book a Thetford Forest foraging course so you know what’s good to eat in the wild!
  • Beaches – Suffolk has some truly beautiful beaches which are wonderful to visit int he spring – some of our faves are Walberswick Beach, Aldeburgh Beach and The Denes Beach at Southwold.
 

BEST SPRING WALKS IN SUFFOLK

Suffolk has also been named by a national newspaper as the best place in England to take a Spring Walk! Here are some of our favourite spring walks in Suffolk… 

  • Hardwick Heath – with 55 acres of parkland to explore, Hardwick Heath is a pretty locations for a spring walk. Dogs are allowed to run free among the towering trees and delicate flowers!
  • Sutton Hoo – this burial ground has lots to explore with the National Trust having several trails available to choose from.
  • Thornham Walks – 12 miles of pathways make up the walks at Thornham – on your way round you will may a pet cemetery, wooden sculptures, a walled garden and some bewitching trees. 
  • Framlingham Castle – enjoy some much needed spring sunshine and amble along on this 2.5-hour walk that will guide you on a light trek over meadows, roman roads and riverside footpaths with plenty of opportunities to take an interesting snap of the Norman castle.
  • Southwold to Walberswick – this beautiful coastal walk covers the marshlands of Walberswick nature reserve. It will definitely get some air in your lungs and blow away those winter cobwebs!

FAMILY DAYS OUT IN SUFFOLK THIS SRPING

Some other great places to visit in Suffolk for a family day out include:
 
> Africa Alive Zoological Reserve – The perfect family day out in Suffolk this spring – explore the sights and sounds of Africa and see lions, giraffes, meerkats and many more amazing animals. Open every day 9.30am – 5pm in spring. Located in Kessingland, Suffolk.
 
> Greene King Brewery – want to see how one of your favourite beers is made? Greene King Brewery tours are very popular and can be booked online via their website – the view of Bury St Edmunds from the top of the brewery is spectacular!
 

> Medieval Lavenaham – do you have a family full of Potter-heads?! Suffolk is home to Harry Potter’s birthplace! Godric’s Hollow was filmed in Lavenham. The crooked house there is one of the world’s most photographed homes!

STAY IN SUFFOLK THIS SPRING!

Here are our two stunning Suffolk properties that are available over the coming months…

Lavender Cottage, Knodishall

Sleeps 4 | 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | 2 Dogs

A beautiful coastal retreat between Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Leiston. Fully renovated it has a secure and fully enclosed garden, a country style kitchen and bathroom and designer decor throughout. There is a log burner in the lounge for any chilly spring evenings and there is a village pub and convenience store just two minutes walk away!

For more info and to book click HERE

Seawaves Cottage, Pakefield

Sleeps 5 | 3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms | 3 Dogs

Just 150 yards stroll to the beach from the front door – this is the perfect coastal bolthole. Offers a fully enclosed and secure garden for the kids and dogs to play in, A BBQ to use on those sunny spring days, and a travel cot, high chair and stairgate are provided.

For more info and to book click HERE