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St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Saints, Saxons & Seaside Suffolk This tour combines the best of Suffolk’s delightful Heritage Coast in Southwold and Aldeburgh as well as intriguing visits to the historic sites of Sutton Hoo and Bury St Edmonds. Delightful Helmingham Hall is thrown in for good measure, rounding off a quite mesmerising holiday. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival After breakfast, we head to the thriving village of Lavenham for a short visit exploring the pretty half-timbered village’s shops, houses and cafés before we make the short journey to Bury St Edmunds. To get a feel for this historic market town, we begin with a guided tour of St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Once we have finished our tour we can remain within the consecrated grounds and spend some time in the beautiful adjacent Abbey Gardens and see the ruins of Bury St Edmunds Abbey, the site of a Benedictine monastery. Day 3 Sutton Hoo and Aldeburgh Today, we enjoy a guided tour at the world famous Anglo Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo , the hauntingly beautiful 255 acre estate which is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. We discover the story of the ship burial of an Anglo Saxon king, explore the award winning exhibition and the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber (please note, the walk to the burial mounds is a 10-15 minute outdoor walk on flat ground, passengers who are less mobile can visit the exhibition, café and small shop). This afternoon we make the short journey to visit the charming seaside village of Aldeburgh, once the home of composer Benjamin Britten. Located on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, this delightful town with its pretty pebbled beach, offers a charming escape with its pastel- coloured holiday villas along part of the promenade. We can also enjoy the historic centre, museum and choice of clothes boutique or antiques and art shops. Day 4 Southwold and Helmingham Hall Gardens Morning visit to the beautiful seaside village of Southwold complete with its We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Lavenham & Bury St Edmunds famous painted beach huts and lovely pier. We enjoy some free time to explore the pier, stroll along the beach, wander through the town and get an early lunch before we travel to Helmingham Hall Gardens for a visit to these historic gardens. Set rather spectacularly, surrounded by a sparkling moat and in its own manicured grounds and deer park, the approach is something to behold. The Tollemache family have lived in and repaired the hall itself since 1480 and to this day, it is still in their hands. Enjoy exploring the immaculate Grade l listed gardens at leisure. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
Lavenham
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Sutton Hoo Ship Skeleton
Ufford Park Hotel & Spa Woodbridge, Suffolk Plus
This modern 3 star hotel is located in the countryside just to the east of Ipswich and has a good history of welcoming groups. Each of the 90 bedrooms have been refurbished to a high modern standard. The large bar, terrace and restaurant overlook the golf course to the rear of the hotel. In addition to the excellent golf facilities, the hotel also has a good sized indoor swimming pool, as well as an excellent modern spa facility (available at an additional charge). • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 4 Nights Half Board Twin from £419pp Double for Sole Use Supplement from £163
Inclusions • Porterage • Welcome tea/coffee • Choice of menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Guided tour of Edmundsbury Cathedral • Guided tour of Sutton Hoo • Entrance to Helmingham Hall Gardens
Southwold Pier
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