Ipswich is England’s oldest continuously settled Anglo-Saxon town and is the county town of Suffolk. It is a town with something for everyone: the beautiful Christchurch Park and Mansion, the Waterfront, river cruises, a varied selection of shops, restaurants and medieval churches. This historic town is surrounded by unspoilt and scenic countryside.

Seven miles from Ipswich is Woodbridge, a sailing and market town on the river Deben. Woodbridge has many unique shops and fine restaurants and is just a short drive from the famous Sutton Hoo an Anglo-Saxon burial ground, where a visitor centre and restaurant is run by the National Trust. Also owned by the National Trust is the haunting Orfordness shingle spit in nearby Orford. The small town is also popular with visitors for its castle, church, smokehouse and quayside.

Explore the magic of the heritage Suffolk coast, with its solitary beauty. Having passed Snape Maltings and the concert hall on the way, enjoy the renowned fish and chips by the sea and touch the Scallop sculpture at Aldeburgh, take a boat out on the mere and wonder at the House in the Clouds at Thorpeness, visit the ‘lost’ town of Dunwich and finally on to the wonderful charms of Southwold and the Adnams brewery.

One of the joys of the Suffolk coast is Minsmere, the RSPB bird reserve, where a wide variety of birds, butterflies and flowers can be seen. The small village of Blythburgh is dominated by its church, the cathedral of the marshes, while nearby Walberswick hosts the World Crabbing Competition.

To the north and west of Ipswich are the picture postcard villages, such as Kersey, Chelsworth, Lavenham and Debenham - all well worth a visit. Long Melford has Kentwell Hall, a Tudor house which holds historical recreations and the town has many visitors to seek out fine antiques from the many shops along the high street.

The market town of Framlingham has a magnificent castle and is very popular with overseas visitors.

To the south of Ipswich lies Constable Country, with the timeless River Stour. John Constable was born in East Bergholt in 1776 and the landscapes that inspired him can still be seen. A picnic and hiring a boat to row down the river at Flatford Mill or Dedham, is a must to appreciate such exquisite scenery.

Finally, at the very south of the county, lies Felixstowe, a popular family holiday resort, with beaches, promenade, gardens, amusements and the Spa Pavilion theatre. The main high street is dominated by shops and cafes that altogether create a typical quaint English seaside destination.