Page Category: Sightseeing / Activities Cakes and Ale

More popular with the adventurous person, Tunstall Forest is home to some challenging mountain bike trails. The trails feature plenty of jumps and berms to keep any adrenaline fuelled person entertained. For those who prefer a quieter experience, the forest is full of plantations, heathland areas and opportunities to look out for unique nesting birds.

Are you a bird watcher or a lover of the Suffolk coast? RSPB Minsmere is a wonderfully located area where people often visit to take in the stunning views and try and catch a glimpse of evasive species of wildlife.

If you are a fan of golf, then this coastal village is the perfect place to visit. Thorpeness is home to a golf course well known for being a challenging round for all visitors. The area is also stunning, featuring multiple amenities and picturesque sights, most notably, ‘’House in the Clouds’’.

Another short drive from the park is the village of Snape. The village is known for the Maltings and its 19th century buildings that are built along the River Alde. Originally used for the malting of barley, the buildings are now partially restored to offer visitors quaint shops, galleries and a wonderful concert hall.

Orford is a small town with plenty of attractions which are popular with visitors at Cakes & Ale. The main must-see feature is Orford Ness. A long and wide shingle which is ran by the National Trust. Orford is also popular for being the home to a wonderful Castle, church and quayside.

Just a short drive away is the wonderful seaside town of Aldeburgh. This is a charming place to shop and is filled with some amazing art galleries. The town is known for the Blue Flag shingle beach, which features fisherman huts where freshly caught fish are sold along the coast.