WALKING MAP
Explore the beautiful local countryside around The Farmstead at Easton Park Estate with our Walking Map. Dog friendly walks.
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Big skies, quiet rivers and a stunning coastline.
Easton Park Estate is a fine place to settle in and slow down. But beyond our gates, this corner of Suffolk has plenty more to offer. From farm parks and historic castles to the wide open skies of the Suffolk Heritage Coast, here are a few of our favourite places to explore while you are with us.
Suffolk Punches and Play Areas
EASTON FARM PARK
Just down the lane from the estate, Easton Farm Park is a much-loved family day out and one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions year-round. Daily pony rides, hug-a-bunny sessions and meet and greets with the resident Suffolk Punch cart horse keep little ones occupied for hours. There are children’s play areas, a lovely café and a packed programme of seasonal events to enjoy throughout the year. Easy to reach on foot or a short drive away.
A Castle On The Hill
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE
A short drive from the estate, Framlingham Castle has watched over the Suffolk countryside for nearly nine centuries. Home to the Dukes of Norfolk for over 400 years, it was here in 1553 that Mary Tudor was proclaimed Queen of England. Today, visitors can walk the full length of the 10.5 metre curtain wall, taking in sweeping views over parkland and mere below. The grounds are made for picnics, with plenty of room for a long, slow afternoon.
Big Skys and Beach Huts
THE HERITAGE COAST
The estate sits a short drive from one of England’s most striking coastlines. Shingle beaches, painted beach huts and big open skies stretch from Felixstowe in the south right up to Lowestoft in the north, taking in Aldeburgh, Orford and Southwold along the way. Walk the pier at Southwold, visit Benjamin Britten’s Red House, explore Landguard Fort or simply find a quiet stretch of sand. The Suffolk coast rewards a long, salty afternoon away.
Suffolk’s Famous Dig
SUTTON HOO
One of the most celebrated landmarks on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, Sutton Hoo is where the self-taught archaeologist Basil Brown uncovered the undisturbed ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king in 1939, along with a hoard of priceless artefacts. Now in the care of the National Trust, the estate runs themed tours and workshops throughout the year, with an adventure playground and zip wire to keep even the youngest history buffs happily occupied.
Music, Reeds and Independent Shopping
SNAPE MALTINGS
Set on the edge of the Alde estuary, Snape Maltings is one of Suffolk’s most loved cultural destinations. The Victorian malthouse buildings have been beautifully restored into a world-class concert hall, drawing classical musicians and audiences from across the globe. The red-brick yards are home to independent shops, galleries and places to eat, all wrapped in reedbeds, big skies and the slow drift of the river. A place to lose a whole day.
A Forest With A Story
RENDLESHAM FORREST
A short drive from the estate, Rendlesham Forest stretches across an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with miles of walking and cycling trails through pine, heath and open clearings. There are play areas for the little explorers, and quiet corners just made for a picnic. If you are feeling brave, follow the UFO trail and discover the story of Britain’s most famous sighting, which took place here over three strange nights in December 1980.
Coastal Botanicals, Bottled
FISHERS GIN DISTILLERY
Down on the Aldeburgh coast, Fishers has been crafting small-batch gin since 2016, with a botanical character drawn from the surrounding shingle and salt marsh. You will spot the bottle on drinks menus across the area, and the distillery itself is worth a visit. Tours include a seasonal botanical tea-making experience, tutored tasting and a good look behind the scenes. Add a ploughman’s lunch or a sundowner supper to make an afternoon of it.
