Suffolk is a county of wide open skies,outstanding coastline, rolling countryside and a range of quality destinations.It has managed to escape brash commercialism in favour of retaining atraditional and rural lifestyle, envied by many and fiercely protected bypeople in Suffolk.
Whetherchoosing Suffolkfor the first time or for a return visit, there is always something new todiscover and enjoy in this quintessentially English county. It is typified byits picture postcard villages with quaint pink thatched cottages and the manymarket towns that are full of hidden treats, including fantastic places to eat,quality boutiques, arts, crafts and a wealth of cultural experiences. Thelandscape that so inspired artists such as John Constable and Thomas Gainsboroughis just one of the peaceful destinations ideal to explore on foot or bike onthe quiet country roads.
Suffolk is simply brimming withattractions and as a visitor you will be spoilt for choice when planning a dayout. Ancient and historic sites include the fabulous 12th Century Castle atFramlingham and the awe inspiring Sutton Hoo ? a burial site of Anglo Saxonkings and the location of one of Britain? most famous archaeologicalexcavations.
Naturelovers can choose from literally hundreds of wildlife sites including NationalNature Reserves at Walberswick and Redgrave and Lopham Fen ? the Fen being oneof the last remaining refuges of the enigmatic Great Raft Spider.
Thefascinating story of Suffolk?scontribution to British aviation and military history is told at numerous sitesthroughout the countryside including Bawdsey Radar Station, which played such acrucial role in the Battle of Britain.
TheSuffolk Wool Towns are a reminder of the prosperity of the cloth trade thatflourished in the county in medieval times. Lavenham is arguably the jewel ofthese towns, a fascinating scene of crooked half-timbered buildings from the14th and 15th Centuries. The peak of this perfection is the National Trusts?Guildhall.
Locatedin the town is The Swan Hotel, a blend of 15th Century heritage and 21stcentury comfort. It makes the perfect touring base, boasting as it does a AAfour star 81% rating and two AA Rosettes for its fine food. The Swan atLavenham might be considered a hidden gem but it will reward any effort todiscover all it has to offer the discerning visitor.
The SwanHotel is in Lavenham, perhaps one of England's most iconic hotels; it'sa wonderful place in which to celebrate a variety of special occasionsincluding romantic weddings, christenings and family get-togethers. It is alsoa unique venue for seminars, where 15th century inspiration combines with 21stCentury innovation. For further details for The Swan Hotel, Visit our website.
KrisSmith has been living and writing about for several years,The Swan Hotel is in Lavenham, It's a wonderful place in which to celebrate avariety of special occasions. For further details go to ortelephone 01787 247477.
