Hoo Fancies Suffolk

Join us as we head to Neptune Quay in Ipswich for our Hoo Fancies Suffolk Tour. Enjoy your stay at the beautifully designed Salthouse Harbour Hotel. Spend free time in the historic, waterfront town of Ipswich with a visit to Woodbridge, one of the ‘gems’ in Suffolks crown where Sir Francis Drake had his fighting ships built and Medieval Stowmarket. Our tour includes a visit to Sutton Hoo, an awe-inspiring royal burial ground, drink in the haunting beauty of this Anglo-Saxon site. Travel to Helmingham Hall Gardens, it’s hard to put in writing the effect this beautiful park with red deer, views of the spectacular moated hall and famous gardens will have on the visitor, enjoy this place of beauty and tranquility as you wander the magnificent gardens. Sit back and relax as you take a River Deben cruise, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots along the East Coast, uncover a rich history and learn about the wildlife that surrounds you as you journey through this wonderful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. So… Hoo Fancies Suffolk? Book today and don’t miss out on this wonderful tour.Monday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to Suffolk with a suitable lunch stop en-route, arrive at the Salthouse Harbour Hotel to a warm welcome with tea/coffee while your bags are taken care of.

Tuesday - Thursday
Free time in Ipswich with the following excursions, for those who wish to walk in, it's a 10-15mins walk to the centre from the hotel, for those less able the coach will drop you in the centre of Ipswich and pick you up at a designated time.

Morning visit to the ancient royal burial ground of Sutton Hoo, followed by free time to explore the beautiful, vibrant town of Woodbridge, one of the 'gems' in Suffolks crown before we sit back and relax as we take a leisurely cruise on the River Deben.

Morning visit to the Grade 1 listed Helmingham Hall Gardens, in the grounds of the magnificent, moated Hall, surrounded by parkland where red deer roam. Wander a beautifully scented rose garden of unsurpassable beauty, exquisite herbaceous borders, herb and knot gardens, wildflower garden, orchard and wonderful walled kitchen garden. Marvel at vistas through tunnels and from bridges, take a seat and just be in this place of beauty and tranquillity. Followed by free time in the medieval market town of Stowmarket.

Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.Salthouse Harbour Hotel, Ipswich