The Old Station House Woodbridge
Woodbridge Perry Quay on the River Deben
Woodbridge Quayside on the River Deben
Tidemill alongside the River Deben at Woodbridge
Riverside Theatre & Restaurant Woodbridge
Traditional Real Ale Pubs in WoodbridgeWoodbridge is a stunning riverside town set alongside the tidal reaches of the River Deben. With its picture-postcard heritage quay and TideMill, Woodbridge is perfect as a holiday base and for yachting. Woodbridge town centre contains a wide choice of traditional inns, Grade listed guest houses and period holiday cottages. Charming gift shops, independent shops, fine restaurants and alfresco cafes in Woodbridge sit around the pretty town centre. A hub meeting place is the popular Riverside theatre and restaurant in Woodbridge. Ample choice of beautiful traditional Woodbridge inn B&Bs and fine historic guest houses can be found around Woodbridge centre and riverside.
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Around Woodbridge is precious Anglo-Saxon ship burial ground Sutton Hoo and the Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum where regular demonstrations featuring Suffolk's iconic Suffolk Punch horses regularly take place. Woodbridge is the perfect holiday base from which to explore the spectacular Orford Ness coast, home to Europe's largest shingle spit, and Suffolk's famous Framlingham Castle. Traditional inn B&Bs in Orford and Grade listed guest houses in Framlingham are further options for holiday accommodation in the area.
Beautiful Woodbridge harbour on the tidal reaches of the River Deben is enchanting. The beautiful white barn like structure of Woodbridge Tide Mill in the harbour dates from the 18th century and has been wonderfully restored. Powered by a 20 foot waterwheel, the Tidemill no longer porduces flour but the great waterwheel still turns, operating on most days during the summer season.
Spread across the three floors of the Tide Mill are a range of exhibits including a working model of the mill. Tide Mill postcards, cards and souvenirs are also available to purchase on-site. Also in Woodbridge is the stunning Buttrum's Windmill, a Victorian windmill built in 1836 which was one of the last windmills to be built.
The picturesque Tidemill Yacht Harbour just beyond the Tidemill features a stunning sheltered marina. A footpath runs alongside the harbour accessible across the railway footbridge near the Woodbridge Old Station House cafe and tourist information centre. The harbour footpath is perfect for gentle scenic strolls. Extensive harbour facilities are onsite and the Woodbridge marina is a popular yacht mooring location with the River Deben navigable from the sea.
Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Burial site near Woodbridge clearing signposted off the A12 just north of Woodbridge. The Sutton Hoo site had laid undisturbed for 1300 years prior to archaeologists unearthing the the Anglo-Saxon treasures here at the beginning of World War II in 1938. Sutton Hoo, where the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and treasures were buried, is one of Britain's special archaeological sites and essential visiting in the Woodbridge area. The Saxon King thought to have been buried here at Sutton Hoo was Raedwald who is thought to have died around AD625.
Today visitors to Sutton Hoo can tour the burial mounds where the treasures were discovered. Spectacular views across to the River Deben are visible from Sutton Hoo. An extensive exhibition also features on-site which includes a full-size replica of the burial chamber.
What emerged under Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo undercovered by the archaeologist Basil Brown was one of the world's most astounding collections of Anglo-Saxon objects ever found. These objects included the famous 7th century iconic Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon helmet which is now on display in the British Museum London (in Room 41/Europe: AD 300-1100) alongside other precious Anglo-Saxon objects found at Sutton Hoo.
Replicas of the treasures found at Sutton Hoo are on display at the Sutton Hoo site near Woodbridge which also hosts regular family fun events, offers guided tours and boasts on-site trails and a cafe.
Around Woodbridge sit a selection of top Suffolk attractions. The Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum is home to probably the oldest breed of working horse worldwide. The Suffolk Punch horse, an icon in Suffolk, is a unique breed with its chesnut colour and weighty shape. Things to do and see at the Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum near Woodbridge include historic agricultural machinery and horse drawn vehicles on show, the harness room and a coffee shop and gift shop are onsite.
The Suffolk horse museum is surrounded by stunning Suffolk countryside and there are regular working demonstrations and special events involving this treasured horse breed. Find the Suffolk Punch horse museum near Woodbridge off the A12 Woodbridge bypass on to the A1152 to Melton and Hollesley, over traffic lights, level crossing and river bridge and right at the mini roundabout. Drive past Sutton Hoo situated on the right and then take the next left over a heathland area for around 3 miles. Reaching a wooded area bear left following signs for Butley, Boyton and Hollesley Bay Colony. Pass over the crossroads with a water tower and continue on to Woodbridge Walk and the Suffolk Punch Trust entrance signposted to the right. From the A12 regular signposts to both the Suffolk Punch and Sutton Hoo assist in finding both attractions.
Welcoming riverside town Woodbridge is attractively situated at the head of the River Deben's tidal reaches and the yacht harbour in the town, navigable from the sea, is a popular mooring spot. For yachting and boat trips in Suffolk Woodbridge is a great holiday location. Woodbridge is home to the bustling Riverside Theatre and Restaurant, a real meeting point in the town near the quayside offering a mix of mainstream and world cinema.
Woodbridge Tourist Information Centre sits alongside the beautiful Woodbridge old station house with both guest house accommodation and the Whistlestop Cafe. Just a short walk from the TIC and Woodbridge old station house sees you in the mostly pedestrianised Woodbridge town centre which contains ample choice of pretty independent shops, alfresco cafes, traditional real ale pubs and fine restaurants. The town centre Woodbridge Museum details the story of Woodbridge and contains Anglo-Saxon finds from nearby Burrow Hill and Sutton Hoo.
Woodbridge station is located along the scenic East Suffolk Line offering visitors direct train links from Woodbridge to Ipswich, Halesworth, Beccles, Oulton Broad and Lowestoft. Woodbridge is a superb Suffolk Coast holiday base from which to explore nearby Orford and the spectacular shingle spit Orford Ness where there are ample opportunities for sailing and boat trips. Also within easy reach of Woodbridge is charming Framlingham village and one of England's most famous castles Framlingham Castle where Mary Queen of Scots was in residence when she learnt she was to become Queen of England.
Woodbridge accommodation choice is outstanding, featuring heritage accommodation with real character such as historic coaching inn b&bs, period Elizabethan country guest houses and the beautiful old station house guesthouse. Find Woodbridge 17th century inn B&Bs listed here on iknow East Anglia and classic Grade II listed period guest houses in Framlingham. Ample choice of fine camping and caravan parks near Woodbridge and Framlingham are available alongside stunning Framlingham holiday cottages and Grade listed Woodbridge holiday cottages. Accommodation in Orford close to Orford Ness includes enchanting Orford inn B&Bs and self catering Orford cottages.
