| Suffolk is a very popular destination for those | | | | looking to get away for a winter break. |
| looking to escape the city, within a two hour’s | | | | The Suffolk beaches that line this stretch of |
| drive of London and Cambridge, it’s no | | | | coastline are generally pebbled and provide |
| surprise that at any time of the year those | | | | fantastic walks for the whole family and are great |
| wanting to get away for a few days, head to this | | | | for summer fun, particularly popular with the |
| region. | | | | younger generation. |
| It has so much to offer, from visiting historic | | | | If you are looking for accommodation in Suffolk, |
| places of interest such as Framlingham Castle and | | | | and you prefer to be located in an historic town |
| the historic town of Bury St.Edmunds with it’s | | | | and close to the beach, then Aldeburgh should be |
| cathedral and grounds to cycling or walking the | | | | at the top of your list. The town is a traditional |
| many routes along the coastline. | | | | seaside town that has seen little change over the |
| Framlingham is a magnificent example of a late | | | | years. The high street hosts a variety of shops, |
| 12th-century castle. Built by Roger Bigod, Earl of | | | | antiques and galleries as well as the it’s own |
| Norfolk, one of the most influential people at the | | | | cinema. |
| court of the Plantagenet kings, the castle, | | | | Set away from the more busy parts of the town |
| together with Framlingham Mere, was designed | | | | is the White Lion Hotel, at the northern end of the |
| both as a stronghold and a proclamation of power | | | | promenade yet a couple of minutes walk to the |
| and status. Architecturally, the fortress is notable | | | | centre of town. The White Lion Hotel sits quite |
| for its curtain wall with regular mural towers, being | | | | literally on the beach. It has fantastic views out to |
| an early example of this style. | | | | sea, has 38 bedrooms, and offers fine dining as |
| The choice of accommodation in Suffolk varies | | | | well as a more casual dining offering in the |
| from b&b’s, well known chains of hotels | | | | sea-facing bar. For peace and quiet even in the |
| or smaller private hotels. Many fine hotels can be | | | | busier times of the season, the White Lion Hotel |
| found at the coast who, in the summer months, | | | | will definitely provide you with a great relaxing |
| play host to the many visitors and even in the | | | | stay. |
| colder months prove very popular for those | | | | For more details go to whitelion. |