5 things and places people would miss if they left Suffolk

A number of people often think about uprooting and leaving the region, but they will be leaving something very special behind. 

Here are some of the things people would miss if they left Suffolk.

Suffolk coast

The county is blessed with some of the best beaches and coastline in the country.

We are spoilt for choice with the amount of amazing beaches we have here in Suffolk. 

The walk down to Southwold beach (Image: Newsquest)

The beach at Walberswick, on the Suffolk coast, was recently crowned as one of the best in England.

Now we have entered autumn the beaches are also a great place to go for a nice stroll with your four-legged friends. 

Stretching for 50 miles, the Suffolk coast attracts thousands of visitors every year but locals enjoy it just as much. 

The countryside

Where the coast meets countryside, Suffolk has so many things to offer.

The countryside in Suffolk consists of fields for agriculture, meadowland, ancient woodland and forests. 

The countryside in Bury St Edmunds (Image: Newsquest)

With such a varied landscape there are many different places to explore - such as nature reserves, heathland and other hidden gems. 

The landscape is also award-winning with Dedham Vale, on the Suffolk-Essex border, recently named among underrated beauty spots in the UK. 

The people

The people that live in Suffolk make the county what it is. A friendly, warm and welcoming place to be. 

You can find yourself walking through towns, villages and footpaths and people you pass will often say: 'Hello, how are you?' 

Some places in the county have also been recognised as the happiest places to live in the UK. 

Woodbridge was recently named as one of the happiest places to live in the country. 

Historic towns and villages

Suffolk is known for its historical market and coastal towns, with a number of them being named the best in the UK.

The Abbey of St Edmund ruins at Bury St Edmunds (Image: Newsquest)

There’s no denying the fact that Suffolk is one of England’s most exciting counties when it comes to history. With a timeline that can be traced all the way back to the Anglo-Saxon era in the 5th century, Suffolk has its fair share of historical relevance, lore and legend.

For instance, there’s a number of ancient ruins and monuments scattered across the county that can still be seen today, including Greyfriars in Dunwich, the ruins at Bury St Edmunds cathedral and the remains of Clare Castle to name a few.

The wildlife 

With its coastal landscapes, heaths and woodlands, Suffolk is renowned for its wildlife. 

There's also a great number of places people can visit for free to see wildlife across the county. 

There are almost 50 nature reserves to visit in Suffolk run by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.