Historic Towns and Villages in Suffolk

Stratford St Mary stands on the bank of the River Stour, just inside the Suffolk border with Essex. This is Constable Country, and the artist painted Stratford numerous times. Look for Gateman's, a former weaver's house built in 1334, now a private dwelling.
Stratford St Mary, Suffolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: Three picturesque coaching inns

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The ancient market town of Sudbury grew up near a crossing of the River Stour. The layout of the town centre still follows the original Saxon town pattern. Look for the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, who was born here in 1727. There are three historic medieval churches within the historic town core, and numerous picturesque timber-framed buildings.
Sudbury, Suffolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: Thomas Gainsborough's birthplace

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Thorpeness is an Edwardian fantasy, a purpose-built holiday village on a Peter Pan theme, with mock Tudor Houses, a historic 19th-century windmill, and the extraordinary House in the Clouds, a water tower converted into a picturesque holiday cottage.
Thorpeness, Suffolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 19th-century Thorpeness Windmill

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Walberswick was once a busy medieval port, but it is now a pretty holiday village at the mouth of the River Blyth. There are miles of sandy beaches with walking trails and a huge National Nature Reserve. By the foot ferry across the river is the 600-year-old Bell Inn, while The Anchor Inn has been named among the Top 10 Inns in England.
Walberswick, Suffolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 15th-century ruins of St Andrew's Church

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Wingfield was home to the powerful Wingfields and the De la Poles, Earls of Suffolk, whose magnificent tombs are in St Andrew's church. Beside the church is Wingfield College, founded in 1362, and nearby is Wingfield Castle, a 16th-century fortified manor house.
Wingfield, Suffolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: Wingfield Castle and College

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Woolpit is a picturesque village full of historic timber-framed buildings. Highlights include the 12th-century church of St Mary the Virgin and an ancient holy well claimed to have healing properties. The village is famous for the story of the mysterious 'Green Children'; a pair of 12th-century children with green skin who claimed to come from an underground kingdom.
Woolpit, Suffolk, England

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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century St Mary's church

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