Suffolk &amp; Cambs


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="657" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/southwold-beach-huts-1000x657.jpg" alt="Southwold" class="wp-image-31870" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/southwold-beach-huts-1000x657.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/southwold-beach-huts-800x525.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/southwold-beach-huts-400x263.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/southwold-beach-huts-799x525.jpg 799w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/southwold-beach-huts.jpg 1401w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Cow-spotting in the fields, fish &amp; chips on the seafront, picnics under castle walls, and lazy pub lunches with a view&#8230; If this sounds like your dream summer, you&#8217;re not alone.</p>



<p>From reliving our own childhood holidays to introducing our little ones to the same simple pleasures, the humble UK holiday is having a serious glow-up. And where better to soak it all in than right here in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire?</p>



<p>So where should you go to capture those golden holiday vibes? Here&#8217;s our pick of the best in Suffolk &amp; Cambs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fish-amp-chips-by-the-sea">Fish &amp; Chips by the sea</h3>



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<p>You can’t do a British summer without a proper paper-wrapped parcel of fish and chips. <strong><a href="https://www.solebayfishco.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sole Bay Fish Company</a></strong> in Southwold is a top pick for fresh-off-the-boat seafood (bonus points for rustic charm), but we also love <strong>The Little Fish &amp; Chip Shop</strong>, where a portion of crispy cod goujons pairs perfectly with a glass of <a href="https://adnams.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adnam&#8217;s </a>pink fizz from nearby <strong>The Lord Nelson pub</strong>. Just keep an eye on those swooping seagulls&#8230;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-historic-eye-candy">Historic eye candy</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="480" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Unknown-6-720x480.jpeg" alt="Cambridge University" class="wp-image-23220" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Unknown-6-720x480.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Unknown-6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Unknown-6-150x100.jpeg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Unknown-6-787x525.jpeg 787w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Unknown-6.jpeg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Cambridge University (King&#8217;s College Chapel) Top View</figcaption></figure>



<p>From medieval marvels to architectural show-offs, we’re spoilt for choice. There&#8217;s <strong>Framlingham Castle</strong>: Dog-friendly, family-friendly, and Ed Sheeran-approved. Enough said. And, <strong>University of Cambridge</strong>: Take a punt under the <strong>Mathematical Bridge</strong>, gaze at the <strong>Bridge of Sighs</strong>, get vertigo at <strong>Great St Mary’s Church</strong> tower, or let time tick away at the <strong>Corpus Clock</strong>. History and Hogwarts vibes guaranteed.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-perfect-pub-gardens">Perfect pub gardens</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2022/04/the_granta_gallery_5-1.jpg" alt="The Granta, Cambs" class="wp-image-25922" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2022/04/the_granta_gallery_5-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2022/04/the_granta_gallery_5-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2022/04/the_granta_gallery_5-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2022/04/the_granta_gallery_5-1-787x525.jpg 787w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>It wouldn’t be a UK summer without a lazy pint in the sun. Our top picks are, <strong><a href="https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/cambridgeshire/granta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Granta</a></strong>, Cambridge for riverside pints and dreamy views. While the <strong><a href="https://galleriacambridge.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galleria</a></strong> (aka The Restaurant on the River) is date night perfection. And across the border at <strong><a href="https://www.marquissuffolk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Marquis</a></strong>, Layham, there&#8217;s incredible Brett Valley views and next-level dining.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-seaside-escapes">Seaside escapes</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/The-Scallop-aldeburgh-1000x666.jpg" alt="Aldeburgh" class="wp-image-31574" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/The-Scallop-aldeburgh-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/The-Scallop-aldeburgh-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/The-Scallop-aldeburgh-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/The-Scallop-aldeburgh-788x525.jpg 788w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/03/The-Scallop-aldeburgh.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>You don’t need to board a plane to feel the sand between your toes. The Suffolk coast delivers every time – head to <strong>Southwold</strong>, <strong>Aldeburgh</strong>, <strong>Dunwich</strong> or <strong>Felixstowe</strong> for salty sea air, pastel beach huts and bucketloads of nostalgia.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-market-town-meandering">Market town meandering</h3>



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<p>Swap shopping centres for cobbled streets and indie boutiques. In Suffolk, we&#8217;ve got <strong>Bury St Edmunds</strong>, <strong>Sudbury</strong> and <strong>Woodbridge</strong> which are all packed with charm (and decent coffee). While in Cambs, <strong>Ely</strong> (with its epic cathedral) and <strong>St Ives</strong> are ideal for a sunny mooch.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunday-roast-royalty">Sunday roast royalty</h3>



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<p>Let’s be honest – we plan weekends around a good roast, even in summer! Our faves? <strong><a href="https://thefellowshouse.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fellows House Hotel</a></strong>, Cambridge &#8211; think modern luxe meets traditional carvery. Their buffet-style Sunday roast (first Sunday of the month) is next-level. Over in Suffolk, <strong><a href="https://www.thebildestoncrown.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Crown, Bildeston</a></strong> has 3 AA Rosettes and a roast that’ll ruin you for all others. And, you’ve heard the hype, <strong><a href="https://theunrulypig.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Unruly Pig</a></strong> in Woodbridge is officially the best pub in Suffolk.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fab-farm-shops">Fab farm shops</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="714" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/03/johnsons-old-hurst-farm-shop-1000x714.jpg" alt="Johnson's of Old Hurst" class="wp-image-39239" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/03/johnsons-old-hurst-farm-shop-1000x714.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/03/johnsons-old-hurst-farm-shop-800x571.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/03/johnsons-old-hurst-farm-shop-400x286.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/suffolkcambs/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2024/03/johnsons-old-hurst-farm-shop.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>For foodie hauls and rustic charm, farm shops are a staycation staple. <strong><a href="https://fridaystfarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Friday Street Farm Shop</a></strong>, near Saxmundham is big on local produce and picnic supplies. <strong><a href="https://www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Johnson’s of Old Hurst</a></strong>, Cambs comes complete with exotic animals and an ice cream parlour. <strong><a href="https://www.fieldskitchen.co.uk/farm-shop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fields Farm Shop</a></strong>, East Bergholt is a family-friendly gem in Constable Country, and <strong><a href="https://willowgrangefarm.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Willow Grange Farm</a></strong>, near Ely is great for events and groceries.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-if-you-liked-this-you-ll-love-these">If you liked this, you&#8217;ll love these&#8230;</h4>



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