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Wild life sites near your Avocet Break apartment

Dunwich Heath - a National Trust property adjacent to Minsmere RSPB reserve.  Wander through the heather - spectacular in August - visit the Coastguards' cottages for views out to sea, a snack or meal, then browse around the NT shop.

RSPB Reserve at Minsmere - encouraging breeding of Avocet, Little Tern, Bittern, the spectacular Marsh Harrier and many other species.  Excellent new visitor centre.

RSPB Reserve on Havergate Island - genuine wilderness on a huge shingle island, a stone's throw from Orford.

Rendlesham Forest - now recovered from the devastation of the Great Storms of 1987 and 1989.  Picnic areas, cycle ways and waymarked walks.

Daisy's Walk is a particularly delightful short walk nearby

Museums and Sites to visit during your Avocet Break

Art galleries and Antique dealers abound in the nearby towns and villages

Long Shop Museum, Leiston - on the site of Garretts, once the pride of a thriving steam engine industry

Museum of East Anglian Life, Stowmarket

Rendlesham forest - site the of the most famous UFO landing in the UK

Snape Maltings - for the music

Sutton Hoo - site of the biggest Anglo Saxon treasure, and ship burial of King Redwald

West Stow - outdoor museum of Anglo Saxon life

Woodbridge Museum - 'a jewel of a museum' of local historical interest

Some of the interesting towns and un-spoilt villages in the area

Blythburgh
The often-painted 'Cathedral of the Marshes'

Dunwich
A village which was once an important port before it succumbed to the encroaching North Sea. Famouse fish & chip restaurant

Felixstowe
Typical Victorian seaside town with modern shopping, including M&S

Framlingham
English Heritage manage the impressive castle

Orford
Well preserved 11th Century castle and access to Orford Ness.

Snape
Small village with three good pubs and the internationally renowned Snape Maltings.

Southwold
Sstep back to a more genteel time and stroll along the promenade with its smart beach chalets, some owned by celebrities.

Walberswick
Famous for the annual crabbing competition.

Woodbridge
Historical riverside town with Tudor, Georgian, Regency and Victorian architecture and the world-famous Tide Mill, with a lively evening atmosphere.

You can take a Virtual Visit to many of these and many more right now!