Around Suffolk - The Croft Campsite

The ancient village of Laxfield is just about a 45 minute walk (or very short drive) from The Croft. Laxfield boasts of two excellent pubs, The Royal Oak a typical local with an optical illusion in the billiards room and The Kings Head, also known as The Low House with its listed Victorian interior with a tap room instead of a bar. The Kings Head has just been taken over by the community. Both serve food and are well reviewed by our campers. There is a well stocked Co-Op and Post Office so if you need to go shopping you don't need to travel far. Opposite here is a lovely museum in the Guildhall (circa 1520) - open at the weekends during the summer months. Well worth a visit.

Southwold is a delightful traditional seaside town with its pier and brightly coloured beach huts. The 'Under the Pier Show' is a must visit attraction which will make you laugh out loud. Take a few pound coins with you to 'Wack the Banker' and enjoy the other totally wacky hand built machines. Walberswick is the opposite side of the river - you can take the foot ferry from one to another. Crabbing is an excellent pastime here.

Cove Hithe - shown in the picture is a few miles north of Southwold. This is probably my favourite beach and remains uncrowded. It is a 10 minute walk from where you park your car. Aldeburgh is another lovely coastal town with far reaching beaches

Snape Maltings is situated on the picturesque River Alde. Beautiful walks and river trips can be taken from here. The Maltings is the home of the world famous Concert Hall run by Adeburgh Music. An eclectic mix of music to suit all tastes can be heard here in the spectacular building. In August they have the 'Summer Proms' on every day. You can buy tickets for £6 if you are happy to sit on the floor. They keep by 20 tickets to be sold on the morning of each performance from the box office (open at 9am). The maltings also has many art exhibitions, craft shops and cafes. From here you can walk to Iken or take a short drive there.

Halesworth is our nearest town. It's a beautiful drive from the campsite going past Heveningham Hall. Halesworth town is a centred around a pedestrianised shopping area where many buildings date back to the 16th century. It has the largest millennium green in the UK - 50 acres of marshland and flood plain converted for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Halesworth is also on the National Cycle Route 1. Take a walk following the Malt Trail or Hooker Trail - to find out about the brewing and malting history of Halesworth.