Days out in suffolk with a 3 year old..
Discussion
We have friends coming over with their 3 year old son and are looking to 'do' something in the afternoon of 4th July.
Any ideas? we were going to goto Easton Farm barn but the Maverick music festival held at the same weekend has put us off due to how busy I assume it will be?
Anyone know of something simular and suitable for an afternoon entertainment for a 3 year old, ie farm animals/ picnic/ walks in the Stow/Diss/ Bury/ Woodbridge area ??
Thanks
Any ideas? we were going to goto Easton Farm barn but the Maverick music festival held at the same weekend has put us off due to how busy I assume it will be?
Anyone know of something simular and suitable for an afternoon entertainment for a 3 year old, ie farm animals/ picnic/ walks in the Stow/Diss/ Bury/ Woodbridge area ??
Thanks
Edited by satans worm on Friday 26th June 09:24
Living in Woodbridge has some benefits 
My lad is 4, and loves the play area on Kingston Field in Woodbridge (nr the river)
Nice walk along the river wall - email me and I'll doodle it onto a map & email back with the tea hut highlighted for an ice cream as well
Rendlesham Forest visitor centre (don't raise hopes *too* high) has had some recent investment in a childs trail with large wooden animal climbing frames etc, but I've not ventured up there recently, so can't comment from first hand.
Southwold is good.
I'd recommend a boat / pedalo on Thorpeness meare (lake) as well.
A walk on the beach at Aldeburgh, followed by a pint at the Cross Keys with fish & chips from either of the two chippys in town (both owned by the same chap) is a great evening.
Easton Farm Park is a banker as well - firm favourite with the little ones.
Don't forget that Colchester Zoo is just over 30 mins away in the car, also Bressingham Steam Museum is about 40 mins away, on the Norfolk border.
Hope that helps, feel free to ask for more
Chris
My lad is 4, and loves the play area on Kingston Field in Woodbridge (nr the river)
Nice walk along the river wall - email me and I'll doodle it onto a map & email back with the tea hut highlighted for an ice cream as well
Rendlesham Forest visitor centre (don't raise hopes *too* high
) has had some recent investment in a childs trail with large wooden animal climbing frames etc, but I've not ventured up there recently, so can't comment from first hand.Southwold is good.
I'd recommend a boat / pedalo on Thorpeness meare (lake) as well.
A walk on the beach at Aldeburgh, followed by a pint at the Cross Keys with fish & chips from either of the two chippys in town (both owned by the same chap) is a great evening.
Easton Farm Park is a banker as well - firm favourite with the little ones.
Don't forget that Colchester Zoo is just over 30 mins away in the car, also Bressingham Steam Museum is about 40 mins away, on the Norfolk border.
Hope that helps, feel free to ask for more
Chris
chris.mapey said:
Living in Woodbridge has some benefits
My lad is 4, and loves the play area on Kingston Field in Woodbridge (nr the river)
Nice walk along the river wall - email me and I'll doodle it onto a map & email back with the tea hut highlighted for an ice cream as well
Rendlesham Forest visitor centre (don't raise hopes *too* high) has had some recent investment in a childs trail with large wooden animal climbing frames etc, but I've not ventured up there recently, so can't comment from first hand.
Southwold is good.
I'd recommend a boat / pedalo on Thorpeness meare (lake) as well.
A walk on the beach at Aldeburgh, followed by a pint at the Cross Keys with fish & chips from either of the two chippys in town (both owned by the same chap) is a great evening.
Easton Farm Park is a banker as well - firm favourite with the little ones.
Don't forget that Colchester Zoo is just over 30 mins away in the car, also Bressingham Steam Museum is about 40 mins away, on the Norfolk border.
Hope that helps, feel free to ask for more
Chris
That is exactly how I am spending my Monday eveningMy lad is 4, and loves the play area on Kingston Field in Woodbridge (nr the river)
Nice walk along the river wall - email me and I'll doodle it onto a map & email back with the tea hut highlighted for an ice cream as well
Rendlesham Forest visitor centre (don't raise hopes *too* high
) has had some recent investment in a childs trail with large wooden animal climbing frames etc, but I've not ventured up there recently, so can't comment from first hand.Southwold is good.
I'd recommend a boat / pedalo on Thorpeness meare (lake) as well.
A walk on the beach at Aldeburgh, followed by a pint at the Cross Keys with fish & chips from either of the two chippys in town (both owned by the same chap) is a great evening.
Easton Farm Park is a banker as well - firm favourite with the little ones.
Don't forget that Colchester Zoo is just over 30 mins away in the car, also Bressingham Steam Museum is about 40 mins away, on the Norfolk border.
Hope that helps, feel free to ask for more
Chris
Why not make a day of it and go to Yarmouth, spend a time on Joyland and then hit the arcades, all 3yr olds love putting 2p's in the machines, i know mine did! plenty of places to stop and eat/drink. Carriage ride up the seafront to the pleasure beach then a walk back down the front is guaranteed to ensure a quite drive home!
Thanks for the suggestions, I think we will try Easton Farm park and hope the Marverick music festival is not too unpleasant ( I assume lovers of this music would not be looking to pet a rabbit :HEHE: )
If it does look bust then the row boat at Debenham could be a good reserve, either way will will bring a picnic.
If it does look bust then the row boat at Debenham could be a good reserve, either way will will bring a picnic.
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