Maggie’s guidebook for Welhams Meadow

There are farm/countryside footpaths right from your lodge doorstep. Priestley Wood, Barking near Needham Market (10 min drive) is an ancient wood managed by the Woodland Trust. Bradfield Woods Centre - ancient wood with lots of trails 25minutes drive away IP30 0AQ. The Discover Suffolk App features 100 walking, cycling, riding and easy access trails in the county. There are also AA ordnance and survey laminated maps of the local area in your lodge.

Alder Carr Farm, Courtyard Cafe IP6 8LX 9-5pm The Lakehouse Cafe, Onehouse, Stowmarket IP14 3BX The Miller's Kitchen, Kersey Mill, Kersey IP7 6D The Duck & Teapot, Needham Lake, Needham Market IP6 8NU

The Punch Bowl Village Pub - 30 minutes walk IP14 2LQ. A lovely community village pub hence reduced menu offering and opening times. Best to phone first - 01449 771646. The Rampant Horse Pub, Needham Market IP6 8AU 01449 722044. The Chestnut Horse, Great Finborough IP14 3AT 01449 674688. The Bildeston Crown, Bildeston IP7 7EB lovely lovely restaurant and bars 01449 740510. Local places of interest: Lavenham, historic medieval town - 30 mins drive. Felixstowe Beach 35mins drive. Thorpness, Aldeburgh and Southwald coastal towns - 45-55 mins drive. Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park, Nr Ipswich IP9 2AR. 20mins drive. Baylham House Rare breeds IP6 8LG 15mins drive. Bury St Edmunds, individual shops, Cathedral, Abbey Gate gardens with play area and bird aviaries.