Primrose Paddock

Feeling energetic? Hire a kayak near Primrose Paddock and paddle off down the water, or burn some calories at Stradbroke Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre (less than 10 minutes’ drive). Stop off for an ice cream or pint (or both for added indulgence) at Saxtead Green Windmill (15 minutes), or check out the historic 12th-century fortress Framlingham Castle (20 minutes). A walk around the pretty gardens at Helmingham Hall (25 minutes) can be topped off with a cuppa and treat in the tearoom. Choose between adventures on water and those on land to explore the Norfolk Broads National Park (40 minutes) – here you can fill your days with peaceful paths and cycle ways, fishing in the rivers and lakes, and boating experiences. Make your way to the Suffolk Heritage Coast for coastal strolls in the seaside town of Southwold (45 minutes); while there, play with the old-time amusements on the pier, visit the Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum or settle in at the cinema, which shows classic and modern flicks.