Suffolk (Southwold resort and the Suffolk Broads)
Suffolk is one of England’s prettiest counties, located inland (lots of windmills) and on the coast (lots of sand, overlooking the chilly North Sea). North of Essex and south of Norfolk, this is a popular holiday destination.
This town has a strong agricultural heritage (the Hay Wain painting by John Constable was set here). And although there are a few urban towns, most other places are delightfully rural.
If out walking, follow the Countryside Code to keep all creatures safe (learn how to upright an overturned sheep). Keep dogs away from steep banks, mushrooms, cliffs and toxic plants/trees.
At the coast, keep dogs away from nesting birds and sand dunes. Read how to keep dogs safe by the seaside. Check beach bans before travel.
Southwold (a beautiful coastal town)
This is a very nice town, albeit too expensive for most people to live. It has a lovely promenade and a quirky pier. And the lighthouse is slap bang in the middle of the high street!
It is home to many independent shops and eateries, and not far from Walberswick, where you can take a rowing boat to enjoy the views.
The Suffolk Broads (birding paradise)
Just like the Norfolk Broads, these manmade wetlands (made by filling in old peat bogs hundreds of years ago) provide important habitats for wading birds and other endangered wildlife.
They are also popular for boating holidays. So be sure to be a sustainable sailor!
