| London was awarded the honour of hosting the 2012 | | | | modern all-day cafe, restaurant and bar on the |
| Olympic and Paralympic Games back in 6th July, 2005. | | | | Ipswich Waterfront. |
| Since then the country has been in great anticipation. | | | | For a unique meal out, enjoy some fine French cuisine |
| If you haven't yet registered for a ticket please | | | | at Mariners Restaurant, Ipswich, a popular French |
| Register Now! | | | | Brassierie on a 110 year old Dutch boat at Ipswich |
| The 2012 Summer Olympic Games will take place | | | | Marina. |
| from 27th July to 12th August 2012, followed by the | | | | There is so much to see and do in Ipswich (not to |
| 2012 Paralympic Games from 29th August to 9th | | | | mention other nearby towns & villages such as |
| September in Stratford, East London. This will be the | | | | Woodbridge, Aldeburgh, Lavenham, |
| third time London has hosted the Games, having | | | | Stoke-by-Nayland, Felixstowe and Sudbury, not to |
| previously done so in 1908 and 1948. Most of the | | | | mention the rest of Suffolk!) that you may well |
| Olympic events will take place in Stratford, Newham, | | | | decide to stay overnight or for even longer! |
| which is only an hour's journey from Suffolk by train | | | | Staying at the Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich is the |
| or car. | | | | ultimate way to indulge as this grand hotel with |
| Suffolk UK Olympics 2012 - Day Trips and Short | | | | spectacular grounds provides luxurious rooms, |
| Breaks in Suffolk | | | | attentive staff and fine dining. There are also Health |
| Suffolk is a fun and fascinating place to visit if you're | | | | & Beauty treatments available, and a fully equipped |
| coming to the UK Olympics 2012, either as a | | | | gym complete with swimming pool - this is sure to |
| participant taking a break from training, a journalist | | | | please the athletes amongst you who want to take |
| covering the event, or a spectator visiting with family | | | | a break whilst still staying in shape. |
| or friends. You will find plenty of great days out and | | | | Also of interest to those with combining sport and |
| things to do, attractions, events such as music | | | | leisure is the adjacent Hintlesham Golf Club, Ipswich. |
| concerts, festivals, art exhibitions and plays, as well | | | | Suffolk UK Olympics 2012 - Visiting Suffolk |
| as beautiful rolling countryside, sunny beaches and | | | | Once you have reached Ipswich, should you want to |
| English Heritage. But better book your | | | | explore what the rest of Suffolk has to offer (and |
| accommodation quickly as we're expecting a rush! | | | | there is a lot!), travel connections by road and rail are |
| August is a glorious month to visit Suffolk as it is one | | | | easily accessible across the county. |
| of the sunniest places in the whole of the UK! In | | | | 'Variety' is a key word when describing the towns |
| 2009 despite a wet Summer elsewhere in the UK, | | | | and villages of Suffolk. Some are medieval, others are |
| Suffolk was the driest part of the country, as coastal | | | | contemporary, many are peaceful and plenty are |
| areas such as Aldeburgh and Southwold experienced | | | | thriving - all are charming and accommodating, and |
| a micro-climate - there are not many places in the | | | | promise a warm and friendly welcome to all. |
| rainy UK that can say that! | | | | Some delights of Suffolk you can discover includes |
| If you do arrive on one of the rare wet weather | | | | the preserved medieval village of Bury St Edmunds; |
| days, there are still more than enough Rainy Day | | | | Britain's 7th most desirable village, Long Melford; areas |
| Activities in Suffolk to keep everyone entertained! | | | | on the Suffolk coast such as Lowestoft, and |
| Suffolk UK Olympics 2012 - Travelling from London to | | | | Southwold; home of horse racing, Newmarket; and |
| Ipswich, Suffolk | | | | the haven of peace and relaxation, Orford. |
| Travelling from London to Suffolk is very easy - | | | | Continue reading to find out more about what |
| drivers can hire a car and simply jump on the A12 | | | | Suffolk has to offer those of you on a Day Trip |
| and expect to arrive in Suffolk in no time. Catching | | | | from London to Suffolk and also those on a Short |
| the train from Stratford to Ipswich also couldn't be | | | | Break in Suffolk. |
| easier, and takes about an hour. Train and coach | | | | You will be spoilt for choice when trying to decide |
| travel are quick and cost effective options. Loads of | | | | how to spend your Days Out in Suffolk. There is a |
| great deals and bargains can be had when booking | | | | full selection of Things to Do in Suffolk, and also |
| train or coach tickets in advance and especially during | | | | Great Value Days Out in Suffolk, so you will be able |
| the School Summer Holidays, and there are often | | | | to find something to suit all interests, ages and |
| Group Saver discounts on offer too. | | | | budgets. |
| Ipswich is a great place to arrive in. It's Suffolk's | | | | To keep the children happy and entertained there |
| county town and proudly boasts many historic and | | | | are fantastic Kids' Days Out in Suffolk, and the |
| fascinating buildings, whilst also being modern and | | | | chances are you will be lucky enough to catch one of |
| dynamic. | | | | the many Suffolk Festivals that occur yearly. |
| For families, a day out to Jimmy's Farm, Ipswich is | | | | Suffolk is home to a number of excellent Art |
| fun for all. You will get to meet the farm animals, kids | | | | Galleries where you can snatch up a unique piece of |
| can have fun on the Nature Trail and Jimmy's | | | | art and view one of the many Art Exhibitions that |
| Adventure Playground, and there are regular Farmers' | | | | take place throughout the year. |
| Markets and event throughout the year. | | | | In the evenings you can treat yourselves to dinner at |
| For adventurous families there is Anglia Indoor | | | | one of the great many Suffolk Restaurants that |
| Karting, Ipswich, a premier Indoor Karting track that | | | | serve every possible type of cuisine, from local, |
| is sure to get everyone's pulse racing! There is 'Kubz | | | | home-cooked fare to first-class fine dining - and |
| Karting' for under 8's. | | | | everything in between! A lovely way to spend a night |
| Equally exciting and sporty is Suffolk Leisure Park, | | | | is to Eat Out in Suffolk and then take in a Music |
| Ipswich. Here you will find a variety of facilities | | | | Concert. |
| including 3 dry ski slopes, tobogganing slope, climbing | | | | Suffolk UK Olympics 2012 - Staying in Suffolk |
| wall and high ropes course, plus the Lodge | | | | As you have seen, Suffolk makes for a great day |
| Restaurant & Bar. And also Sailing Days, Ipswich - the | | | | out - so much so, in fact, that a number of people |
| perfect Yacht Chartering Experience on the East | | | | who visit Suffolk for the day often return for longer |
| Coast! Boats are available for day sails out of Ipswich | | | | stays. |
| and longer trips to places such as Southwold, plus | | | | When staying overnight or longer, there is every |
| evening sails with onboard meals included. | | | | type of hotel and accommodation that you can think |
| If you are a foodie, just a mile south of Ipswich and | | | | of, including Suffolk Hotels - where a number of |
| within minutes of the A14/A12, the Suffolk Food Hall, | | | | bargains, deals and Special Offers from Suffolk Hotels |
| Ipswich brings together the best offerings of local | | | | are waiting to be snatched up - plus Suffolk Bed & |
| food & drink. Here you will find a butcher, | | | | Breakfasts and Suffolk Inns & Pubs. |
| fishmonger, greengrocer, baker, wine merchant, and | | | | We hope you have a great time when entering or |
| a beer cellar, so are sure to go home with something | | | | watching the UK Olympics 2012, and look forward to |
| tasty! | | | | seeing you in Suffolk soon! |
| For refreshment, Quayside, Ipswich is a fresh and | | | | |