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