Great Blakenham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Great Blakenham Village Sign
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Great Blakenham Village Sign
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Trading estate across the fields Spindle tree with bright berries in the foreground.
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River Gipping at Great Blakenham The river was once navigable between Ipswich and Stowmarket, but the fifteen locks have fallen into disrepair. The river level is maintained by sluices and controlled weirs.
River Gipping view north from road bridge
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Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England
Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Room was ok but dated for 2026. Cracked walls, dripping shower and old fashioned facilities. Carpet was dirty.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa
B&B HOTEL Ipswich

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

4 out of 5
Ranelagh Road Ipswich England
The price is 1.450.278 ₫ per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
1.450.278 ₫
1.740.334 ₫ total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
We came for the football on the Saturday and we was very impressed with the hotel, rooms were nice, decent bar, excellent breakfasts, although we didn’t eat in the hotel the menu was excellent and not overly expensive, and from what we saw people eating it looked very nice. As most hotels there always ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

B&B HOTEL Ipswich
St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

3 out of 5
High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England
Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
Clean and quiet room

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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The White Horse Inn

The White Horse Inn

4 out of 5
Norwich Road (Main A140) Eye England
Stay at this apartment in Eye. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
Yes room in good condition staff good

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
1 East Bay Colchester England
Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ...
Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi
Lilys Cottage - Sleeps 2 - Pet Friendly

Lilys Cottage - Sleeps 2 - Pet Friendly

3 out of 5
Stowmarket England
Stay at this cottage in Stowmarket. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and Cotton Mechanical Music Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Lovely accommodation, really well presented inside and out, with everything you would want for a short break. The owners are very friendly and helpful and would definitely recommend a stay.

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbor and night scenes

Ipswich Waterfront

Learn about the local history of Ipswich when you spend time at Ipswich Waterfront. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ipswich Waterfront
#lksawaydays recently watched Reading play against Ipswich Town at Portman Road Stadium

Portman Road

Catch an event at Portman Road during your trip to Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Portman Road
Ipswich Museum showing interior views

Ipswich Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ipswich Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Ipswich Museum
Blackfriars featuring signage and a ruin

Blackfriars

Learn about the local history of Ipswich when you take a trip to Blackfriars. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Blackfriars
University Campus Suffolk showing a bay or harbour

University Campus Suffolk

Walk around the campus at University Campus Suffolk during your stay in Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University Campus Suffolk
Christchurch Mansion featuring a house and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Christchurch Mansion

You can study the exhibits at Christchurch Mansion, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Christchurch Mansion