Playford Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Playford
St Nicholas Hotel
"We have stayed here a few times and this experience wasn’t our favourite. We had booked for breakfast and were forgotten about by the breakfast staff. My partner had to flag down a member of staff and ask if we could order. When the food did arrive, mine was burnt, it certainly wasn’t worth the £19. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
"I had a good stay, however, I waited 50 minutes for my dinner to arrive"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Perfect for our group, with 11 rooms booked. Breakfast good, check-in staff really helpful & friendly & all rooms were good"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
The White Horse Inn
"Well presented and quietly located bedroom in an adjacent building with all necessary amenities - tea/coffee maker, iron. Large and well equipped, modern bathroom. Spotlessly clean on arrival although, a minor grudge, no housekeeping on 2nd day. Very good dinner (duck) well presented. Delicious breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Ryegate House Colchester
"Could have been perfect but let down by standard of cleaning. Great location within easy walking distance of centre. Parking was available which was great being so close to the centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room however was not up to the standard of cleanliness expected. The bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Birds Farm
"Really comfortable bed. Super clean. Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter. Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
Portman Road
Catch an event at Portman Road during your trip to Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
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 lively bars while you're in the area.
Custom House
You can find out about the history of Ipswich with a visit to Custom House. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Portman Road
- University of Essex
- Colchester Castle Park
- Snape Maltings
- Beth Chatto Garden
- Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
- Mercury Theatre
- Easton Farm Park
- Dunwich Heath and Beach
- Dedham Vale
- Adastral Park
- Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club
- Alton Water
- Heveningham Hall
- Helmingham Hall
- Felixstowe Market
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Thorpeness Golf Club
