Saints Saxons and Seaside Suffolk

SAINTS, SAXONS AND SEASIDE SUFFOLK

 

28 July – 1 August 2025

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £715

 

This tour combines the best of Suffolk’s delightful Heritage Coast in Southwold and Aldeburgh as well as intriguing visits to the historic sites of Sutton Hoo and Bury St. Edmonds.  Delightful Helmingham Hall Garden is thrown in for good measure, rounding off a quite mesmerising holiday.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

St. Edmundsbury Cathedral   |   Sutton Hoo   |   Lavenham   |   Aldeburgh   |   Helmingham Hall Gardens |  Southwold

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Ipswich in Suffolk, tea and coffee await you on arrival whilst your luggage is taken to your room.

 

DAY TWO – Lavenham and St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

After breakfast, we head to the thriving village of Lavenham, one of the best-preserved Medieval villages in the UK, boasting some 320 listed timber framed buildings. We enjoy a short visit exploring the pretty half-timbered village’s shops, houses, and cafes before we make the short journey to Bury St Edmunds.  To get a feel for this historic market town, we begin with a self-guided visit to St Edmundsbury Cathedral.  Once we have finished enjoying the cathedral, we can spend some time in the beautiful adjacent Abbey Gardens and see the ruins of Bury St Edmunds Abbey, the site of a Benedictine monastery.

 

DAY THREE – Sutton Hoo and Aldeburgh

Today, we enjoy a guided tour at the world-famous Anglo-Saxon burial site of Sutton Hoo, the hauntingly beautiful 255-acre estate which is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

We discover the story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king, explore the award-winning exhibition and the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber. There is the Royal Burial Ground, High Hall exhibition, Tranmer House, Visitor Centre with shop and bookstore, and a Café serving lunch and snacks.

 

*Please Note: There are many things to see at Sutton Hoo, and you will be walking for over 1 and a half hours for the burial tour, and throughout the site. Our visit here will last for about 4-hours to enable you to see everything.   For those with mobility issues, there are all-terrain wheelchairs available and mobility scooters, however, if you need one of these it MUST BE PRE-BOOKED when making your booking, otherwise we will not be able to guarantee one will be available on the day.

 

This afternoon we make the short journey to Aldeburgh, a charming and fashionable seaside town, once the home of composer Benjamin Britten.  Located on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, this delightful town with its pretty pebbled beach, offers a charming escape with its pastel-coloured holiday villas along part of the promenade.  We can also enjoy the historic centre, museum (not included) and choice of boutiques or antique and art shops.

 

DAY FOUR – Southwold and Helmingham Hall Gardens

Morning visit to the beautiful seaside village of Southwold complete with its famous painted beach huts and lovely pier.  We enjoy some free time to explore the pier, stroll along the beach, wander through the town and get an early lunch before we travel to Helmingham Hall Gardens for a visit to these historic gardens.  Set rather spectacularly, surrounded by a sparkling moat and in its own manicured grounds and deer park, the approach is something to behold.  The Tollemache family have lived in and repaired the hall itself since 1480 and to this day, it is still in their hands.  Enjoy exploring the immaculate Grade I listed gardens at leisure.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast, this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops enroute.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Free use of swimming pool and gym

• Admission to St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

• Admission to Sutton Hoo with Guided Tour

• Admission to Helmingham Hall Gardens

 

UFFORD PARK HOTEL, WOODBRIDGE

Ufford Park Resort is nestled in the beautiful and historic parkland, located just to the east of Ipswich and on the heritage coast. Ufford Park Woodbridge boasts numerous facilities such as a health club with swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Free use of swimming pool and gym

Admission to St. Edmundsbury Cathedral

Admission to Sutton Hoo with Guided Tour

Admission to Helmingham Hall Gardens

 

UFFORD PARK HOTEL, WOODBRIDGE

Ufford Park Resort is nestled in the beautiful and historic parkland, located just to the east of Ipswich and on the heritage coast. Ufford Park Woodbridge boasts numerous facilities such as a health club with swimming pool, gym, sauna and steam room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, lift, Wi-Fi in all areas.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	28 JUL – 1 AUG 2025	MONDAY	£715	£214 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

 

Ufford Park Sutton Hoo Helmingham Hall St Edmundsbury Cathedral