Things to do nearby
Skyroom is within easy reach of beautiful east coast beaches, seaside towns, lush forests, country lanes, marshes, never ending open fields and big skies. A short step away from London, the Skyroom can be reached by train from London Liverpool Street in less than 2 hours or by car in under 2.5 hours.
Full of hidden secrets, Suffolk offers a variety of things to do and see. With cycling to canoeing, sailing, horse riding and more right on our doorstep, the local area around the Skyroom has no shortage of things to keep you busy and inspired. The many footpaths that weave through the fields and forests are also there to be discovered. And if all you want to do is to chill out and sample the local produce and fine ales, then there is plenty of that to choose from too.
To help you have the most perfect time whilst with us, we have compiled a list of our favourite places so you know exactly where to go to find the best spots in Suffolk.
From the moment you arrive we will let you into some of our best kept secrets of places to eat, explore and relax.
The best beaches
Dunwich beach and heath (24 min)
Aldeburgh (18 min)
Thorpeness (22 min)
Orfordness (25 min)
Sizewell (22 min)
Southwold (28 min)
Walberswick (30 min)
Covehithe (31 min)
Shingle street (37 min)
To eat
With its huge range of high quality local produce, Suffolk offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drink. Whether you want to get creative yourselves or have someone else cook for you, there is plenty to choose from. For fresh fish and seafood, head to one of the many fish shacks along the Suffolk coast line - find the best in Aldeburgh, Orford or Southwold.
For food & drink
The Middelton Bell
The Dolphin Thorpness
The Station Framlingham
The Ship Dunwich
For pizza
The Station Framlingham
New Street Market
Snape Maltings Concert Hall café/restaurant
For coffee
Two Magpies Bakery (Aldeburgh, Southwold and Darsham)
New Street Market café
The Dancing Goat Framlingham
Things to do
BMX park Tunstall forest
Walking
Birdwatching in Minsmere
Boat trips orford
Visit Snape Maltings – concerts, shopping and galleries
New Street Market – shopping and food
Markets: Saturday and Tuesdays market Fram
Aldeburgh food and drink festival