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

For pizza 

For coffee 

  • Pump Street Bakery Orford (https://pumpstreetchocolate.com/)

  • Two Magpies Bakery (Aldeburgh, Southwold and Darsham)

  • New Street Market café

  • The Dancing Goat Framlingham

Things to do 

  • Iken Canoes (http://www.ikencanoe.co.uk/)

  • BMX park Tunstall forest 

  • Walking 

  • Birdwatching in Minsmere 

  • Bread making classes (https://www.twomagpiesbakery.co.uk/darsham)

  • 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