Explore Suffolk
Explore Suffolk
Hop on board one of green and purple buses and see what Suffolk has to offer, enjoy the beautiful views of Constable Country using our 93/94 service or visit Colchester, the oldest recorded Town in the Country. You could even get on our service 92 and go down to the quaint village of Manningtree and take a lovely walk alongside the River Stour!
Alton Water Park
Great day out for all the family!
Alton Water Park is a wonderful resource for the public, offering people of all ages and abilities the chance to spend time outdoors, enjoying a variety of pursuits – from fishing and sailing to walking, cycling, wildlife watching and more.
Getting There:
Service 92 Ipswich to Manningtree
Bus Frequency: Every 60 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: Holbrook Road, Stutton top of the lane leading to the park
The Shipwreck Marina
Great place to eat!
Serving tasty home cooked food, a Free House committed to the quality beers, lagers and wine that they provide. Situated at the end of the Shotley Peninsula in Suffolk, The Shipwreck is uniquely positioned with views of Felixstowe and Harwich ports and the River Orwell and River Stour Estuary. They are a great destination for walking, bird watching, cycling, or just a relaxing day out.
Getting There:
Service 97
Bus Frequency: Every 90 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: Shotley Gate, opp Bristol Arms
Jimmy’s Farm
A warm welcome awaits…
Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park is so much more than you would expect. Fun for all the family with there being something for everyone!
For the adventurous explore their wonder wood, where kids both big and small can build their own unique den. The curious should check out the butterfly house and learn about the life of our butterflies and insects.
Getting There:
Service 94 Ipswich to Colchester
Bus Frequency: Every 2 hours
Nearest Bus Stop: Wherstead, The Street, then a 10 minute walk to the farm
Butt and Oyster Pin Mill
Lovely food and view
The Butt & Oyster is one of the best known public houses in Suffolk renowned for its good beer, good food and great views, situated in the hamlet of Pin Mill on the River Orwell. Let the sounds of the Orwell seduce you. Watch the changing tides on traditional timeless shores. Understand an artist’s inspiration with Thames barges, swans and the river, enjoying the finest Suffolk ales whilst being tempted by the wonderful aromas which welcome you.
Getting There:
Service 97 Ipswich to Shotley
Bus Frequency: Every 60 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: Main Road, Pin Mill Road
Suffolk Food Hall
Great for a bite to eat and shop
A host of activities at Suffolk Food Hall ensure that you experience quality, local, food with all its provenance, in everything that we do.
There is all that you would expect from an internationally-recognised farm shop, and more… traditional carcass to customer butchery, scratch bakery, selection of fresh, pre-packed product from the fishmonger’s counter, delightful delicatessen with lots of products in the counter made in Our Kitchen.
Getting There:
Service 92 – Every 60 minutes
Service 97/98 (Ipswich to Shotley) – Every 90 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: End of Lane
The Royal Hospital School
Lovely buildings
Founded in 1712 in Greenwich, London, it moved to its spectacular site, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, in 1933. The School has continued to develop its spectacular purpose-built site and grow in size and reputation to become one of East Anglia’s leading independent schools.. This is a great visit to check out some lovely buildings.
Getting There:
Service 92
Bus Frequency: Every 60 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: Holbrook Road, Stutton
Colchester Castle
A touch of history
A visit to Colchester Castle is better than ever before with interactive displays and star exhibits, like the Colchester Gladiator Vase and Fenwick Hoard of Roman treasure.
Have a go at building a Norman archway, dressing as an Iron Age Briton or steering a Roman chariot. Be wowed as a large scale projection transforms the east wall with light and sound. There Tours, led by expert guides, who offer daily and can take you down into the Roman vaults and up onto the Castle roof.
Getting There:
Service 93/94 Ipswich to Colchester
Bus Frequency: Every 60 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: Top of East Hill
Constable Country
Explore Constable Country in Suffolk
There are few places in Britain more attractive than Constable Country in Suffolk. Set within Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This rural landscape was where the painter John Constable was born, and where he painted his most celebrated works.
Getting There:
Service 93/94
Bus Frequency: Every 60 minutes
Nearest Bus Stop: All stops in East Bergholt
Country Fares
Adult Country Fares
Ipswich – Colchester
Single £5.00
Return £7.50
Ipswich – Stutton
Single £3.20
Return £5.30
Ipswich – East Bergholt or Manningtree or Shotley Gate
Single £3.50
Return £5.50
Under 20s Country Fares
Ipswich – Colchester
Single £2.20
Return £3.60
Ipswich – Stutton
Single £2.20
Return £3.60
Ipswich – East Bergholt or Manningtree or Shotley Gate
Single £2.40
Return £3.70
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