Map for Suffolk

Suffolk is bordered by Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west, Essex to the south, and the North Sea to the east.

Suffolk boasts a mix of picturesque countryside, coastlines, wetlands, and broads. The county is mostly low-lying and flat, with some areas, especially near the coast, designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

History: Suffolk was a part of the Kingdom of East Anglia, significant during the Anglo-Saxon era. Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, is the site of an important ship burial that revealed invaluable insights into this period.

Suffolk became prosperous in medieval times due to the wool trade, leading to the establishment of several beautiful wool towns and churches.

Economy: Historically, Suffolk's economy was predominantly agricultural, benefiting from its fertile land. Today, agriculture remains essential, but the county has diversified into other sectors such as tourism, energy production, and services.

Culture: Suffolk has been a muse for many artists, writers, and composers. Benjamin Britten, the renowned composer, was from Suffolk and founded the Aldeburgh Music Festival. The county has various festivals, events, and sites celebrating its rich history and culture, like the Bury St Edmunds Festival and Latitude Festival.

Major Towns and Cities: The county town of Suffolk, with a rich maritime heritage and modern developments.

Bury St Edmunds: Known for its cathedral, abbey ruins, and the Greene King Brewery.

Lowestoft: A coastal town, which is the most easterly point in the UK.

Newmarket: Renowned as the birthplace of thoroughbred horse racing.

Felixstowe: One of the UK's largest container ports and a popular seaside destination.

Natural Beauty: The Suffolk Coast and Heaths is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic views, wildlife habitats, and walking trails and the Broads National Park, shared with neighbouring Norfolk, has a unique landscape of rivers, lakes, and marshlands.