Kids activities in and around Aldeburgh - A selection of activities including horse riding, off road rally karts, aquarium, zoo, high wire forest adventure, farm adventures plus owls and falconry displays in the Aldeburgh and the surrounding area in Suffolk.
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Horse riding on the beach
Off road rally karting
Easton Farm Park
Stoneham Barns Owl Sanctuary
Bayham House Farm
Africa Alive
Sea Life
high-wire forest adventure
Horse riding on the beach - Children's entertainment | Animals
Hacks range from a 1/2 hour walk out for the little ones to all day hacks for the energetic. Catering for groups wishing to go to the beach, pub lunch rides or picnics. You can also explore the wonderful countryside. Lessons are available in the fantastic indoor arena where all are lessons take place, great for all weathers and in the evening.
Telephone: 01728 832989
Address: Greentrees, School Road, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1UD (4 miles from cottage)
Website: Greentrees riding centre
Off road rally carting - Children's Teens and Adult entertainment
Ideal for individuals and small groups. Beacon Rally Karts is suitable for anyone over 5 years old and you don't have to have a driving license to take part.
Try your hand at an exciting off-road karting experience. Three circuits; the first circuit (approx 150m) is used by children, 5-6 year olds, the second circuit (approx 350m) is used by 7-15 year olds and our third circuit (approx 570m) is used by adults. All three circuits are designed to really test your skills behind the wheel!
7 days a week for bookings. No minimum number for a booking.
Open to Arrive and Drive Saturdays, Sundays, State School Holidays and Bank Holidays. Please note do not operate in wet conditions.
Telephone:01394 610066 or 07709552753
Address: Beacon Hill Farm, Martlesham, Suffolk IP12 4RP (15 Miles from the cottage as the crow flies)
Website: Beacon Rally Karts
Leaflet: Beacon Rally Karts .pdf
Easton Farm Park - Animals | Children's entertainment/education
"This award-winning attraction is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Deben river valley. The historic Victorian buildings offer a stunning backdrop to the fun and adventures to be had. Try to tame our mad pygmy goats, help to collect the eggs, ride a pony, let off steam in the indoor soft play area and outdoor adventure playground."
Opening hours : 10:30am - 6pm until Sunday 25th September (closes for winter)
Address : Easton Farm Park, Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 0EQ (12 miles as the crow files from the cottage)
Admission : Adult: £5.75 Child: £4.25 Over 60: £5.25 Family (2 adults + 2 children): £18
Website : www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk
Stonham Barns Owl Sanctuary - Animals | Children's entertainment
"The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns, spend a memorable day in the company
of owls, eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures and
other beautiful birds and see them fly free in
spectacular displays. There are over 60 raptors at the Centre, all housed in spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated flying displays or demonstrations."
Opening hours : 10.30 - late afternoon, all year round
Address : Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road Stonham Aspal, Suffolk IP14 6AT (21 miles as crow files from cottage)
Website : Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
Leaflet: Stonham Barns Owl Sanctuary .pdf
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm - Animals | Children's entertainment
"Baylham House Farm is a small livestock farm in the beautiful County of Suffolk in Eastern England. At Baylham House Farm we breed farm animals that were once common but are now very rare. The farm is on part of the Roman site of Combretovium which included two Roman forts and a large civil settlement."
Opening hours : Every day from 11.00 till 5 (last entry)
Address : Mill Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8LG (22 miles from cottage)
Website : www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk
Africa Alive - Animals | Children's entertainment/education
Get close to the animals and discover the sights, sounds and smells of the world's most vibrant and exciting continent. Gorgeous animals and a beautiful park with Cheetahs, Lions, Zebras, Rhinos, Birds of prey etc with an indoor play area "The wild Zone" for youngsters to burn off some energy in adverse weather.
Opening hours : Open daily from 10am except Christmas & Boxing Day
Address : White's Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7TF (20 miles North up A12 from cottage)
Website : Africa Alive
Phone : (44) 01502 740291
Sea Life - Aquarium | Children's entertainment/education
The magical marine world of Great Yarmouth SEA LIFE Centre will introduce you to many beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks and giant sea turtles, all in displays which carefully recreate their natural habitats.
Explore a rich variety of underwater environments, from rugged coastline to tropical coral, reefs, from the sandy shallows to the dark depths of the ocean. At every step there are different amazing creatures to find, to watch and to learn about.
Address : Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3AH (33 miles North up A12 from cottage)
Website : Sea Life
Phone : 0871 423 2110
Go Ape - High wire forest adventure - 10-17yr/18yr+ entertainment
Giant obstacle courses up in the trees using ladders, walkways, bridges and tunnels made of wood, rope and super-strong wire, and top it all off with the country’s best zip lines (including the longest at 426 metres – check it out on You Tube). You are kitted out with harnesses, pulleys and karabiners and let them loose into the forest canopy. The result is spectacular. The Go Ape experience gets the adrenalin pumping, and above all it’s just great fun. Two entry categories for 10-17yr and 18+
Opening hours : Open daily 27th March - 31st October (closed Tuesdays term time) and weekends in November
Address: High Lodge Forest Centre, Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0AF (45 Miles from cottage)
Telephone: 0845 643 2028
Website : Go Ape
Stay at Pelican Cottage
Four star accommodation for the family in a delightfully modernised Victorian fisherman's cottage located on Aldeburgh high street right with the beach very close by.
Three bedrooms sleeping four adults and two children in bunk beds.
Available all year round for weekly rental and weekend breaks.
Click to see holiday cottage facilities
