5 of the best places to visit within an hour from Ipswich

Here are five towns and villages you should consider for your next day out. 

1. Frinton-on-Sea

Travel time: 50 minutes 

Spend the day over the border in Frinton-on-Sea. 

There is plenty to do whether that is taking a stroll along the beach or walking down the high street. 

Other coastal towns such as Clacton are close by. 

2. Orford 

Travel time: 45 minutes

The "sleepy" Suffolk village of Orford was named as one of the most beautiful in the UK by The Telegraph.

Take a stroll along the beach at Orford (Image: Newsquest)

The village has plenty of places to stay, eat and enjoy, including The Crown and Castle hotel and restaurant which was named one of the best to visit in the UK.

3. Long Melford 

Travel time: 42 minutes 

The south Suffolk village has a lot going for it and is one of Suffolk's up-and-coming foodie destinations. 

Long Melford is worth a visit (Image: Newsquest)

There is plenty to do with a number of great pubs and historic places to visit including Melford Hall and Kentwell Hall. 

4. Sudbury 

Travel time: 38 minutes 

Whether you come and take a stroll around the market or have a walk around the meadows there is something for everyone in Sudbury. 

Sudbury Meadows walk (Image: Newsquest)

Take a look around the recently reopened Gainsborough House or take a browse in one of the many independent shops. 

5. Chelsworth

Travel time: 34 minutes

Chelsworth, nestled between Sudbury and Stowmarket in south Suffolk, dates back at least 1,000 years.

Chelsworth is well worth a visit (Image: Newsquest)

It is home to The Peacock Inn, which has been serving drinkers for about 400 years.