Shotley Gate Travel Guide
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St Nicholas Hotel
"We have stayed here a few times and this experience wasn’t our favourite. We had booked for breakfast and were forgotten about by the breakfast staff. My partner had to flag down a member of staff and ask if we could order. When the food did arrive, mine was burnt, it certainly wasn’t worth the £19. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
"I had a good stay, however, I waited 50 minutes for my dinner to arrive"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
B&B HOTEL Ipswich
"Perfect for our group, with 11 rooms booked. Breakfast good, check-in staff really helpful & friendly & all rooms were good"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Ryegate House Colchester
"Could have been perfect but let down by standard of cleaning. Great location within easy walking distance of centre. Parking was available which was great being so close to the centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room however was not up to the standard of cleanliness expected. The bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Birds Farm
"Really comfortable bed. Super clean. Great for a couple of nights stay. Close to the University to meet up with our daughter. Would recommend the Beth Chatto Garden near by for a visit."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Pet friendly 2 bed caravan in coopers beach
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Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Ipswich Waterfront
Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard.
Portman Road
Catch an event at Portman Road during your trip to Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Blackfriars
A mishmash of architectural styles and varied dining options fill this district that cuts through the site of a former Dominican friary.
Ipswich Museum
Displays of exotic animals, ancient Egyptian artifacts and millennia-old fossils showcase ethnographic and natural history from countries around the world.
Custom House
Set amid the gentrified buildings of Ipswich Waterfront, this classical landmark stands as a reminder of the town’s importance as a maritime trading center.
University Campus Suffolk
Student life in Ipswich is everywhere as you wander between the modern faculty buildings of this institution of higher education.
- Ipswich Waterfront
- Clacton-on-Sea Beach
- Portman Road
- Jimmy's Farm
- University of Essex
- Suffolk Coast and Heaths
- Colchester Castle Park
- Flatford Mill
- Ipswich Regent Theatre
- Felixstowe Seafront Gardens
- Sutton Hoo
- Snape Maltings
- Colchester Town Hall
- St. Osyth Beach
- Beth Chatto Garden
- Foxhall Stadium
- Mercury Theatre
- Easton Farm Park
- Jaywick Martello Tower
- West Cliff Theatre
- Adastral Park
- Alton Water
- Blackfriars
- Clacton Pier
- Woodbridge Tide Mill
- Ufford Park Golf Course
- Helmingham Hall
