Title: Shotley Travel Guide: Best of Shotley, Ipswich Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shotley](https://expedia.co.uk/Shotley-Hotels.d553248635974902842.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shotley](https://expedia.co.uk/Shotley-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635974902842.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Shotley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shotley.d553248635974902842.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shotley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shotley.d553248635974902842.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shotley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Country views from footpath by the B1456 The pavement leaves the roadside making an attractive walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/38a25394-ab34-4f58-9a5b-e13ec45d3a9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/38a25394-ab34-4f58-9a5b-e13ec45d3a9e.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Country views from footpath by the B1456 The pavement leaves the roadside making an attractive walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/38a25394-ab34-4f58-9a5b-e13ec45d3a9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/38a25394-ab34-4f58-9a5b-e13ec45d3a9e.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Across to Felixstowe Looking across the open fields at Shotley to Felixstowe Docks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/ae890002-b062-444b-9276-02941b2498b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/ae890002-b062-444b-9276-02941b2498b1.jpg) by [MJ Reilly](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Orwell estuary, Lower Reach, looking north Rows of wooden posts standing in the mud are a feature here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/d31d0064-c79b-40c1-8f68-0eada2a259b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/d31d0064-c79b-40c1-8f68-0eada2a259b6.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Shotley cottage In a prominent position halfway between Shotley village and the shore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/b0444320-7f39-4554-bc8e-8db78e86f8ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/b0444320-7f39-4554-bc8e-8db78e86f8ed.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Shotley Things to do - Top hotels in Shotley - Top Holiday Rentals in Shotley ![Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12685/a45e1f2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England £80 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) This was our 5th visit to Ufford Park. We are always impressed. The rooms we choose have a balcony overlooking the golf course, are always clean and sufficient for what we need, with comfotable beds and a good shower. The balcony offers extra space during the warmer months. The breakfast offers a ... Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=12685&PinnedHotelID=12685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902842) ![Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19417/7d9c1dbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG Abbotts Lane Colchester England £60 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The staff/service were excellent, the pool was nice and the rooms clean and spacious. We had a great little overnight. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=19417&PinnedHotelID=19417&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902842) ![St Nicholas Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31572600/31572580/e9b6d553_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Nicholas Hotel High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England £71 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (793 reviews) Room very clean. Only issue was that key card would not work after breakfast and we had to come over to the George Hotel twice to get the key card unlocked. It was about 10:15 and checkout was 11:00 Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=31572580&PinnedHotelID=31572580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902842) [See all 2,127 properties in Shotley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635974902842) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Colchester Studio Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112360000/112359000/112358962/1e7318e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colchester Studio Suites 23 St Peter's St Colchester England Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews) Would stay again 👍 Nice tidy and clean room that looked like it had been recently fitted out. Decent sized Kitchen at each end of the corridor i didn't use them but they looked fully kitted out and new. The hotel is on a quiet residential street but took me 5mins to walk into the town centre which has loads of bars, ... Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Hotels-Colchester-Studio-Suites.h112358962.Hotel-Information) ![Mollett's Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30037200/30037133/964f711a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mollett's Farm Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby. Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc Reviewed on 21 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saxmundham-Hotels-Molletts-Farm.h30037133.Hotel-Information) ![Greyfriars](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39550000/39547700/39547603/8b0f96ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greyfriars 2 Beach Road Clacton-on-Sea England Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Clacton Pier and The ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) Great place for a weekend stay. Michael was great as a host and had terrific communication. The unit is spacious and well laid out. The only issue was the couch. It looked great but was uncomfortable. The propertv is a block away from the entertainment district. Perfect place for a weekend get away. Reviewed on 24 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Hotels-Greyfriars.h39547603.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shotley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974902842&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Waterfront-Ipswich.d6140287.Attraction) ![#lksawaydays recently watched Reading play against Ipswich Town at Portman Road Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7912/2782cbc0-4f05-4979-b2ae-44b85f40bb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portman Road 4/5(30 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portman-Road-Ipswich.d6094535.Attraction) ![Ipswich Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561946239/7eed8620-2f09-4f35-b05d-199153e605ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipswich Museum Displays of exotic animals, ancient Egyptian artifacts and millennia-old fossils showcase ethnographic and natural history from countries around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Museum-Ipswich.d553248621561946239.Attraction) ![University Campus Suffolk showing a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140280/859727e3-1127-4b82-a76a-a45d14c862d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University Campus Suffolk Student life in Ipswich is everywhere as you wander between the modern faculty buildings of this institution of higher education. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Campus-Suffolk-Ipswich.d6140280.Attraction) ![Blackfriars featuring signage and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561946242/77a57832-6322-46ca-b40e-096c37ab571f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackfriars A mishmash of architectural styles and varied dining options fill this district that cuts through the site of a former Dominican friary. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blackfriars-Ipswich.d553248621561946242.Attraction) ![Custom House which includes a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094541/cd0aa09f-94d3-4c28-9261-0ad7a97e1de2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Custom House 4/5(11 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Custom-House-Ipswich.d6094541.Attraction) ## Cities near Shotley ![Felixstowe, Suffolk is a well loved, traditional seaside resort known for its Blue Flag quality sand and shingle beach, long promenade, perfectly kept seafront gardens and variety of seaside attractions. Further North of the town are the Six Martello towers, built to prevent Napoleonic invasion, which stand on Felixstowe’s coast going up towards Aldeburgh. Five of these towers are private and unused (one pictured above), and one has been converted into a private residence house. #uk #england #britain #europe #coast #sea #coastaltown #seagroynes #sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4639/c8f09630-e711-477c-ac83-1aff91933539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Felixstowe ![Ipswich Waterfront featuring a sunset and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140287/191c3bda-5086-4d15-be89-8f6ed76c4ef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ipswich ![Colorful beachhouses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/5fd6fb43-2b01-4bc6-89c5-c0a4f9088382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Harwich ![Searson's Farm Farmhouse beside the bridleway into Trimley Marshes Nature Reserve.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000686996/67d541b9-565d-4425-9d23-51dd0cfda8b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tim Marchant](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2083) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Trimley - Cities near Shotley - Places of interest [Felixstowe](https://expedia.co.uk/Felixstowe.dx4639)[Ipswich](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipswich.dx7912)[Harwich](https://expedia.co.uk/Harwich.dx602460)[Trimley](https://expedia.co.uk/Trimley.dx3000686996)[Nacton](https://expedia.co.uk/Nacton.dx3000713547) - [Ipswich Waterfront ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Waterfront-Ipswich.d6140287.Attraction) - [University of Essex ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Essex-Colchester.d6081431.Attraction) - [Colchester Castle Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Castle-Park-Colchester.d6081369.Attraction) - [Jimmy's Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jimmys-Farm-Ipswich.d6140285.Attraction) - [Clacton-on-Sea Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clacton-On-Sea-Beach-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509198.Attraction) - [Sutton Hoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sutton-Hoo-Woodbridge.d6260750.Attraction) - [Suffolk Coast and Heaths ](https://expedia.co.uk/Suffolk-Coast-And-Heaths-England.d553248635997949935.Attraction) - [Snape Maltings ](https://expedia.co.uk/Snape-Maltings-Saxmundham.d553248621533023390.Attraction) - [Ipswich Regent Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Regent-Theatre-Ipswich.d6094545.Attraction) - [Portman Road ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portman-Road-Ipswich.d6094535.Attraction) - [Flatford Mill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Flatford-Mill-Colchester.d6094515.Attraction) - [Colchester Town Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Colchester-Town-Hall-Colchester.d553248634340810372.Attraction) - [St. Osyth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Osyth-Beach-Clacton-on-Sea.d6081423.Attraction) - [Jaywick Martello Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Jaywick-Martello-Tower-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509192.Attraction) - [Beth Chatto Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beth-Chatto-Garden-Colchester.d6264898.Attraction) - [Mercury Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mercury-Theatre-Colchester.d553248621532509185.Attraction) - [Felixstowe Seafront Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Felixstowe-Seafront-Gardens-Felixstowe.d553248621532509211.Attraction) - [Framlingham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Framlingham-Castle-Woodbridge.d553248621532509382.Attraction) - [Foxhall Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Foxhall-Stadium-Ipswich.d553248621561945970.Attraction) - [Easton Farm Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Easton-Farm-Park-Woodbridge.d6140282.Attraction) - [Clacton Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Clacton-Pier-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509197.Attraction) - [West Cliff Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Cliff-Theatre-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509196.Attraction) - [Walton Pier ](https://expedia.co.uk/Walton-Pier-Walton-on-the-Naze.d553248621532509200.Attraction) - [Woodbridge Tide Mill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Tide-Mill-Woodbridge.d553248621532509379.Attraction) - [Ipswich Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ipswich-Museum-Ipswich.d553248621561946239.Attraction) - [Otley Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Otley-Hall-Ipswich.d553248621561945975.Attraction) - [Ufford Park Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ufford-Park-Golf-Course-Woodbridge.d553248621561945980.Attraction) - [Chantry Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chantry-Park-Ipswich.d553248621561945910.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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