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A visitors guide to the Suffolk village of Waldringfield, which hugs
the banks of the River Deben in the heart of Suffolk's Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. A lovely rural backwater yet only six
miles from the bustle of the attractive market town of Woodbridge
with its delightful shops and restaurants.
From the village you can walk along the river bank -
part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Path and enjoy some stunning views
of the Suffolk landscape, skies and the beautiful Deben estuary.
In Waldringfield holiday chalets line the waters edge and there is a
small sandy beach for those with bucket and spade. In summer
months colourful boats bob and bounce on the gentle flowing Deben
waters, this is an area well loved by sailors, walkers and birdwatchers.
From May to September you can take a two hour cruise down to Felixstowe
ferry or up to Woodbridge passing near the burial site of Sutton Hoo,
enjoying the picturesque scene of marshes and estuaries. Bookings by
appointment only.
For Holiday Accommodation in Waldringfield Suffolk - Self Catering -
Holiday Cottages check out our Waldringfield Holiday Accommodation
Pages.
The village has a village pub The Maybush Inn, whose
gardens have fine views out across the River. The Maybush has
become famous for its excellent food offering with a wide and varied
menu including local game, meats and fresh seafood. Vegetarian options
and children's menu available. For supplies you will need to visit
Woodbridge further up the river.
Waldringfield Sailing Club is a popular venue where
they race a variety of dinghy classes as well as having an active yacht
cruising membership. On the outskirts of the village is an 18 hole golf
club open to non members.
Back in the 1700s Waldringfield was a busy port for the flourishing
coprolite industry, which is another name for the extraction of dinosaur
dung, that was used as fertiliser hereabouts. |
