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We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

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Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

GO APE, High Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Nr. Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AF
Tel 0870 444 5562
www.goape.co.uk
Spend a fun-filled three hours up in the trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swings. Minimum age 10yrs, minimum height 1.4m (4ft7in). Nearby cafe. Pre-booking advised.

No

Activity Land, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD,
Tel 01284 763799
www.wherekidsplay.co.uk
All-year indoor & outdoor activity centre, 25' rock-climbing wall, Driving school, Tractors & diggers, Multi-level play frame, Woodland trail, Dinosaur dig, Gold-panning, Toddler area, Shop, Restaurant, Party packages.

No

Pleasurewood Hills Leisure Park, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5DZ, 
Tel 01502 508200
www.pleasurewoodhills.com
Plenty of thrilling rides and attractions at this leisure park set in 50 acres of grounds. Wonderful shows with Sea lions, parrots, acrobats and clowns! School trips welcome, Restaurant.

Yes 

Thetford Forest Park, High Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Nr. Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AF
www.forestry.gov.uk
Children can explore trails, use the play furniture and have fun on the large grass area. Walk at Lynford in our Arboretum or around the lake. Lots to see with rich variety of animal and plant life. Refreshments

Yes

Jimmy's Farm,  Pannington Hall Farm, Wherstead,  Ipswich, IP9 2AR  
Tel 08709500210
website
Jimmy’s Farm - as seen on TV is an exciting day out for all the family. We are a working farm and also have a nature trail, and adventure playground. Butchers Choice shop, goodies, café.

We have access but some areas have natural path and gravel

All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe, Crown & Anchor Mews, Ipswich, Suffolk,  IP1 3DJ, 
Tel 01473 286 142
Website
Children love painting pottery. All Fired Up Ceramics Café offers a wide range of ceramic items that can be hand painted, ranging from plates, mugs, piggy banks and flower pots. First footprints - for all time!  - All Fired Up!

Yes - telephone to check

National Stud, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0XE, 
Tel 01638 663464
www.nationalstud.co.uk 
For Horse Lovers -Stable tours including stallion unit, mares & foals, nursery yards

Yes
Ring for details

Otter Trust, Earsham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2AF, 
Tel 01986 893470
www.ottertrust.org.uk/earsham.htm
See the lovely otters and learn about them at this centre

Yes

 

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Stonhams Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, IP14 6AT. 
Tel 01449 711425
www.owl-help.org.uk 
Flying demonstrations of owls and raptors, and other animals to see.

Yes

Suffolk Wildlife Park, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7TL, 
Tel 01502 740291
Discover wild animals from Africa in this 100 acre coastal park. Safari train, animal handling.

Yes - not on train but carers can lift children onto it

West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Suffolk, IP28 6TG, Tel 01284 728718
Reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village in 125 acre park. Special costume events, nature trails.

Yes

Parkfield Riding School, Carlton Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0ND, 
Tel 01502 572257
Horseriding on the beach - Rides along the sand and in the countryside on horses and ponies

Riding available if lifted by carer

East Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, 
Tel 01502 518459
Displays of buses and trams, rides, narrow gauge railway

Yes - including some rides

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