Needham Lakes
Needham Market
Lakes + birdlife
Needham Market
Needham Market is a village in the Gipping Valley in Suffolk, England, 8 miles from Ipswich. It is serviced by trains from Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and Ipswich.
The village has some amenities and is notable for the 14th century church of St Peter and St Paul.
Teeming with birdlife, Needham Lakes is one of the most-visited free visitor attractions in the region. Walk to Alder Carr Farm for its excellent café and farm shop.
Top Attractions in Needham Market
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,… Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of… A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect… Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Featured Events in Needham Market
Apple Pressing Sessions
Date: 31st Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press! Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press!
Sushi Making
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Learn the art of sushi making from an expert chef in this interactive and informative sushi making… Learn the art of sushi making from an expert chef in this interactive and informative sushi…
Forest School
Date: 27th Nov - 27th Nov 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Family Forest School
Date: 8th Jan - 8th Jan 2027
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Featured Businesses in Needham Market
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect… Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Guildenacre
Guildenacre is a brand new immersive woodland adventure playground set within the ancient grounds… Guildenacre is a brand new immersive woodland adventure playground set within the ancient…
Guildenacre
Guildenacre is a brand new immersive woodland adventure playground set within the ancient grounds…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of… A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of…
Featured Itineraries in Needham Market
Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages… Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful…
Trending Items
Date: 28th Oct - 28th Oct 2026
Join our two-hour cooking class and learn how to make mouth-watering tacos with homemade tortillas,… Join our two-hour cooking class and learn how to make mouth-watering tacos with homemade…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Retreat East
Retreat East is a luxury spa resort in the heart of Suffolk. It is home to 15 country chic barns,… Retreat East is a luxury spa resort in the heart of Suffolk. It is home to 15 country chic…
Retreat East
Retreat East is a luxury spa resort in the heart of Suffolk. It is home to 15 country chic barns,…
Date: 11th Oct - 11th Oct 2026
Join us for a handpicked selection of creative and inclusive wedding suppliers, brought together… Join us for a handpicked selection of creative and inclusive wedding suppliers, brought…
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