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,…
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…
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!
Curry Club
Date: 18th Nov - 18th Nov 2026
Join our hands-on cooking course and discover the secrets to cooking mouth-watering curry dishes… Join our hands-on cooking course and discover the secrets to cooking mouth-watering curry…
Date: 28th Nov - 28th Nov 2026
Christmas wreath and foodie gifts course is perfect for anyone who wants to create something… Christmas wreath and foodie gifts course is perfect for anyone who wants to create something…
Apple Pressing Sessions
Date: 25th Oct - 28th Oct 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!
Featured Businesses 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…
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…
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…
Ringshall Grange
Luxury moated Suffolk manor on 13.5 acres, hosting up to 23 guests with family-friendly,… Luxury moated Suffolk manor on 13.5 acres, hosting up to 23 guests with family-friendly,…
Ringshall Grange
Luxury moated Suffolk manor on 13.5 acres, hosting up to 23 guests with family-friendly,…
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…
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Date: 10th May 2026 - 25th Mar 2027
50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of Akenfield… 50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of…
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Discover the secrets of authentic Mexican cuisine with our full day cooking course at our renowned… Discover the secrets of authentic Mexican cuisine with our full day cooking course at our…
Authentic Mexican Cooking Course
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Join our hands-on Spanish Tapas Cooking Course and learn to make a range of colourful and… Join our hands-on Spanish Tapas Cooking Course and learn to make a range of colourful and…
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