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
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…
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…
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!
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!
Annual Colchicum Day
Date: 10th Sept - 10th Sept 2026
Join us at Fullers Mill Garden for our annual Colchicum day. Join us at Fullers Mill Garden for our annual Colchicum day.
Afternoon Tea
Date: 18th Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing…
Featured Businesses in Needham Market
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,…
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…
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…
Featured Itineraries in Needham Market
Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and well-preserved… Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and…
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Date: 28th Aug - 28th Aug 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Join us for exclusive evening opening at Fullers Mill Garden, where you can wander at leisure… Join us for exclusive evening opening at Fullers Mill Garden, where you can wander at leisure…
Date: 4th Sept - 4th Sept 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Date: 25th Aug - 26th Aug 2026
Pasta, paella, pizzas! Come and feel the heat in our summer cooking programme Thrills and Grills! Pasta, paella, pizzas! Come and feel the heat in our summer cooking programme Thrills and…
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