Sports & Activities

Bakery counter – Vegetarian Café  – Wellness Studio. A nourishing food and drink concept – designed to promote, inspire and celebrate a healthy, mindful lifestyle – alongside a unique studio space. Local artisan bakers, Harvey & Co offer a tempting baked goods and a seasonal menu of delicious vegetarian dishes. The super-smart studio space (sprung wooden dance floor, mirrors, wall barres,  yoga wall) holds regular classes and workshops.

Part of the Suffolk & Essex National Landscape, Rendlesham Forest is a wonderful, extensive mainly coniferous, birdlife-rich plantation, cris-crossed with paths, ideal for easy exploring and forest adventures for all ages. Dare to walk the UFO trail to learn about the famous 1980 UFO sighting. Family-friendly children’s play areas/ equipment, waymarked walking and cycling trails, and plenty of places to picnic.

includes enclosed hard tennis court,  football club pitches and recreation field , located on the outskirts of the village, accessible by footpaths and by car from the village centre  

includes enclosed area with play equipment, skate park (with flat ramp, jump box, quarter pipe, grind rail and grind block), basketball,  football club pitches and recreation field , conveniently located in the centre of the village, adjacent to the village hall and supermarket.  

A useful tool for walkers and cyclists exploring East Suffolk, check out the county’s very own, free mobile app. The handy digital solution gives free access to high-quality Ordnance Survey mapping and a growing library of tried and tested trails including some in East Suffolk.

The Wickham Market Bowling Club green is accessed via the village hall playing field. The Club plays in two leagues on varying nights of the week and all experienced bowlers  – as well as those new to bowling – are most welcome to come along.  Please click ‘website’ for contact info. 

The Wickham Market Tennis Club courts are located at Simon’s Cross playing field in Wickham Market. The Club runs enjoyable training and club sessions, welcomes new members and encourages all abilities to pick up a racket and play tennis. Pay and play sessions available. Please click ‘website’ for further info. 

Look out for dinosaurs, erupting volcanoes on this 18 hole Florida-style crazy golf course, that’s full of fun for all ages! The Congo Rapids Lost World Adventure Golf is located alongside Ufford Park (hotel, golf and spa), and is open year-round. Simply turn up, pay and play.

Fun indoor soft play adventure for toddlers and children up to 7 years old. Small and intimate venue (up to 15 children only at any one time) – a place for the little ones to let off steam whilst you relax with a hot drink and homemade snack in Star’s Café and watch them at play.

Set in 120 acres of historic Suffolk parkland, the family-friendly hotel has 90 ensuite bedrooms, many with balconies overlooking its 18 hole golf course. Facilities open to all include: golf course, floodlit driving range, golf academy and ‘American Golf’ retail outlet; Congo Rapids mini-golf ; leisure pool, sauna, steam room; thermal spa suite with wellness and beauty therapies; restaurant, bar and afternoon teas; meeting and conference facilities; wedding and banqueting venues.

Ofsted and British Horse Society approved riding school, offering many activities including lessons / hacks for adults and children, including Pony Club and Tots Club, riding courses and residential camps. Something for all abilities, from those who have never ridden to those seeking new equestrian skills / sports. On site visitor centre, animal collection, pony rides and alpaca walks, café open to all, and campsite.