Newmarket and the Surrounding Towns of Suffolk County
Newmarket is one of the towns located in the English county of Suffolk. Along with the Newmarket hotel and resorts, one may discover the fine dining restaurants charming cafes, or any one of the many museums throughout Newmarket and the towns that surround. One of the most enticing aspects of the town is the horse-racing industry. This has provided one of the economic means for the village of Newmarket for hundreds of years, and draws many visitors to the town based on that fact alone.
There is much more to the county however, such as the village of Orford located close by. This is one of the most charming and traditional towns in the county, with a twelfth century castle located close to many locations to find a great meal. Dunwich is located close to Orford, and was once England’s 6th largest town. The powerful sea storms have pounded the town for many years, having destroy all except one of the town’s churches.
However, when one walks along the beach one never knows what piece of history one may discover due to this fact. Both the town of Dunwich as well as the nearby Minsmere are conservation reserves and provide many options for hikes and walking tours through the wilderness. Evidence of the raging storms along the coast is also to be found in the town of Covehithe. The remains of trees and wood that has been bleached by the sun and the sea line the beaches, creating a beautiful yet somewhat erie landscape.
This particular area is still inhabited, however much of the town is in ruins, creating a very strange and haunting atmosphere. There are many opportunities to see art however most of the artwork is found in the churches of the area, and not in galleries. One of the most beautiful works in stained glass is found at the Aldeburgh Church, created by John Piper . Piper was inspired by the local composer who resided in Aldeburgh for many years, Benjamin Britten . In the town of Snape, nearby, one will find more galleries and museums exhibiting the works of such famous artists as Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore . Suffolk is a beautiful county of England to wander around in and explore.
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