With its winding streets lined with thatched cottages and medieval timber-framed buildings, it’s very easy to fall in love with Lavenham. A regular on lists of Britain’s prettiest towns, Lavenham is a great place for a romantic weekend break. Couples can enjoy a sumptuous treatment in the new Weavers House Spa at The Swan, a 15th century four-star hotel that’s steeped in history. Once you’ve both been pampered into a state of contentment, move on to their award-winning restaurant for a delightful meal made from fresh, seasonal Suffolk food by expert chefs. To round your weekend country break off, take an evening stroll through the quiet streets and into the beautiful surrounding countryside, all under Suffolk’s big starlit skies.

See one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time at Sutton Hoo.In the late 1930s, landowner Edith May Pretty enlisted the help of a Suffolk archaeologist to dig into an ancient mound near Woodbridge. What he found went beyond their wildest dreams: a ‘Hoo’ - a Saxon burial site filled with weapons, masks and gold coins, all housed in a 90-foot-long ship that had been buried along with its passenger.Today the Sutton Hoo visitor centre tells two fascinating stories: that of the ancient Saxon burial itself, and the amazing discovery, while the priceless treasures unearthed, including an ornate burial mask and jewel-encrusted brooches, are on display at the British Museum in London. However, there's one piece of this Saxon puzzle that remains unsolved; the identity of the extremely wealthy 6th century king.