Eye, Suffolk - A Hidden Gem

Eye, Suffolk takes it's name from and English wordand wine tasting.
meaning island. This town dates back to the RomanThe Church of St Peter and St Paul is a brilliant
days. There have actually been some Roman artifactsexample of ancient architecture. This church dating
found here.back to the fourteenth century is claimed to be one of
"Eye Castle" is a eleventh century Norman ruin. Somethe finest in the country.
of the original stonework remains today. This is a greatThe mid Suffolk light railway museum is a historical
place to explore.museum dedicated to the locomotive. This museum
Banham zoo is nearby and worth seeing. It ishas received awards for it's preservation of both its
considered to be one of England's nicest zoos. Thisequipment and the wildlife which lives on the property.
park offers thirty five acres of beautiful gardens andEye - Suffolk is very popular for lovers of the
walkways. Here you will see about a thousand animals,outdoors. There are many walking and biking trails. You
ranging from big cats to the tiniest birds. Enjoy a ridemay also find guided walking tours. There are also
around the park on the safari road train, and so muchmany formal and informal gardens.
more. This is a great place to visit with the kids.Here you will find many lodging options. From historic
At nearby "Shawsgate vineyard", you will receive ainns to camping, there is surely something to please
map of the vineyard, and encouraged to walk througheveryone.
on a self guided tour. There is also an evening tourEye is a beautiful town with many things to do.
available, which includes a tour of the production area,Definitely worth seeing this hidden little gem.