Woodbridge being a riverside town offers many exciting outdoor activities like swimming and fishing. The lush green boulevards along the River Deben are excellent for enjoying evening promenades and bird watching as well. Enjoy hiking through the Saddling Forests that covers an area of approximately 1500 hectares. With its various picnic sites, and lovely trails, it serves as the main recreation area of the town. The must see attraction in Woodbridge include the famous Buttrums Mill, which still retains an intact milling machinery together with 4 pairs of millstones. The ground floor contains a display of the history and workings of the mill. Across the river near Woodbridge holiday homes is the popular Sutton Hoo Burial Site, which has recently been taken over by the National Trust that has redeveloped it with an education centre, shops, restaurants, exhibitions, and an interpretation centre. The Woodbridge Museum and the Woodbridge Tide Mill are also worth a visit. For a great family outing, you can plan a day trip to Ipswich where you can see Ipswich Museum, Otley Hall, Easton farm Park, and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum.
Woodbridge has lively markets which are lined with numerous shops and outlets selling a variety of items including chic fabrics, beautiful jewelry, flowers, books and exquisite handicrafts. Clustered around the main streets of the market, you will find many cafés and eateries where you can relish delicious snacks, freshly baked food and local delicacies. The Holiday rentals in Woodbridge also boast of some finest in-house restaurants which serve an amazing assortment of international cuisines accompanied by exotic cocktails and invigorating beverages.