Enjoy reduced entry at some spectacular destinations
By teaming up with a selection of historic properties we are now able to provide entry price offers as an additional benefit of your SPS membership.
What could be better than exploring the delights of our glorious county? Well, doing it at a reduced price obviously!
So grab your membership card and have a great day out on us!
New for 2025! – we have extended our offer to properties in Norfolk and Essex for those prepared to travel a little further.
Helmingham Hall – 2 for 1 entry offer
This spectacular 16th century moated brick manor house has been home to the Tollemache family for centuries. The Hall remains a private residence but the stunning gardens are open to the public every day during summer. In this beautiful and tranquil setting, Chelsea Gold Medallist Lady Xa Tollemache has created a garden of both elegance and complexity. With a tea room, ice cream parlour and shop, not to mention the picturesque St. Mary’s Church on the edge of the park, there is plenty at Helmingham for visitors of all ages. SPS members can take advantage of 2 for 1 entry throughout the season, not including special event days. .
Little Hall, Lavenham – 2 for 1 entry
Built in the 1390s, Little Hall is the only example of domestic medieval architecture open to the public in Lavenham. The seven fully furnished rooms give a fascinating insight into domestic life over the past half a millennium. It was restored by twin brothers, the Gayer-Andersons, in the 1920s and 30s. Keen artists and collectors, their eclectic collection of antiques, pictures and porcelain remains on display. Little Hall is complemented by a traditional walled garden and its central location means that it is easy to explore the rest of Lavenham on foot.
Otley Hall – 2 for 1 entry
An impeccable example of late medieval architecture, Otley Hall has intriguing connections with historical figures including Cardinal Wolsey, Shakespeare and the Earl of Oxford. Surrounded by ten acres of tranquil and diverse gardens, this is a special place with a serene and magical ambience. The restored Martha’s Barn houses a spacious and quirky artisan cafe featuring seasonal local produce, while the gardens themselves provide a veritable feast for the senses with vibrant borders, wooded areas and charming water features. Majestic peacocks stroll through a succession of inviting spaces which are sure to delight visitors old and young.
Pakenham Water Mill – 2 for 1 entry
A short hop from Bury St Edmunds, this imposing 18th century building sits in an idyllic rural setting on its beautiful millpond. As well as the magnificent sight of the mill itself in action, there is a programme of special events on Sundays. Ample parking, a tearoom, gift shop and guided tours on request are also available. So, whether you have a passion for engineering, want to stock up on baking supplies or simply enjoy a slice of cake while your children feed the swans, why not step back in time and sample a thousand years of history this Summer?
Thelnetham Windmill – 2 for 1 entry
Standing on the edge of the fens and dating from 1819, Thelnetham Mill is one of only four preserved tower mills in Suffolk. Having undergone decades of painstaking restoration by volunteers it is now open to the public on a number of specific dates from April to September. Guided tours are offered and, weather permitting, the sails will be turning, with stone-ground flour available to purchase. The mechanically inclined will appreciate the vintage Ruston and Hornby diesel engine on display and outside there is a new granary building and adjacent wildflower meadow to enjoy. The nearby Thelnetham Fen Nature Reserve is a beautiful remnant of the wetland landscape which once swept along this valley and is free to visit to round off your trip.