Go Local

Taking a break and using local facilities helps the local economy by stimulating local employment and keeping money in local pockets; it also cuts down the impact of transport and saves you time.

Get Active In Your Area

When was the last time you looked at your local area from a visitor’s perspective?

• Take a walk or cycle around your local area – you will be amazed what is on your doorstep and it will help improve your health.

• Rather than travelling long distances for a weekend away, discover what’s attractive in your local neighbourhood. Visit your local Tourist Information Centre and pick up a free copy of Days Out in Suffolk or take a look at Visit Suffolk website for ideas.

Rediscover Renewable Energy In Suffolk

There were nearly 500 windmills were at work in Suffolk, mostly used for corn grinding or draining land. Today just 37 windmills remain and only 24 watermills remain in some state of repair.

• Visit a working wind or water mill and find out how Suffolk people harnessed wind and water power in the past.

Go Natural

A changing climate is already affecting Suffolk’s native species along with those that are passing through.

• Visit one of Suffolk’ many nature reserves and country parks and rediscover your local environment.

Eat Local

When buying goods and services, try and support local businesses. This is good for your local economy, ensures that local communities remain vibrant and reduces the need to travel. Find out more about Eating and Shopping Locally.

Get Volunteering

• If you enjoy the Suffolk countryside and have some time to spare, consider being a conservation volunteer.

• Forhelp to identify what’s local to you, contact the Suffolk Volunteering Federation or the BTCV.

Holidays

Avoid the hassle of airports and discover some of the beautiful holiday destinations in our own country. Reducing your air travel can also have a huge impact on your carbon footprint as a flight from London to Paris emits over 6 times the amount of carbon per passenger than the train.

• For holiday ideas in neighbouring counties, go to the East of England website.

• Take a holiday in this country. For further information contact Enjoy England - the official tourist board for England.

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