Name: The Suffolk Punch Trust
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The Suffolk Punch Trust

The Suffolk Punch Trust, Woodbridge Walk, Hollesley, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3JR, UK

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The Suffolk Punch Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving the rare Suffolk Punch horse breed and educating the public. Visitors can explore the 120-acre Stud Farm, home to these critically endangered horses, and enjoy daily demonstrations of traditional horse handling, harnessing, and mane braiding. Attractions include tractor trailer rides, a Heritage Museum with over 250 years of Suffolk agricultural history, the Heritage Garden featuring native Suffolk plants, and a Pets’ Paddock with ponies, goats, guinea pigs, ducks, and chickens. Children can enjoy indoor and outdoor play areas, as well as fun educational trails like the Green Trail and Rubbing Plaque Trail.

Visitors can also explore woodland walks, marked trails, and observe Suffolk Punch horses in their natural environment at the Colony Stud. Entry prices are: infants (0–2 years) free, children (3–16 years) £7.50 (£8.25 with Gift Aid), and adults (16+ years) £12.50 (£14.30 with Gift Aid).

If you are looking for Best Children's Farms in Woodbridge , Suffolk then you can visit The Suffolk Punch Trust. The Suffolk Punch Trust is one of the places in Woodbridge Suffolk for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Suffolk Punch Horse Demonstrations: Daily demonstrations take place in the Indoor School at the Stud Farm, showcasing skilled handling of the horses, including braiding manes and tails, harnessing, and traditional working techniques. Demonstrations are subject to change depending on demand and staff availability.
Tractor Trailer Rides: A scenic 20-minute guided ride is available around the 120-acre Stud Farm. Rides are offered daily between 12:30 and 1:30pm, depending on weather and demand.
Guided Tour: Daily guided tours at 11am provide insight into the Suffolk Punch horses, the Stud Farm, and its history, offering numerous photo opportunities along the way.
Museums: The Heritage Museum, Implement Barn, and Harness Room display over 250 years of Suffolk agricultural history, focusing on the Suffolk Punch breed, the Colony Stud, and The Suffolk Horse Society. Exhibits include horse-drawn machinery, farriery tools, local industry artefacts, vintage groceries, and a Ferguson tractor. The displays also highlight rural life, child and manual labour, and local arable farming industries such as brewing, malting, and milling.
Heritage Garden: Recognised as a 'County Collection' by Plant Heritage in 2016, the garden features native Suffolk plants, trees, and shrubs. Plants are selected for connections to Suffolk places, objects, or notable figures, celebrating gardeners, breeders, and celebrities such as Sir Cedric Morris and Joan Schofield.
Pets Paddock: The Pets’ Paddock hosts Shetland ponies, pygmy goats, guinea pigs, ducks, and chickens. Visitors may stroke some animals, with hand sanitiser stations provided around the site. Other native farm animals, including Suffolk Sheep, Red Poll Cattle, Ixworth Chickens, Chequered Bantams, and Silver Appleyard Ducks, can be seen in paddocks across the Stud Farm.
Play Areas: Indoor and outdoor play areas are located behind the Visitor Centre. Outdoor equipment includes a climbing frame, tractor slide, and swings, while indoor areas feature a poly tunnel with ride-on tractors. Adult supervision is required.
Fun Trails: The Green Trail around the Stud Farm features eight boxes with horse ribbons to find, while the Rubbing Plaque Trail leads from the Visitor Centre to the Heritage Garden, encouraging observation of animals. A £1 educational booklet, 'Sid the Suffolk,' is available from the Visitor Centre shop. Additional seasonal trails may be offered.
The Stud Farm: The Colony Stud allows visitors to observe Suffolk Punch horses in their natural environment and witness traditional working methods. Stud services are available for boarding, breeding, foaling, training, weaning, and livery.
Walks and Dog Walks: The Stud Farm and surrounding area, part of the Hollesley Bay Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offer three circular walking routes of varying lengths across the 120-acre farm.
Woodland Walk: A designated path through the woodland provides opportunities to spot local wildlife and enjoy the tranquil rural setting.
Marked Trails: Three marked trails (green, blue, and red) take 20–35 minutes to complete and offer a mix of scenic views, animal sightings, and interactive experiences.
Meet Animals: https://www.suffolkpunchtrust.org/meet-our-animals
Suffolk Punch Horses: Bred at The Suffolk Punch Trust’s Colony Stud for over 260 years. Own and breed own stock of Suffolk Punch horses, and also offer competitively-priced stud services for owners who wish to stable their horses with us for breeding, foaling, training, weaning, and livery.http://suffolkpunchtrust.org/colony-stud#OurHorses
Events: https://www.suffolkpunchtrust.org/visit-us#Events

Facilities

Gift Shop
Heritage Garden
Museum
Toilets are available
Offer free parking for cars, motorhomes and coaches.
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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Infant (0–2 years)
- Day Ticket: Free
- Annual Pass: Free
Child (3–16 years)
- Day Ticket: £7.50 (£8.25 with Gift Aid)
- Annual Pass: £18 (£19.80 with Gift Aid)
Adult (16+ years)
- Day Ticket: £12.50 (£14.30 with Gift Aid)
- Annual Pass: £32 (£35.20 with Gift Aid)
Senior (65+ years)
- Day Ticket: £10 (£11.55 with Gift Aid)
- Annual Pass: £25 (£27.50 with Gift Aid)
Family (2 adults + 2 children)
- Day Ticket: £34 (£37.40 with Gift Aid)
- Annual Pass: £85 (£99 with Gift Aid)
Single Family (1 adult + 2 children)
- Day Ticket: £26 (£28.60 with Gift Aid)
- Annual Pass: £64 (£70.40 with Gift Aid)
Special Offers
- Every Saturday: Half-price entry
- 21st June: Free admission for military card holders
- 12th–13th July: Free entry for blue card holders

Pricing URL: https://www.suffolkpunchtrust.org/visit-us#OpeningTimesAndPrices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Birthday Parties
- Ideal for children who love horses and tractors
- Adults can relax while staff handle planning and cleanup
- Private tour of the Stables and Pets Paddock
- Sole use of a Party Room or outdoor space (summer)
- Tractor trailer ride
- Bag of goat food per child, Small gift for each child & Free admission for attending adults
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours (can stay longer to enjoy facilities)
- Food Options: Chicken nuggets, chips, and beans or sausage, chips, and beans, Jugs of squash included, Homemade personalised cupcakes: £18 for 12
- Pricing:
  - £15 per child (without food)
  - £21.50 per child (with food)
  - Homemade personalised cupcakes: £18 for 12
- Good to Know:
  - 1 adult free per child; additional adult tickets £17.50
  - Minimum 10 children per booking
  - No bookings on Tuesdays or when closed
  - 20% deposit required to secure booking
- Booking: Fill in the online form or download and email to [email protected]. Contact: 01394 411327 or [email protected] for queries

Every Saturday (except on event days) is half-price entry.
VISITOR CENTRE OPEN (FREE) 10am - 4pm
STUD FARM OPEN (TICKET) 10:30am - 3pm

Address: The Suffolk Punch Trust, Woodbridge Walk, Hollesley, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3JR, UK

Post Code: IP12 3JR

Council: East Suffolk

County: Suffolk

Offer free parking for cars, motorhomes and coaches.
Public Tansport
- Train: Get the train to Melton Railway Station, Suffolk (MES)
- Taxi
  - 11 minutes from MES train station
  - M&R: 01394 386661
  - Jet Cabs: 01473 214837
- Bus
  - 18 minutes from MES train station
  - Bus 71 (First Eastern Counties) departs Melton opposite the train station at 9.11, 11.11 and 13.11. Drop off point is at Oak Hill with a very short walk to the Suffolk Punch Trust.
- Connecting Communities Rural Transport
  - Request a journey from Connecting Communities rural transport, click here or call them on 0345 6066171.
  - The minibus departs Melton adjacent to the railway station at 9.31, 10.31, 11.31 and 12.31. Drop off point is Duck Corner in Hollesley with a walk to The Suffolk Punch Trust.
  - Return minibus to Melton railway station from Duck Corner at 14.06,15.06, 16.06, 17.06.