It’s Bank Holiday time again, as a three day weekend approaches.

Suffolk Bank Holidays are always a great opportunity to get out and have a proper visit to places you may not have the time for, in a normal week.

One of these places should definitely be Kessingland in Suffolk. If your’e looking for a good old day out or a long weekend in the countryside Kessingland is the place for it.

When coming up with bank holiday related words, pub is always one of them. Kessingland has a great choice of places to quench your thirst as well as a whole bunch of restaurants to tide over your hunger on those long bank holiday afternoons.

Kessingland is close to many fabulous beaches on the Suffolk coast. Bank Holidays always bring people out onto the sand, even if it’s cloudy!

Grab your picnic basket and take a visit to the beach this bank holiday monday.

Another idea is traipsing around rammed shopping centres as people scramble for Suffolk bank holiday sale items on the floor, or a trip out on the open water, cruising in the fresh air of the Suffolk broads near Kessingland. It’s a tough decision, but if you do choose the latter Kessingland is a great place to access the Broads from.

Over the coming summer there is loads going on in and around Kessingland. This Bank Holiday check out what’s happening on Love Kessingland for ideas on what to do and where to go.

Come and Visit Kessingland in Suffolk

Sleepy, picturesque and brimming with history and natural beauty, Kessingland is one of the East Coast’s real undiscovered gems. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a longer visit, this beautiful coastal village is a great way to experience the unique charms of Suffolk.

To help you get the most out of your visit to this charming corner of East Anglia, we’ve put together a handy print-out-and-keep guide to Kessingland, featuring details on the town’s history and top tips for visitors.

If you find a must-see Kessingland attraction on your travels that isn’t included in our guide, we’d love to hear from you, so get in touch and we’ll make sure it’s in the next edition!

Spring has definitely sprung at Africa Alive! as keepers celebrate the birth of three rare Barbary lambs, ordinarily native to the mountainous, arid landscapes of North Africa.

The Barbary sheep evolved to survive on a sparse diet of grass, bushes and lichen, and are known for their distinctive upward-curving horns. When full-grown, as well as for their extreme agility which allows them to leap from rock to rock and scale incredible heights without losing their grip. These incredible animals can also jump a whopping 7ft from a standing start.

A spokesman for Africa Alive! told the Evening News: “Keepers at Africa Alive are absolutely delighted with the new arrivals at the park.” Visitors will get the chance to interact with the lambs as soon as they are able to walk and fend for themselves.

Africa Alive! is making an effort to include a variety of cute and cuddly animals to complement their fearsome array of African predators, giving a complete look at the vast range of animal life found on the African continent.

The incredible East Anglia Transport Museum kicks off its fun-packed 2013 season with a special event celebrating the region’s transport heritage. Fantastic vehicles from bygone ages will be in operation all around the site, giving you the chance to ride, photograph and enjoy these incredible artefacts!

This special event takes place on Sunday 28th April 2013, and the museum is laying on a special free half-hourly bus service from both Lowestoft and Beccles, using hitoric buses from the Museum collection.

Vehicles both large and small from the museum’s extensive collection that are not usually available for public use will be operating around the site, many of which will offer you the chance to ride alongside the driver. In addition, a selection of visiting classic and vintage vehicles of all types will be on display with some joining the museum’s own fleet out on the road for a historic parade.

For more info visit the official East Anglia Transport Museum Website or call 01502 518459

If you’re ready to throw yourself into some fantastic new culinary experiences, the Flavours of 2013 Food Festival at Henham Park is perfect for you. Featuring two days of food and drink related events, along with the opportunity to stuff yourself silly with incredible local produce, this is a truly unmissable event for those who love their food.

From cooking demonstrations and local produce showcases to special cookery lessons for kids, this jam-packed two day event has something for every taste, so if you want to experience the very best of what the East Anglian cookery scene has to offer, make sure you book early.

The event takes place on 8th and 9th of June, and tickets are available online at the Flavours of 2013 Website. If you’re into good food and ethically sourced produce, you really can’t afford to miss out!

A Kessingland Christmas is a wonderful thing, with the village decked out in festive lights, and (hopefully!) a thick white carpet of snow burying the sand dunes and creating a unique seaside winter wonderland. From the town carol service to the many Christmas fairs and sales held around the village, this year sees a host of entertainment and gift-buying opportunities.

But if you want to shop locally, but can’t find what you want on the high street, we’re here to tell you about two local businesses that are taking the world of online Christmas shopping by storm.

When it comes to finding weird, wacky and wonderful stocking fillers, no online store can beat The Random Shop. This fun-packed site has thousands of hilarious, one-of-a-kind gifts that let you surprise your loved ones, and what’s more, it started in Lowestoft, so by shopping at the Random Shop for your weird Christmas presents, novelty Christmas gifts and funny stocking fillers, you’re actually shopping local!

One of this year’s hottest, and most in-demand Christmas gifts is the kids’ electric car. These amazing toys let kids get behind the wheel for the first time, and feature powerful electric motors for extreme fun that won’t be forgotten on Boxing Day. East Anglian company Kids Electric Cars have become one of the nation’s top suppliers of these fantastic vehicles, so if your kids are feeling the need for speed, make sure you shop local and visit KidsElectricCars.co.uk!

After years of uncertainty, the go-ahead is finally in sight for a multi-million pound holiday park to be built on the Hollies, the former site of the Kessingland boys’ club. It is hoped that the new development will provide a much-needed boost to the local economy as an influx of holidaymakers increase demand for all sorts of products and services.

Although the proposals from the Beeston Group, which already runs several other campsites throughout Norfolk and Suffolk, have drawn some criticism from local residents who are concerned about noise and possible over-development, the council has recommended that the plans be approved.

The holiday park will mean big things for Kessingland, and will also lead to a growth in the population. Househunters looking to settle in Kessingland are in luck, as this year sees the introduction of new estate agency software which makes it easier than ever to track down and secure the property you want. As the new holiday park brings an influx of tourists and workers, competition for Kessingland’s best homes is sure to heat up.

So if you’ve been thinking about making a move to this undiscovered jewel of the east coast, make sure you get in ahead of the crowd. Get in touch with an agent today, and we’ll see you on the beach!