Suffolk

Suffolk is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in East Anglia, England. It is bordered by Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west, Essex to the south across the River Stour, and the North Sea to the east. The county town is Ipswich, and other major towns include Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Felixstowe, and Newmarket. Local government is organized into East Suffolk and West Suffolk, under the umbrella of Suffolk County Council.

The county lies on the flat and low-lying East Anglian plain, with a broad coastline along the North Sea. The east coast includes popular towns such as Aldeburgh, Southwold and Orford. The Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers much of the scenic coast, while inland areas include woodlands and heathland such as Rendlesham Forest and the Suffolk Sandlings.

Suffolk has a long history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of East Anglia. Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge is a renowned archaeological site with one of the most important early medieval burials in Europe. Ipswich has historically been an important port and market town, and Newmarket is famous for horse racing and the training industry.

Economically, Suffolk relies on agriculture, with arable farming and sugar beet crops being common. The Port of Felixstowe is a major global container port and a key employer. Tourism is significant in coastal towns and rural areas, supported by historic houses, nature reserves, and cultural events. The county is home to the University of Suffolk, with campuses in Ipswich and beyond.