Finest of the A12 - Mind & Body
The UpStAiRs Gallery
The UpStAiRs Gallery is a new and exciting gallery for all artists and craft-makers in Norfolk and Suffolk. Above Lloyds TSB Bank in Beccles, you are able to relax and enjoy arts and crafts over two floors of artspace. The gallery showcases and celebrates all the arts that our region has to offer, alongside exciting crafts and gifts that are created right here in East Anglia. Events are also held throughout the year. Become a friend of the gallery to receive news as soon as it happens.
Potions & Possibilities
Potions & Possibilities’ fine toiletries and natural gift collections are made in Suffolk using the finest responsibly sourced ingredients. The natural portfolio includes organic personal beauty products and exquisite hand-finished gift collections (delivered to your recipient with a hand written message). Potions & Possibilities was created in 1996 by local mother Julie Foster. After a 15 year corporate career at Mercedes Benz, Julie retrained and developed her product range to reflect her interest in health, well being and ethical living.
Electric Picture Palace
Created in 2002, but designed in 1912 theatrical style by architect John Bennett RIBA, Southwold’s award-winning 68 seat Electric Picture Palace shows an eclectic mix of films in four seasons each year. It has a rising ‘Tiny Wurlitzer’ cinema organ, a Circle, a Kiosk, second features, usherettes, a commissionaire and the National Anthem - all in the cause of recreating ‘The Pictures’. It is run by the Southwold Film Society, which you can join for £5 a year (or only £2 a season). Tickets are £5 Stalls, £6 Circle. To join, book, or find out more, call: 07815 769565.
Cinnamon
In the most unlikely of places, at the end of a pretty garden path in Oulton Broad, stands what can only be described as a treasure - a most welcoming garden house with, within it, two immaculate beauty therapy rooms. Here Sarah Ariss offers a full range of beauty treatments and facials, plus the assurance that there will be no unexpected guests disturbing the quiet; no bustling high street foot traffic. The venue is delightfully peaceful; Sarah’s attention 100% yours.
High Lodge
Are you interested in a clay shooting lesson? Or a round of golf, perhaps? How about an afternoon’s fishing?
Saxon Alternative Therapy Centre
Saxon has been open for eight years now, named after pet springer spaniel, Saxon, who is always there to give you a warm welcome. In this friendly atmosphere, Saxon offers alternative therapies and beauty treatments plus a wide range of natural products all under one roof. The therapists are all highly qualified and work in this very old 16th century house. All the rooms are full of energy and decorated to depict a holistic feel. In the shop you are spoilt for choice with a unique range of gifts; these are not only locally-made but from Australia, New Zealand, India and Malaysia.
Saint Felix School
Set in 75 acres of an area of outstanding natural beauty in which to enjoy a safe, healthy and inspiring setting for study and recreation, Saint Felix School is an independent school for boys and girls aged 1 to 18. Divided into four departments – Nursery, Pre-Prep, Preparatory and Senior – Saint Felix School encourages all pupils to achieve their personal best, both academically and socially.
The Phoenix Centre
Complementary Health Clinic
Set on the edge of the picturesque village of Dunwich, the clinic offers a broad range of therapies including homeopathy, osteomyology, therapeutic massage and aromatherapy. A number of qualified therapists practice at the clinic.
Phoenix Centre Barn Room
Cedar Cycles
‘A barn full of bikes’, Cedar Cycles offer the largest selection of new and used adult and children's cycles and accessories in the area. This family-run business has specialised in finding visitors the right bike since 1968. With highly trained specialists who take the time to talk you through every option and even make adjustments to the bikes to fit you exactly, you are assured to come away with a cycle that will be safe and enjoyable for years to come. They can also repair, service or modify your current cycle in their fully equipped workshops, and provide cycle hire.
