Title: Visit Shotley: 2026 Travel Guide for Shotley, Ipswich | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shotley](https://expedia.com/Shotley-Hotels.d553248635974902842.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shotley](https://expedia.com/Shotley-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635974902842.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Shotley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shotley.d553248635974902842.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shotley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shotley.d553248635974902842.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shotley ## Travel Guide ![Country views from footpath by the B1456 The pavement leaves the roadside making an attractive walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/38a25394-ab34-4f58-9a5b-e13ec45d3a9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/38a25394-ab34-4f58-9a5b-e13ec45d3a9e.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Across to Felixstowe Looking across the open fields at Shotley to Felixstowe Docks.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/ae890002-b062-444b-9276-02941b2498b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/ae890002-b062-444b-9276-02941b2498b1.jpg) by [MJ Reilly](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34324) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Orwell estuary, Lower Reach, looking north Rows of wooden posts standing in the mud are a feature here.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/d31d0064-c79b-40c1-8f68-0eada2a259b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/d31d0064-c79b-40c1-8f68-0eada2a259b6.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Shotley cottage In a prominent position halfway between Shotley village and the shore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/b0444320-7f39-4554-bc8e-8db78e86f8ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/b0444320-7f39-4554-bc8e-8db78e86f8ed.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Footpath by the B1456 to Shotley Gate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/902100fd-63fa-41e0-81a0-c8578ce99582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118478502/902100fd-63fa-41e0-81a0-c8578ce99582.jpg) by [Andrew Hill](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17057) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Shotley Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635974902842) - Shotley Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shotley ![Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12685/2fc8e50e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England $79 nightly $95 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Woodbridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Amazing choice of leisure facilities, although some items were out of action, great staff Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=12685&PinnedHotelID=12685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902842) ![B&B HOTEL Ipswich](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2647000/2646964/d721b126_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### B&B HOTEL Ipswich Ranelagh Road Ipswich England $54 nightly $65 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) As always, the room was clean ( yes even under the bed) , the staff are always polite and you feel they are actually pleased to see you. Looking forward to my next stay. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=2646964&PinnedHotelID=2646964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902842) ![St Nicholas Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31572600/31572580/500acb7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Nicholas Hotel High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England $71 nightly $85 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (805 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=31572580&PinnedHotelID=31572580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974902842) [See all 2,157 properties in Shotley](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026®ionId=553248635974902842) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ryegate House Colchester](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112360000/112359000/112358962/d43926d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ryegate House Colchester 23 St Peter's St Colchester England Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions firstsite and Colchester Castle Park are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Colchester-Hotels-Colchester-Studio-Suites.h112358962.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103380000/103374600/103374582/e7b9c054_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment - Sleeps 2 - Parking - Wifi 1 East Bay Colchester England Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries ... [](https://expedia.com/Colchester-Hotels-Beautiful-1-Bed-Apartment-In-Colchester.h103374582.Hotel-Information) ![Quay View, Orford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95890000/95880300/95880230/824e57b3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quay View, Orford Orford England Stay at this vacation home in Woodbridge. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Orford Castle and Orford Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Beautiful Location; Washer Non-Operational Our extended family of five adults stayed for one week at Quay View. The location was wonderful as we expected from having lived in Orford in 1982-1984\. We loved walking around the town and along the trails, eating at the Jolly Sailor, and taking day trips to explore other areas of Suffolk. Overall ... Reviewed on May 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Woodbridge-Hotels-Quay-View.h95880230.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shotley](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974902842&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Shotley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902842&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902842&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902842&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17)[Mar 16 - Mar 17](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902842&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902842&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974902842&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbor and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140287/e34d85b0-8284-4fce-96a7-5c7f55877aac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipswich Waterfront Now a lively district with a harmonious blend of historical landmarks, bars, restaurants and cultural centers, this area was formerly an industrial dockyard. [](https://expedia.com/Ipswich-Waterfront-Ipswich.d6140287.Vacation-Attraction) ![#lksawaydays recently watched Reading play against Ipswich Town at Portman Road Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7912/2782cbc0-4f05-4979-b2ae-44b85f40bb38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portman Road Catch an event at Portman Road during your trip to Ipswich. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Portman-Road-Ipswich.d6094535.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ipswich Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561946239/7eed8620-2f09-4f35-b05d-199153e605ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ipswich Museum Displays of exotic animals, ancient Egyptian artifacts and millennia-old fossils showcase ethnographic and natural history from countries around the world. [](https://expedia.com/Ipswich-Museum-Ipswich.d553248621561946239.Vacation-Attraction) ![University Campus Suffolk which includes a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140280/859727e3-1127-4b82-a76a-a45d14c862d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University Campus Suffolk Student life in Ipswich is everywhere as you wander between the modern faculty buildings of this institution of higher education. [](https://expedia.com/University-Campus-Suffolk-Ipswich.d6140280.Vacation-Attraction) ![Blackfriars featuring signage and a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561946242/77a57832-6322-46ca-b40e-096c37ab571f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blackfriars A mishmash of architectural styles and varied dining options fill this district that cuts through the site of a former Dominican friary. [](https://expedia.com/Blackfriars-Ipswich.d553248621561946242.Vacation-Attraction) ![Christchurch Mansion featuring a house and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094539/cf360176-de6c-4e8f-b6b0-38ba10967ca9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Christchurch Mansion Experience over 900 years of history while exploring the elegantly furnished rooms and browsing the art galleries in this Tudor mansion. [](https://expedia.com/Christchurch-Mansion-Ipswich.d6094539.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Shotley ![Felixstowe, Suffolk is a well loved, traditional seaside resort known for its Blue Flag quality sand and shingle beach, long promenade, perfectly kept seafront gardens and variety of seaside attractions. Further North of the town are the Six Martello towers, built to prevent Napoleonic invasion, which stand on Felixstowe’s coast going up towards Aldeburgh. Five of these towers are private and unused (one pictured above), and one has been converted into a private residence house. #uk #england #britain #europe #coast #sea #coastaltown #seagroynes #sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4639/c8f09630-e711-477c-ac83-1aff91933539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Felixstowe ![Ipswich Waterfront showing a bay or harbor and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140287/191c3bda-5086-4d15-be89-8f6ed76c4ef0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ipswich ![Colorful beachhouses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602460/5fd6fb43-2b01-4bc6-89c5-c0a4f9088382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Harwich ![Playing fields and Orwell River. View from the roof of the Orwell Park School water tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713547/3e252c4e-3c65-4cb3-8529-21715d173974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nat Bocking](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2672) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Nacton - Cities near Shotley - Places of interest [Felixstowe](https://expedia.com/Felixstowe.dx4639)[Ipswich](https://expedia.com/Ipswich.dx7912)[Harwich](https://expedia.com/Harwich.dx602460)[Chelmondiston](https://expedia.com/Chelmondiston.dx3000416245)[Nacton](https://expedia.com/Nacton.dx3000713547) - [Ipswich Waterfront ](https://expedia.com/Ipswich-Waterfront-Ipswich.d6140287.Vacation-Attraction) - [Portman Road ](https://expedia.com/Portman-Road-Ipswich.d6094535.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Essex ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Essex-Colchester.d6081431.Vacation-Attraction) - [Colchester Castle Park ](https://expedia.com/Colchester-Castle-Park-Colchester.d6081369.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jimmy's Farm ](https://expedia.com/Jimmys-Farm-Ipswich.d6140285.Vacation-Attraction) - [Clacton-on-Sea Beach ](https://expedia.com/Clacton-On-Sea-Beach-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509198.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ipswich Regent Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Ipswich-Regent-Theatre-Ipswich.d6094545.Vacation-Attraction) - [Suffolk Coast and Heaths ](https://expedia.com/Suffolk-Coast-And-Heaths-England.d553248635997949935.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sutton Hoo ](https://expedia.com/Sutton-Hoo-Woodbridge.d6260750.Vacation-Attraction) - [Flatford Mill ](https://expedia.com/Flatford-Mill-Colchester.d6094515.Vacation-Attraction) - [Snape Maltings ](https://expedia.com/Snape-Maltings-Saxmundham.d553248621533023390.Vacation-Attraction) - [Foxhall Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Foxhall-Stadium-Ipswich.d553248621561945970.Vacation-Attraction) - [Beth Chatto Garden ](https://expedia.com/Beth-Chatto-Garden-Colchester.d6264898.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Osyth Beach ](https://expedia.com/St-Osyth-Beach-Clacton-on-Sea.d6081423.Vacation-Attraction) - [Jaywick Martello Tower ](https://expedia.com/Jaywick-Martello-Tower-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509192.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mercury Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Mercury-Theatre-Colchester.d553248621532509185.Vacation-Attraction) - [Framlingham Castle ](https://expedia.com/Framlingham-Castle-Woodbridge.d553248621532509382.Vacation-Attraction) - [Felixstowe Seafront Gardens ](https://expedia.com/Felixstowe-Seafront-Gardens-Felixstowe.d553248621532509211.Vacation-Attraction) - [Colchester Town Hall ](https://expedia.com/Colchester-Town-Hall-Colchester.d553248634340810372.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ipswich Museum ](https://expedia.com/Ipswich-Museum-Ipswich.d553248621561946239.Vacation-Attraction) - [Clacton Pier ](https://expedia.com/Clacton-Pier-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509197.Vacation-Attraction) - [Walton Pier ](https://expedia.com/Walton-Pier-Walton-on-the-Naze.d553248621532509200.Vacation-Attraction) - [Trinity Park Conference and Events Centre ](https://expedia.com/Trinity-Park-Conference-And-Events-Centre-Ipswich.d553248621561945967.Vacation-Attraction) - [Easton Farm Park ](https://expedia.com/Easton-Farm-Park-Woodbridge.d6140282.Vacation-Attraction) - [West Cliff Theatre ](https://expedia.com/West-Cliff-Theatre-Clacton-on-Sea.d553248621532509196.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rendlesham Forest Centre ](https://expedia.com/Rendlesham-Forest-Centre-Woodbridge.d553248621532509459.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chantry Park ](https://expedia.com/Chantry-Park-Ipswich.d553248621561945910.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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