Title: Visit Playford: 2026 Travel Guide for Playford, Ipswich | Expedia.com [Hotels in Playford](https://expedia.com/Playford-Hotels.d553248635149820353.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Playford](https://expedia.com/Playford-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149820353.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Playford](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Playford.d553248635149820353.Car-Rental-Guide)[Playford Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Playford.d553248635149820353.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Playford ## Travel Guide ![St.Mary's Church, Playford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/e8939e95-a8f5-4ad8-8580-752f7b145820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/e8939e95-a8f5-4ad8-8580-752f7b145820.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St.Mary's Church, Playford](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/e8939e95-a8f5-4ad8-8580-752f7b145820.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/e8939e95-a8f5-4ad8-8580-752f7b145820.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Church Lane, Playford Looking towards the centre of the village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/25513908-9fa9-42c5-a367-ba2d0a6c6f14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/25513908-9fa9-42c5-a367-ba2d0a6c6f14.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![St.Mary's Church & Lynch gate, Playford Looking up Church Lane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/7de93a10-4644-480c-b7c1-753fe69d329a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/7de93a10-4644-480c-b7c1-753fe69d329a.jpg) by [Adrian Cable](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2639) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Field west of Playford The first meadow west of the village is good grazing land by the River Fynn. The path follows the field edge away from the river.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/652cde22-2f79-4404-8c9d-d8c0ea97d468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149820353/652cde22-2f79-4404-8c9d-d8c0ea97d468.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 Playford 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_553248635149820353) - Playford Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Playford ![Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12700/12685/a45e1f2b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa Yarmouth Road Woodbridge England $82 nightly $98 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 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! (1,003 reviews) The room was ok but had some red dye dripped down radiator.morning staff were useless two girls chatting instead of working and no breakfast was replaced so waiting over 30 min for food and then no other items of food left Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=12685&PinnedHotelID=12685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820353) ![St Nicholas Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31580000/31572600/31572580/e9b6d553_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### St Nicholas Hotel High Street St Nicholas Hotel Colchester England $67 nightly $80 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 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! (796 reviews) This is not a proper hotel but functions as an annex of the George, across the road. This should be made clearer - especially as the doorman at the George would not let us in to their reception area at 10pm. The 'deluxe' double was basic, small with a dirty balcony. Poor value. Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=31572580&PinnedHotelID=31572580&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820353) ![Best Western Ipswich Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4490000/4482300/4482202/7034ad4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Ipswich Hotel Old London Road Ipswich England $46 nightly $55 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ipswich. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jimmy's Farm and Chantry ... 7.4/10 Good! (742 reviews) WiFi didn’t reach my room, I paid for the most expensive one at the property and it was a real shame as I had work I needed to complete. Which had to be put on hold due to the inconvenience. Spoke to the night staff and wasn’t helpful at all. Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=4482202&PinnedHotelID=4482202&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149820353) [See all 2,370 properties in Playford](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F18%2F2026&endDate=2%2F19%2F2026®ionId=553248635149820353) 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. ![The White Horse Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2770000/2764500/2764467/47bbd048_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The White Horse Inn Norwich Road (Main A140) Eye England Stay at this apartment in Eye. Enjoy free parking and a restaurant. Popular attractions Mid-Suffolk Light Railway and EmZo are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews) Clean room, food absolutely lovely. Staff great. Bar well stocked Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Eye-Hotels-The-White-Horse-Inn.h2764467.Hotel-Information) ![Colchester Studio Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112360000/112359000/112358962/1e7318e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colchester Studio Suites 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) ![Mollett's Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30037200/30037133/964f711a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mollett's Farm Main Road, Benhall Saxmundham England Stay at this cottage in Saxmundham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Glemham Hall and Saxmundham Museum are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews) Lovely cosy property perfect for a relaxing weekend. Nice towns nearby with castles to visit etc Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024 [](https://expedia.com/Saxmundham-Hotels-Molletts-Farm.h30037133.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Playford](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635149820353&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 Playford hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18)[Feb 17 - Feb 18](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19)[Feb 18 - Feb 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635149820353&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%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 lively bars 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) ![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) ![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. 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