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We already knew Suffolk is a wonderful place to spend time, but it appears a number of celebrities agree.
From TV presenters to soap actors and singers, the county has welcomed plenty of famous faces this year.
Here are seven celebrities who have been spotted out and about in our county in 2022.
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais was in Ipswich in November (Image: Joanne Clark)
Gervais’ Armageddon tour made two stops at Ipswich Regent Theatre in November, with the comedian heading into the town for a wander before his shows.
The Office star’s Ipswich shows certainly proved popular – with some touts selling tickets for more than £360.
Toyah Willcox
High tea at the Strawberry Teapot xx #Toyah pic.twitter.com/JLsHcxrpiy
— Toyah Willcox (@toyahofficial) February 15, 2022
It’s a Mystery and Thunder in the Mountains singer Toyah Willcox, who had eight top 40 singles, was spotted at Sudbury’s Strawberry Teapot in February.
Strawberry Teapot owner Amanda Richardson said she was delighted to have the star in as she is a fan.
Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker was at Latitude Festival in Suffolk in 2022 (Image: PA)
Match of the Day presenter and England footballing hero Gary Lineker took up a guest chef role at Latitude Festival in east Suffolk in July.
He whipped up a course inspired by his time playing in Spain for Barcelona.
Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall is known to be a fan on Suffolk (Image: PA)
Funnyman and Travels with My Father star Jack Whitehall is a known fan of Suffolk, having visited the county on several occasions in the past.
Whitehall stayed at Wilderness Reserve near Saxmundham back in March, saying he had a “most incredible” time.
Sean Wilson
Corrie star Sean Wilson enjoying a drink in Lavenham (Image: Lavenham Blue Tea Rooms)
Coronation Street’s Sean Wilson, who played Martin Platt on the ITV soap, popped by Lavenham Blue Tea Rooms in December.
Wilson has vowed to make it his “regular Christmas stop off”, according to the store’s owner Amanda Mortimer.
Dianne Buswell
Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell visited Suffolk this year (Image: BBC/PA)
Aussie dancer Dianne Buswell enjoyed a getaway at Wilderness Reserve with her partner Joe Sugg back in April.
The Strictly Come Dancing performer was also accompanied by Sugg’s sister Zoe, better known as Zoella, on the trip.
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll in the skies above Beccles (Image: Gareth Pepperell)
Formula One’s Lance Stroll swapped the race track for the skies as he leapt from a plane over Beccles in May.
The Aston Martin driver picked Beccles for the skydive as it would give him the chance to take in some coastal views.
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