Suffolk is becoming a celebrity hotspot. Whether it is for a family holiday or for filming, several high-profile figures have been caught by the paparazzi this summer. 

With the beautiful stretches of coast and typically quite balmy summer temperatures, several celebrities tend to flock to Suffolk for a little getaway during the summer. 

Here is a round-up of the celebrities spotted having a vacation:

Benedict Cumberbatch

Fans of Doctor Strange or Sherlock may have spotted the famous face of Benedict Cumberbatch when he paid a visit to Woodbridge on July 9 this year.

He paid a visit to The Galley in Woodbridge where he tried some of the shop's black garlic and charcoal ice cream. 

According to the owner, Ugar Vata, the actor "is a real ice-cream lover and has lots of knowledge". 

Griff Rhys Jones

Following quickly in the footsteps of Mr Cumberbatch, now Suffolk local Griff Rhys Jones also visited Mr Vata's increasingly popular ice cream shop on August 26.

Mr Vata posted a picture of the actor on social media: "Very nice to see an old friend (38 years)!"

Griff Rhys Jones pays several trips to Felixstowe beach with his extended family and can often be spotted there too.

Thomas Skinner

East Anglian Daily Times: Thomas Skinner pitched up a market stall in Bury St EdmundsThomas Skinner pitched up a market stall in Bury St Edmunds (Image: Thomas Skinner/Instagram)

Thomas Skinner rose to fame after competing in the fifteenth series of The Apprentice and is well-known for his catchphrase: "Bosh!"

He pitched up a market stall at Bury St Edmunds market on August 30 and was spotted again at the Sudbury market the following day. 

Jay Rayner

Guardian food critic Jay Rayner paid a trip to a new restaurant in Bury St Edmunds and seemed to have loved his visit.

He described his visit to Lark in Angel Hill in July as "ambitious, clever, relaxed and hugely enjoyable". 

In June, Mr Rayner also visited Suffolk Sur-Mer in Aldeburgh.

Rick Stein

Celebrity chef Rick Stein paid a visit to the Suffolk coast as part of a show believed to have been filmed in the area.

Emma Barber, who opened Loaded Southwold in December last year, said: "I was glad that I cooked his food before I realised who it was!"

The 76-year-old chef was seen in mid-June.