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Belshazzar's Feast
Today
St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill
Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS
Experience the Drama of Ancient Babylon
Join the combined choirs of Bury Bach Choir and Bath Bach Choir for an unforgettable evening as we present...
The Taste of East Anglia Food & Drink Festival
Today
Tourney Field, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford CO10 9BA
Join us at Suffolk's tastiest family day out!
On Saturday June 13th 2026 the Taste of East Anglia Food & Drink Festival will be back on the...
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Suffolk Roller Derby’s Pride Roller Disco
Today
Suffolk New College Sports Centre, Ipswich IP4 1LT
Annual Pride Roller Disco with quiet skate and main skate sessions.
Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival
Today to Sun 28 Jun
Suffolk IP4 1DU
Join us from Saturday, 31st May to Sunday, 28th June as we celebrate Pride in Suffolk.
It's Pride season, and at Suffolk Pride, that means...
Art Exhibition, Framlingham, Suffolk
Today, Tue 16 Jun to Sat 20 Jun, Tue 23 Jun to Sat 27 Jun, Tue 30 Jun
Carleys Yard, 25 Forestreet, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9DY
EJaRt Creative Exhibitions by Local East Anglian Artists
Resident Contemporary & Applied Artist: Emma Jayne Robertson MA
“Contemporary Fossils,...
Westleton Garden Trail
Today and Sun 14 Jun
Village Hall, The Street, Westleton, Saxmundham IP17 3AD
14 varied and interesting gardens will be open over this weekend. Large and small, old favourites and new ones too...
Art Gallery with Creative Workshops & Unique Gifts - Framlingham
Today, Tue 16 Jun to Sat 20 Jun, Tue 23 Jun to Sat 27 Jun, Tue 30 Jun
Carleys Yard, 25 Forestreet, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9DY
EJaRt Creative
Studio, Workshops & Gallery Space, with Exhibitions of East Anglian Artists
Drop in and Try a Taster or just enjoy the...
Holiday, Weekend & Party Craft Sessions, Framlingham, Suffolk
Today, Tue 16 Jun to Sat 20 Jun, Tue 23 Jun to Sat 27 Jun, Tue 30 Jun
Carleys Yard, 25 Forestreet, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9DY
An hour or two of creative fun for family and friends in our beautiful studio.
Choose the activity for your Child/ Adult or Family, Friends Group...
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 14th June 2026
Sun 14 Jun, Sun 21 Jun, and more dates until Sun 9 Aug
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 14th June 2026
Another Great weekend and turn out on Sunday. This weekend the weather is looking great and...
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot 26th April 2026
Sun 14 Jun
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 26th April 2026
Great weather and another good turnout with sellers onto the third field...
Otley Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun
Otley Hall, Ipswich IP6 9PA
Discover 10 acres of both formal and informal gardens at Otley Hall which are managed with an eye to nature...
Church Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun
Church Cottage, Braiseworth IP23 7DT
A naturalistic garden set in 2½ acres and developed from scratch over the last 14 years. A combination of formal and informal features inc a...
Kirtling Tower - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun
Kirtling Tower, Kirtling CB8 9PA
Large formal gardens surrounding Kirtling Tower (not open). Large moat, ornamental Walled Garden, Cloisters Rose Garden, Cutting and Vegetable...
FREE taster session with the Bury St Edmunds Rock Choir
Mon 15 Jun, Mon 29 Jun
Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2PJ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Monday Evening Healing clinic -Except Bank holidays
Mon 15 Jun, Mon 22 Jun, Mon 29 Jun, Mon 6 Jul, Mon 13 Jul
Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Universal Healing and Reiki are both completely natural processes.
Effectively it is thought to be a flow of beneficial energy between the healer...
Researching Your Pauper Ancestors – Clare O’Grady
Mon 15 Jun
Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL
Most of us have roots in the countryside, but where can we find out more about the lives that our rural ancestors led?...
Layla
Tue 16 Jun
The Riverside Cinema, Woodbridge IP12 1BH
Queer romantic drama exploring identity, attraction and belonging.
The Red House - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 17 Jun
The Red House, Aldeburgh IP15 5PZ
The former home of the British composer Benjamin Britten and his partner, the singer Peter Pears. The five acre garden provides an atmospheric...
FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir
Wed 17 Jun, Wed 24 Jun, Wed 1 Jul
The Curve Arts Centre (Drama Studio), Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NW
Are you looking to learn to sing?
The local Sudbury choir is run by vocal teacher Lee Birnie. A local community choir first and foremost, we are...
Coffee , Cookies and Chat
Thu 18 Jun, Thu 2 Jul, Thu 16 Jul
19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Come along and join our Coffee ,cookies and chat group.
A fun event to bringing together those who wish to spend time with like minded people .
It Comes In Waves
Fri 19 Jun
The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JH
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
Halesworth Harmony concert: “Songs for a Midsummer Evening”
Sat 20 Jun
The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
Halesworth Harmony invite you to an evening of song and poetry celebrating summer and the natural world...
A Festival of Flowers, Music and more
Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun
All Saints Church, Drinkstone IP30 9SX
All Saints’ Church in Drinkstone is blooming!
Come along to our 2-day Festival of Flowers, Music and more, on the theme of an English Country...
Gay Social Men
Sat 20 Jun
Thomas Wolsey Pub, Ipswich IP1 1XF
Relaxed gay social meetup with conversation, community and a welcoming atmosphere.
Vauxfest '26
Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Vauxfest 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting two-day car show, held at Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk...
Liminal Gaze Collective: Queer Life Drawing
Sun 21 Jun
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich IP1 3DE
Queer life drawing session on a pay-what-you-can scale.
Hillside - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
Hillside, Ipswich IP7 6HN
This garden, in its historic setting of 10½ acres, has sweeping lawns running down to a spring fed pond...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
The Old Vicarage, Stowmarket IP14 6JH
A beautiful garden with ample parking in the village. For 30 years the garden has been developed to inc a wild walk, concealed garden, specimen trees...
Westley Waterless Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
Westley Waterless Gardens, Westley Waterless CB8 0RL
Church Lane House is just under an acre in size, comprising a wildlife pond, herbaceous borders, cut flowers, dye plants, orchard wildflower meadow,...
It Comes In Waves
Tue 23 Jun
Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
It Comes In Waves
Wed 24 Jun
Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
B*tch & Stitch
Thu 25 Jun, Thu 23 Jul
Geek Retreat Ipswich
41A Upper Brook Street
Ipswich IP4 1DU
Join us for our monthly crafty vent sess at Geek Retreat Ipswich
B&S is a fab event to chat free up some headspace craft if you can and admire...
Brampton Manor Care Home - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 25 Jun
Brampton Manor Care Home, Newmarket CB8 7AQ
Brampton Manor Care Home's gardens are focused on health and wellbeing of residents living with dementia and residential care needs...
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: Genealogical Mistakes
Thu 25 Jun
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7DZ.
Suffolk Family History Society:Wendy Allen is this evenings speaker. All are welcome, member or not
B*tch & Stitch X Luna Haven
Thu 25 Jun
Geek Retreat, Ipswich IP4 1DU
Crafting social with venting, banter, support and creativity.
Crystal singing bowl evening
Thu 25 Jun
19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
This is a very special and unique event where Lynda will guide you through a short meditation then gently move you into the unique sounds of her...
It Comes In Waves
Fri 26 Jun
Great Waldingfield Village Hall, Lavenham Road, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury CO10 0SE
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
Jessie Reid - Folk At The Fox
Fri 26 Jun
The Fox, Bulmer Tye, Sudbury CO10 7EB
Jessie Reid blends glorious finger-style guitar with heartfelt, evocative and intimate lyrics delivered in her own unique emotive, hushed vocals...
Fox Yard Pride
Fri 26 Jun
Fred’s Bar & Vinyl, Stowmarket IP14 1AB
Pride gathering with queer vinyl sessions and pizza in Stowmarket.
An Evening of Mediumship
Sat 27 Jun, Sat 25 Jul
The Ipswich Quakers , 39 Fonnereau Road IP1 3JH
Presented by our special Medium
This evening gives you the opportunity to connect with a loved one from the spirit world ...
Dub Speed VW Show 2026
Sat 27 Jun and Sun 28 Jun
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Back for a second year to Stonham Barns Park is Dub Speed a performance inspired family friendly VW Show...
Clare Summerskill presents: Why God Created Lesbians
Sat 27 Jun
Pumphouse, Aldeburgh IP15 5EU
Comedy one-woman show packed with songs, stand-up and storytelling.
Akashic Records, Spirit Guides & You Workshop
Sat 27 Jun
Memorial Hall, 301 High Road, Trimley St. Martin, Felixstowe IP11 0RJ
Join us for a full day of regression, meditation, and connection.
During the day, you will join in a group past life regression, learn how to...
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows
Sun 28 Jun
Coddenham IP6 9PS
Many hidden gardens to visit in this beautiful village plus you may meet a Superhero Scarecrow anywhere in the village...
Wellbeing Walk
Sun 28 Jun
La Vida, Felixstowe IP11 2DN
Seaside wellbeing walk along Felixstowe promenade followed by lunch and socialising.
Chelsworth Open Gardens
Sun 28 Jun
The Street, Chelsworth IP7 7HU
Chelsworth Open Gardens is thought to be original Open Gardens Day - now in its 57th year. We also think its one of the best!!...
Squires Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun
Squires Barn, Harleston IP20 0PA
A country garden of three acres with a variety of beds planted with trees, shrubs, herbaceous and perennial planting...
Tattingstone Place - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun, Sun 12 Jul
Tattingstone Place, Ipswich IP9 2FP
Beautiful garden around a historic property, features to inc a vibrant and productive kitchen garden, avenue of lime trees, two ponds and roses in...
QUIZ – General questions ALL WELCOME
Tue 30 Jun
Long Melford Village Hall, Long Melford. CO1 9LQ
Suffolk Family History Society:
It Comes In Waves
Wed 1 Jul
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir
Thu 2 Jul
St Augustine's Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TJ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Ipswich Rock Choir is led by choir leader Lee Birnie...
It Comes In Waves
Thu 2 Jul
Kirton Church Hall, Church Lane, Kirton, Ipswich IP10 0PU
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
Gong Bath Healing Session - Thursday Evening Monthly
Thu 2 Jul
Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Presented by Andy Mapplebeck.
This wonderful healing session allows you to drift off to find peace and healing as you listen
to the notes of the...
RAF Aerial Photo Reconnaisance in World War 2
Fri 3 Jul
Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP12 4PB
Jimmy Blackwood presents his highly recommneded talk RAF Photo Reconnaissance (or Recce!) in World War 2 on the evening of Friday 3rd July at 7:30...
Wyken Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Jul and Sun 5 Jul
Wyken Hall, Stanton IP31 2DW
Four acres around the old manor. The gardens inc knot and herb gardens, old-fashioned rose garden, kitchen and wild garden, nuttery, pond, gazebo and...
Barham Hall Open Air Picnic Concert
Sat 4 Jul
Barham Hall Gardens
Church Lane
Barham IP6 0PT
An evening of great music by the function band It’ s Fete supported by the Forties trio the Three Chordettes all in the beautiful gardens of this...
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society
Tue 7 Jul
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NL
Detectoring (Paul Odell).
Thomas Alert
Tue 7 Jul
St Margaret’s Church Centre, 147 Hollingsworth Rd NR32 4BW
Suffolk Family History Society:Louise Kennedy. All are welcome, member or not
It Comes In Waves
Wed 8 Jul
Syleham & Wingfield Village Hall, Hoxne Road, Eye IP21 4LT
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir
Thu 9 Jul
St Albans Catholic High School, Digby Road, Ipswich IP4 3NJ
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
It Comes In Waves
Thu 9 Jul and Fri 10 Jul
Eastern Angles Centre, The Studio, Gatacre Road, Ipswich IP1 2LQ
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
Counterfeit Sixties Show
Fri 10 Jul
Warners Corton Hall,The Street, Lowestoft NR32 5HR
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over...
Lions Club of Felixstowe Car Boot sale
Sat 11 Jul, Sat 18 Jul, and more dates until Sat 5 Sep
Felixstowe Museum, Viewpoint Road, Fexstowe IP11 3TW
Felixstowe Lions Club re moving their Car Boot venue from Felixstowe Con Club to the Felixstowe Museum land on Saturday 11th July 2026 and will be...
Healing taster event
Sat 11 Jul
19 Main Road Kesgrave Suffolk IP5 1AQ
Come along for a fun filled space with like-minded people for a lovely time to try different styles of healing and meet our new healers ...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Sat 18 Jul
The Fisher Theatre
10 Broad Street,
Bungay NR35 1EE
Calling all Dancing Queens and
Super Troupers!
Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation – The ABBA Tribute Band – takes you back...
Paget House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
Paget House, Saxmundham IP17 3NY
The 1½ acre garden is designed to be wildlife friendly with wild areas meeting formal planting. There is an orchard and a vegetable plot to explore...
Heron House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul
Heron House, Aldeburgh IP15 5EP
Two acres with superb views over the North Sea, River Alde and marshes. Unusual trees, herbaceous beds, shrubs and ponds with a waterfall in large...
Presenting and preserving the past” - Janet Few
Mon 20 Jul
Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL
In a change to our previously advertised programme, the July meeting of the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group with be a talk by Janet Few...
Picnic Concert : The Paul Simon Story
Sat 25 Jul
National Trust's FLATFORD MILL, East Bergholt. CO7 6UL
The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National...
Suffolk Smugglers
Tue 28 Jul
Long Melford Village Hall, Long Melford. CO1 9LQ
Suffolk Family History Society:Pip Wright, local historian, writer and master story-teller will present. All welcome
Mystic & Holistic Evening Event Needham Market
Fri 31 Jul
Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market, Ipswich IP6 8BB
Come and join us for our Mystic and Holistic Evening Event at Needham Market on Friday 31st July 2026 - an amazing evening of readers, therapists and...
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Bacton Fayre and Flower Show
Sat 1 Aug
Manor Meadow, Church Rd, Bacton, Stowmarket, Suffolk. IP14 4LJ
Bacton Fayre celebrates 124Years of the Bacton Flower Show staged in the large marquee as it has for generations...
The Suffolk Witchcraft Market, Lammas Edition
Sun 2 Aug
The Blackbourne Community Centre
Blackbourne Road
Elmswell IP30 9UH
Join use as the wheel of the year turns to the joyful summer sabbath of Lammas . This will be our largest celebration of Witchcraft and Paganism to...
The Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug
The Lodge, Bury St Edmunds IP30 0ED
Recently filmed for Gardeners World, this three acre naturalistic garden set in parkland is constantly changing throughout the year and theres...
Bakers in the Family
Tue 4 Aug
St Margaret’s Church Centre, 147 Hollingsworth Rd NR32 4BW
Suffolk Family History Society:Presenter: Thelma Waller
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society
Tue 4 Aug, Tue 1 Sep, Tue 15 Sep
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NL
Subject to be advised.
The Wind in the Willow - A One-Man Performance
Sat 8 Aug
Wingfield Barns
Church Road
Wingfield
Diss IP21 5RA
Dive into summer with Mat Jones’s sparkling one-man performance of Kenneth Grahame’s classic The Wind in the Willows...
Ivy Chimneys - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug and Sun 9 Aug
Ivy Chimneys, Eye IP23 8JT
A garden planted for year-round interest and late summer colour. Ornamental trees, topiary, exotic border and fish pond set in an area of Japanese...
The Go Between
Thu 13 Aug to Sat 15 Aug
The Food Museum, Iliffe Way, Stowmarket IP14 1SL
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
Beccles Carnival weekend
Sat 15 Aug and Sun 16 Aug
Beccles Quay
Fenn Lane,
Beccles NR34 9BB
Beccles Carnival Weekend 2026
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August
? Saturday Highlights
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Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park
Sun 16 Aug
Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Stonham Barns Park is proud and thrilled to be hosting The Classic Car Show.
The show, which has been staged at Stonham for over 19 years, is a...
Sunrise Film Festival
Thu 20 Aug to Sun 23 Aug
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
The UK’s favourite British Independent Film Awards-qualifying seaside film festival, celebrating underrepresented stories and filmmakers in Suffolk,...
The Go-Between
Sat 22 Aug
Thorington Theatre, Thorington, Suffolk IP17 3RB
Under the vast Norfolk skies, a secret is burning.
Young Leo Colston is staying at his friend’s grand country house when he becomes caught up in a...
Henstead Exotic Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
Henstead Exotic Garden, Beccles NR34 7LD
Explore this two acre exotic garden featuring 100 large palms, over 20 bananas and giant bamboo; some of biggest in the UK...
The Go-Between
Wed 26 Aug
Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
South Of Polaris - Folk At The Fox
Fri 28 Aug
The Fox, Bulmer Tye, Sudbury CO10 7EB
South of Polaris are an emerging acoustic folk duo based in the UK, noted for blending traditional folk storytelling with influences from southern...
Mildenhall Cycling Mini-Fest 2026
Sun 30 Aug
West Row Village Hall, Church Road, West Row, Suffolk IP28 8NY
This year's Mildenhall Cycling Mini-Fest line-up consists of our traditional grass-track racing, the Fenland Flyer Gravel Time Trial and a...
Knuckle Busters at the Barns Car Show
Sun 30 Aug
Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Stonham Barns Park are excited to be hosting this joint event with The Knuckle Busters UK Car Club. This event is open to all makes of British &...
The Priory, Laxfield Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
The Priory, Laxfield Road, Badingham IP13 8LS
Designed by Frederic Whyte, Chelsea Gold Medal winner, we wanted to create a garden with a contemporary feel, clear structure and focused on a...
Bridges - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 30 Aug
Bridges, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9SA
C15 Grade II terraced house in the centre of a C12 Suffolk village with walled garden to the rear of the property...
Silver Harvest
Tue 1 Sep
St Margaret’s Church Centre, 147 Hollingsworth Rd NR32 4BW
Suffolk Family History Society:1826: Jacob Chapman stands on the beach in Lowestoft, preparing to put to sea in his own boat...
The Go-Between
Wed 2 Sep
10 St Nicholas St, Diss IP22 4LB
Under the vast Norfolk skies, a secret is burning.
Young Leo Colston is staying at his friend’s grand country house when he becomes caught up in...
The Go-Between
Thu 3 Sep
Orford Town Hall
Market Hill
Orford IP12 2NZ
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
The Go-Between
Fri 4 Sep and Sat 5 Sep
Civic Dr, Ipswich IP1 2AS
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
Ford Fanatics Car Show
Sun 6 Sep
Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Calling all Ford enthusiasts!
Bring your pride and joy to our Show & Shine event, where car lovers unite to showcase their vehicles...
Wolsey Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
Wolsey Farmhouse, Saxmundham IP17 3JF
A large country garden with recently created wildflower meadow and prairie garden. Discover an established walled garden with shrub borders and rose...
Paranormal East Anglia
Thu 10 Sep
Old Independent Church Hall, Hamlet Road, Haverhill CB9 9EF
Suffolk Family History Society:Mike Wabe explores supernatural folklore, ghost stories, and tools for ghost hunting across Norfolk, Suffolk,...
The Go-Between
Thu 10 Sep
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh IP15 5BN
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
The Go-Between
Fri 11 Sep
Westgate St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
Control Tower Museum - Martlesham Heath, Showcase Event 13th September
Sun 13 Sep
located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham heath IP5 3UZ
Control Tower Museum, Martlesham Heath Showcase Event Sunday 13th September 2026 from 11:00 to 4:30pm
The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society invites...
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Things to do around Suffolk
Suffolk, located on the East Coast of England, is a picturesque county known for its stunning coastlines, charming towns, and rich cultural heritage. Whether you're visiting for a day trip or staying longer, there are plenty of exciting activities to enjoy. Here are some of the best things to do in Suffolk:
1. Visit Framlingham Castle:
- Framlingham Castle, famously mentioned in Ed Sheeran's song "Castle on the Hill," is a historic gem. Explore its three main areas: the Inner Court, the Bailey, and the Lower Court. Walk the Wall Walk across the 13 towers for breathtaking countryside views. Mary Tudor was also announced Queen of England within these walls, adding to its historical significance.
2. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (‘Middy’):
- Discover the fascinating story behind the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum. This authentic gauge railway museum resurrected relics from a struggling station. Take a steam train ride (available from May to September) and experience a piece of Suffolk's railway history.
3. Explore Leiston Abbey Ruins:
- Leiston Abbey's architectural beauty lies in its ruins. Wander through this stunning monument, appreciating its historical significance and mysterious charm.
4. Stroll in Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme:
- Enjoy a leisurely walk in Brampton Park, surrounded by lush greenery. Let the kids play on the swings and slides while you relax in this peaceful oasis.
5. Discover Shugborough Estate:
- Explore the beautiful Shugborough Estate, complete with gardens, a mansion, and riverside walks. Immerse yourself in its history and natural beauty.
6. Suffolk Beaches:
- Suffolk boasts stunning beaches. Consider a visit to Southwold Beach, known for its colorful beach huts, or Aldeburgh Beach, famous for its fresh seafood and artistic community¹.
7. Sutton Hoo:
- Uncover ancient history at Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon burial site. Explore the mounds, visitor center, and scenic views of the River Deben.
8. Snape Maltings:
- Visit Snape Maltings, a cultural hub with art galleries, shops, and cafes. Enjoy the serene surroundings and perhaps catch a concert or exhibition.
9. RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve:
- Birdwatchers will appreciate RSPB Minsmere, home to diverse bird species and stunning landscapes. Explore the trails and hides for a memorable wildlife experience.
10. Suffolk Food and Drink:
- Don't miss the chance to savor Suffolk's culinary delights. Try local produce, visit farmers' markets, and enjoy traditional pubs and tearooms.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Suffolk promises a delightful day out filled with history, nature, and relaxation!
:
1. Visit Framlingham Castle:
- Framlingham Castle, famously mentioned in Ed Sheeran's song "Castle on the Hill," is a historic gem. Explore its three main areas: the Inner Court, the Bailey, and the Lower Court. Walk the Wall Walk across the 13 towers for breathtaking countryside views. Mary Tudor was also announced Queen of England within these walls, adding to its historical significance.
2. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (‘Middy’):
- Discover the fascinating story behind the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum. This authentic gauge railway museum resurrected relics from a struggling station. Take a steam train ride (available from May to September) and experience a piece of Suffolk's railway history.
3. Explore Leiston Abbey Ruins:
- Leiston Abbey's architectural beauty lies in its ruins. Wander through this stunning monument, appreciating its historical significance and mysterious charm.
4. Stroll in Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme:
- Enjoy a leisurely walk in Brampton Park, surrounded by lush greenery. Let the kids play on the swings and slides while you relax in this peaceful oasis.
5. Discover Shugborough Estate:
- Explore the beautiful Shugborough Estate, complete with gardens, a mansion, and riverside walks. Immerse yourself in its history and natural beauty.
6. Suffolk Beaches:
- Suffolk boasts stunning beaches. Consider a visit to Southwold Beach, known for its colorful beach huts, or Aldeburgh Beach, famous for its fresh seafood and artistic community¹.
7. Sutton Hoo:
- Uncover ancient history at Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon burial site. Explore the mounds, visitor center, and scenic views of the River Deben.
8. Snape Maltings:
- Visit Snape Maltings, a cultural hub with art galleries, shops, and cafes. Enjoy the serene surroundings and perhaps catch a concert or exhibition.
9. RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve:
- Birdwatchers will appreciate RSPB Minsmere, home to diverse bird species and stunning landscapes. Explore the trails and hides for a memorable wildlife experience.
10. Suffolk Food and Drink:
- Don't miss the chance to savor Suffolk's culinary delights. Try local produce, visit farmers' markets, and enjoy traditional pubs and tearooms.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Suffolk promises a delightful day out filled with history, nature, and relaxation!