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First 175 Years since the railway reached Lowestoft

Today to Sun 20 Sep Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: View the special timeline installed in 2022 marking 175 years since the railway reached Lowestoft...

Lowestoft Maritime Museum

Today to Sun 20 Sep Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XG Heritage Open Day: A celebration of the area's rich maritime heritage. Enjoy extensive displays and much more in this ingeniously laid-out...

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

Lowestoft Festival Information Hub

Today to Sat 19 Sep Denmark Rd, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: Call in at our Lowestoft Heritage Open Days Festival information Hub at Lowestoft railway station for details on what's...

An indoor display featuring the local history of Brandon

Today, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Brandon Town Council, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon IP27 0AA Heritage Open Day: Brandon: Trades, People and Heritage A display showcasing Brandonâ€™s history through photos and text, highlighting its trades,...

History of spinning and hemp production in Halesworth

Today I-Chameleon, The Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AH Heritage Open Day: A chance to watch a real spinner in action and learn of the history of hemp production in Halesworth and surrounding areas...

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel

Today to Sun 20 Sep Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: View the giant history panel retelling the events that lead up to and the arrival in 1938 of a Kindertransport train with 500...

Kensington gardens

Today to Sun 20 Sep Kensington Gardens, Kirkley Cliff Road, Kirkley, Lowestoft NR33 0BD Heritage Open Day: Friends of Kensington gardens will be displaying the History of the gardens first opened in June 1922...

The Go-Between

Today 10 Broad St, Bungay NR35 1EE “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...

Ipswich Philatelic Society

Today, Wed 7 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 4 Nov Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF 16 September (evening): James Podger displays “‘West Indies A to V”. 7 October(afternoon): Graham Wylde displays “GB QV Surface Printed Issues on...

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

Today, Wed 30 Sep, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov Sudbury Rugby Club, Whittome Field, Spicer Way, Sudbury CO10 0GB Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Sudbury Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Lee Birnie...

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Halesworth and District Museum: Everyday Life in Edwardian Halesworth

Today to Sat 19 Sep Halesworth and District Museum, Station Building, Station Road, Halesworth IP19 8BZ Heritage Open Day: This exhibition, new for 2026, features shops and industries of Halesworth at the turn of the 20th Century...

Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panels

Today to Sun 20 Sep Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: Find out more about the Lowestoft Schools Evacuation of June 1940 by viewing these special panels at the Railway Station where...

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Today and Thu 17 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity...

The Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum Southwold

Today to Fri 18 Sep Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum, Ferry Road, Southwold IP18 6NB Heritage Open Day: The last rowing/sailing lifeboat on the East Coast built in 1893 and operational for 25 years The museum has a new display of...

Everyday pottery

Today to Sun 20 Sep Broad House, Nicholas Everitt Park, Lowestoft NR33 9JR Heritage Open Day: What could be more everyday than crockery? Have you had a cup of tea today? A meal on a china plate?...

Lydia Eva YH89 Steam Drifter

Today to Sun 20 Sep Heritage Quay, South Pier, Lowestoft NR33 0AE Heritage Open Day: The Lydia Eva is Great Yarmouth's last steam drifter. Built in 1930 she acts as a floating museum of the town's...

St Peter's by the Waterfront & The Ipswich Charter Hangings

Today, Thu 17 Sep College Street, Ipswich IP4 1BF Heritage Open Day: Visit this historic mariner's church which has links to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, view our heritage displays and the Ipswich...

Ipswich Trail Makers - Digital Blue Plaque Trail

Today to Sun 20 Sep A B P Ipswich, Old Custom House, Common Quay, Key Street, Ipswich IP4 1BY Heritage Open Day: A Digital Blue Plaque Trail, made possible by a collaborative project working with primary Schools and the Heritage Blue Plaques...

A Window to Felixstowe's Past

Today to Sun 20 Sep Hamilton Road Shopfronts, Felixstowe IP11 7NL Heritage Open Day: A display of historic pictures displayed in Felixstowe shops showing how they looked in the past...

Lowestoft North Cliff Community Garden (CIO) - The Hanging 'Kitchen' Gardens of Lowestoft

Today, Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep Lowestoft North Cliff Community Garden, Crown Score, Lowestoft NR32 1JH Heritage Open Day: After several years of pursuing the idea of a communal garden a group of us have formed a registered charity, the Lowestoft North...

Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum

Today, Fri 18 Sep Sparrow's Nest Gardens, Sparrows Nest, Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XG Heritage Open Day: During WW2 Lowestoft was home to the Royal Naval Patrol Service - HMS Europa. This fascinating museum provides a unique insight...

Mincarlo LT412 Diesel Trawler

Today to Sun 20 Sep Heritage Quay, South Pier, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AE Heritage Open Day: Mincarlo LT412 is the last surviving diesel sidewinder trawler built in Lowestoft. Launched in 1961 and now moored on Heritage...

I Worked There - Lost Employers of Lowestoft Exhibition

Today to Sun 20 Sep Lowestoft Community Library, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR Heritage Open Day: Find out about Lowestoft's lost industries, and the jobs people used to do. Discover the lives of the people who lived and...

A look back at Lowestoft High Street Book Group's books

Today to Sat 19 Sep Shop, 132 High Street, Lowestoft NR32 1HP Heritage Open Day: A display of the High Street Book Group books in our local bookshop from 2020 to the present day...

Ipswich Society Talk

Today Museum Street Methodist Church, Black Horse Lane, Ipswich IP1 2EF Heritage Open Day: Kicking off this year's programme of our annual Winter Talks and to celebrate this yearâ€™s HOD theme â€˜Everyday History...

A Thousand Kisses - Stories of the Kindertransport

Today to Sat 19 Sep Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: Lowestoft Railway Station offers another chance to see the critically acclaimed exhibition, A Thousand Kisses, telling the story...

Halesworth Heritage History Hub

Today to Sat 19 Sep The Magickal Emporium, 1 Market Place, Halesworth IP19 8BA Heritage Open Day: The Halesworth U3A Local History Group invite you to a heritage history hub at The Magickal Emporium, Halesworth...

Lowestoft - Yarmouth Railway Exhibition

Today to Sat 19 Sep Parcels Office Public Exhibition Space, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: Exhibition featuring memories and images of the former Lowestoft to Yarmouth Railway which opened in 1903 and closed in 1970 An...

The Life and Times of the Fisher Theatre

Today to Sat 19 Sep 10 Broad Street, Bungay NR35 1EE Heritage Open Day: This exhibition explores the Fisherâ€™s colourful history, from its early days as part of David Fisherâ€™s ambitious Theatre...

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

Thu 17 Sep, Thu 24 Sep, and more dates until Thu 19 Nov 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 local musician Lee Birnie...

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Victorian Pharmacy

Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep 59 High Street, Lowestoft NR32 1JA Heritage Open Day: Preserved original pharmacy shop fittings, signage and shop front. A pharmacy from 1859 to 2012...

Guided Tour of Halesworth Cemetery

Thu 17 Sep Halesworth Cemetery, Holton Road, Halesworth IP19 8HD Heritage Open Day: The restored cemetery chapels will be open and the burial register database (1855-1918) will be available if visitors wish to...

Felixstowe's Changing Faces

Thu 17 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Felixstowe Museum, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Heritage Open Day: An exhibition of people from Felixstowe's past compared with those of today. Discover how life in Felixstowe has changed,...

Powder Puffs to Power Plugs

Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep Brandon Heritage Centre, The Old Fire Station, 35 George Street, Brandon Town Council, Brandon IP27 0BX Heritage Open Day: An engaging exhibition exploring the transformation of womenâ€™s daily routines from labour-intensive domestic life to modern,...

Architectural Oddities

Thu 17 Sep Ipswich Unitarian Meeting House, Friars Street, Ipswich IP1 1TD Heritage Open Day: One of a series of talks by architect Stuart Edgar about special architectural features in Suffolk...

Quay Street through the Looking Glass

Thu 17 Sep United Reform Church, Quay Street, Halesworth IP19 8EX Heritage Open Day: An interesting historical talk taking an in-depth look at the history of The Quay and Quay Street and exploring the people who...

The Red House, Aldeburgh

Thu 17 Sep to Sun 20 Sep The Red House, Golf Lane, Aldeburgh IP15 5PZ Heritage Open Day: A chance to explore Benjamin Britten's life and work at the Aldeburgh home he shared with his life partner, Peter Pears and...

Echoes of the Maltings - A 19th-Century Industrial Adventure

Thu 17 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Britten Pears Arts, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, Snape Bridge, Snape, Saxmundham IP17 1SP Heritage Open Day: Long before it became a world-renowned home for music, Snape Maltings was a bustling inland port...

Christ Church Lowestoft

Thu 17 Sep, Fri 18 Sep Christ Church Square, Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XD Heritage Open Day: We are an Anglican parish church in the Church of England â€“ in fact, we are the most easterly parish!...

Lowestoft Arts Centre. Exhibition of Art. Plus information boards of the heritage of the building

Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep 13 St. Peters Street, Lowestoft NR32 1QA Heritage Open Day: Lowestoft Arts Centre is a non-profit art centre and has a gallery manned by volunteers...

The Go-Between

Thu 17 Sep 19-75 Morton Rd, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JH “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...

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

Thu 17 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Thu 26 Nov St Albans Catholic High School, Digby Road, Ipswich IP4 3NJ Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Ipswich Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Lee Birnie...

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North Lowestoft United Reformed Church

Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep United Reformed Church, 166A London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1HB Heritage Open Day: A chance to view this Victorian Italianate, United Reformed Church Building, In London Road North. NR32 1HB...

Old Jewish Cemetery, Ipswich

Fri 18 Sep Total Car Parks, 3 Salthouse Lane, Ipswich IP4 1GA Heritage Open Day: A grade II listed burial site containing graves of the Jewish community in Suffolk and surrounding areas between beginning of 17th...

A film Screening of Caroline - A New Musical by Eastern Angles Theatre

Fri 18 Sep Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8JB Caroline – A new musical by Eastern Angles Theatre A recorded Screening from a previous live show - Friday 18th Sept The theme is of course around...

80’s Mania

Fri 18 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Europe’s Official 1980’s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 28 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome...

Beccles Hungate Church (Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church)

Fri 18 Sep Hungate Church, Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church, Hungate, Beccles NR34 9TT Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see the interior of historic Hungate Church (Methodist and United Reformed) and find out about its long history...

Walking Tour of Holton Pits, Halesworth

Fri 18 Sep Holton Pits, Southwold Road, Holton IP19 8PW Heritage Open Day: Wander around Holton Pits, a lovely 20-acre site that was saved by and for the community...

Eye Bach Choir - Music in the Making

Fri 18 Sep Eye Town Hall, 1 Broad Street, Eye IP23 7AF Heritage Open Day: Come and join Eye Bach Choir for open rehearsals on Friday 11th and Friday 18th September...

Free open day with guided tours

Fri 18 Sep Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum, The Street, Flixton, Bungay NR35 1NZ Heritage Open Day: The museum usually charges admission but will be free to enter on this day with guided tours. Free admission...

Lavenham Guildhall

Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham CO10 9QZ Heritage Open Day: Free entry to one of the most spectacular timber-framed buildings of medieval England...

Felixstowe Heritage Exhibition

Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Felixstowe Methodist Church, Trinity, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe IP11 7AN Heritage Open Day: An exhibition of historic photos and artefacts showing the history of Felixstowe, Walton and the Trimleys...

Wool Linen Silk

Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep St Mary's Church, St Mary's Street, Bungay NR35 1AX Heritage Open Day: A celebration of vestments and textiles across various faiths in the Bungay area. A celebration of vestments and textiles across...

Melford Hall

Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9AA Heritage Open Day: Enjoy Free entry to Melford Hall, garden and parkland from 18th-20th September this Heritage Open Days...

St. Margaret's Church, Lowestoft Open for Visitors

Fri 18 Sep St. Margaret's Church, Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft NR32 4BW Heritage Open Day: Come along, soak up the history of this beautiful medieval grade 1 listed church. Organ Recital during Heritage Open Days for...

Beccles - Explore St Michael's Church and Beccles Photo Club Annual Exhibition

Fri 18 Sep New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE Heritage Open Day: The Grade 1 late 14th century church of St Michael the Archangel (including the North Porch, opened especially for the event) is...

Lowestoft Blitz Walk with aviation historian Bob Collis

Fri 18 Sep LADIA office, 3 St Peter's Street, Lowestoft NR32 1QA Heritage Open Day: A once only opportunity in this year's HODs Festival to join popular Lowestoft aviation historian Bob Collis on another...

Journeys of Hope

Sat 19 Sep 1 Railway Approach, Felixstowe IP11 9UD Heritage Open Day: A performance of music, dance and poetry inspired by historic events, personal stories and famous wartime speeches - on Felixstowe...

Worthy Women

Sat 19 Sep Bungay Town Hall, 1A Broad Street, Bungay NR35 1EE Heritage Open Day: Many woman in Bungay have contributed to both the development of the town and surrounding area, and to the welfare of its...

Corton in the 19th and 20th Century

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Corton Village Hall, The Street, Corton, Lowestoft NR32 5HW Heritage Open Day: History of Corton covering the past two centuries. History of Corton with an emphasis on the 20th century, fishing, farming, the...

Open Church Day at the United Reformed Church, Halesworth

Sat 19 Sep United Reformed Church, Quay Street, Halesworth IP19 8PE Heritage Open Day: The church will be open for the public throughout the day, giving you the chance to explore the building and hear the history and...

Free Crafty Workshops: Weaving, Market Trading & More

Sat 19 Sep Sudbury Town Hall, Old Market Place, Sudbury CO10 1TL Heritage Open Day: Join us at the Town Hall for a host of free, drop-in crafty workshops celebrating Sudbury's everyday working histories!...

Gainsborough's House

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Gainsboroughs House, 46-47 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU Heritage Open Day: For Heritage Open Days 2026, visit Gainsborough's House for free! Wander the historic house and garden and explore current...

Port to Port art installation - Landguard Fort & Felixstowe Museum

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Landguard Fort, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Heritage Open Day: The beautiful centrepiece of the project will be a large-scale installation composed of sail-shaped patchworks...

Aldeburgh Museum

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Moot Hall, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh IP15 5DS Heritage Open Day: Housed in the iconic Grade I Listed, timber framed, Tudor Moot Hall and home of the Town Council, Aldeburgh museum showcases the...

Lodge of Prudence No:388 Masonic Hall

Sat 19 Sep : The Masonic Hall, Market Place, Halesworth IP19 8BB Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see inside the Masonic Hall in Halesworth and hear about some of those occupations followed by members of the...

Beccles Library Craft activities for children based on theme of Sports and Horse Racing

Sat 19 Sep Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB Heritage Open Day: A children's activity: use craft materials to make your own horse and have a race or make a sports trophy; sports finger...

Southwold Arts Centre Exhibition

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep St. Edmunds Hall, Cumberland Road, Southwold IP18 6JP Heritage Open Day: Join Southwold Arts Centre for an archival dive into it's history, including exploring the history of the building, the...

The History of Beach Huts in Felixstowe

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep The Hut, Felixstowe Promenade, Felixstowe IP11 7TP Heritage Open Day: This Exhibition at The Hut on Felixstowe promenade tells the story of Beach Huts in Felixstowe Felixstowe is reputed to have been...

Ipswich School Heritage Open Morning

Sat 19 Sep Ipswich School, Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG Heritage Open Day: Tours will take place at 0900, 1000 and 1100. There is no need to book â€“ visitors can simply arrive at the reception of the main...

Silent Witness: The 1940 Weekend. An Exploration of Landscape, War and Memory

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep The Old School, The Green, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9DX Heritage Open Day: Step into 1940 at The Old School, Long Melford. Interactive festival with replica pillbox, WWII vehicles, Mick Cant's...

Little Hall

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Historic Suffolk Ltd, Little Hall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QZ Heritage Open Day: One of the oldest buildings in this Suffolk wool town, a 14th century house built for clothiers and then mirroring the changing...

Leiston Quaker Meeting House

Sat 19 Sep Quaker Meeting House, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston IP16 4HE Heritage Open Day: Quakers have been meeting in Leiston since the 1670s, and the present Meeting House was built in 1860...

East Anglia Postal History Society

Sat 19 Sep Garden Room, Red Gables Resource Centre, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket IP14 1BE Autumn Meeting (Member’s displays and bourse)

The History and Future of Trimley Railway Station @ 2 Sisters Art Centre

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Two Sisters Arts Centre, High Road, Trimley St. Mary, Felixstowe IP11 0SP Heritage Open Day: An exhibition at the Sisters Art Centre about the history of Trimley Railway station and the efforts being made to save it...

Marina Comedy Club September 2026

Sat 19 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH With Milton Jones, Daman Bamrah, Kate Lucas and hosted by Adam Coumas • MILTON JONES – Headlining the show is Milton Jones who can be seen...

CLAY 1A: Lost Cargo Hunt

Sat 19 Sep Waterfront House, 1A Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS Heritage Open Day: Follow the trail. Uncover the stories. Find the lost cargo. Weâ€™re inviting families, curious explorers and budding treasure...

The Masonic Lodge of Felixstowe

Sat 19 Sep and Sun 20 Sep Masonic Halls Felixstowe, 19 Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7EP Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to find out more about the Felixstowe Lodge and Freemasonry. Visitors will be able to tour the lodge and the...

Red Rose Chain invite you to explore Gippeswyk Hall & The Avenue Theatre

Sat 19 Sep Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich IP2 9AF Heritage Open Day: Ever wondered what really went on in our beautiful (most-likely haunted!) base at Gippeswyk Hall over the centuries?...

Who Do You Think You Are? Family History Event 2

Sat 19 Sep Magickal Emporium, 1 Market Place, Halesworth IP19 8BA Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to explore your ancestry and useful hints on ways to find out more. The Halesworth u3a Family History group will...

St Peterâ€™s Church, Brandon

Sat 19 Sep 8 Church End, Brandon IP27 0JE Heritage Open Day: Join us for an inspiring, fun-filled day celebrating local history, creativity, nature, and community...

American Car Show at Stonham Barns Park

Sun 20 Sep Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT In association with the Knuckle Busters UK Car Club, The American Car Show is back again with a large range of American Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, and...

Southwold Railway

Sun 20 Sep Southwold Railway Trust, Blyth Road, Southwold IP18 6AZ Heritage Open Day: Heritage Railway promoting the memory of The Southwold Railway which ran between Halesworth and Southwold between 1879 and 1929...

Port to Port art installation - Felixstowe Museum

Sun 20 Sep Felixstowe Museum, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Heritage Open Day: The beautiful centrepiece of the project will be a large-scale installation composed of sail-shaped patchworks...

Guided Tour of the Mettingham Orthodox Church

Sun 20 Sep The White House, Low Road, Mettingham, Bungay NR35 1TP Heritage Open Day: Guided tour of the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church in Mettingham. Fr Mark Tattum-Smith will conduct tours of the Joy of All...

Heritage Orchard Day

Sun 20 Sep The Orchard, Coulson Lane, Brandon IP27 0 Heritage Open Day: Come and celebrate 'Harvest' in our Orchard. Come and celebrate 'Harvest' in our Orchard and discover the...

Bury St Edmunds Guildhall

Sun 20 Sep The Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1PR Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a weekend of re-enactment in an 800-year-old Grade I listed building in Suffolk...

West End Does: Lowestoft

Sun 20 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Starring KATIE TONKINSON, ROB HOUCHEN, NIC MYERS and IAN MCINTOSH! Hosted by JOE TRACINI, featuring the voice of MATT LUCAS and backed by an...

Curzon Lodge - Cellar Tour

Sun 20 Sep 47 St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich IP1 1TW Heritage Open Day: A look around our arched undercroft cellar with its niches, Roman bricks, flags stone flooring, ancient beams, remains of a wine...

Abbey Grove Walk

Sun 20 Sep Abbey Grove, Eastward Ho, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 9GA Heritage Open Day: A guided walk around Abbey Grove in Felixstowe. Join the us for a gentle guided walk around Abbey Grove, one of Felixstoweâ€™s...

Sproughton Tithe Barn

Sun 20 Sep Tithe Barn Sproughton, Lower street, Sproughton, Ipswich IP83AA Heritage Open Day: The historic Tithe Barn is located in the village of Sproughton on the Lower Street,near the river. Access via the 8b bus or car...

Near This Place - Walk & Talk

Sun 20 Sep Concourse and station surrounds, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG Heritage Open Day: Aviation historian Bob Collis hosts a fascinating walk & talk detailing how Lowestoft Railway Station and its surrounds were...

Felixstowe Museum

Sun 20 Sep Felixstowe Museum, View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Heritage Open Day: An award-winning museum houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts and photos related to Felixstowe's history...

Halesworth Airfield Museum

Sun 20 Sep Halesworth Airfield Museum, Sparrowhawk Road, Holton, Halesworth IP19 8NH Heritage Open Day: World War II American Airfield Museum and local history site. The Airfield Museum will be open for the afternoon, with very...

Beccles Library Lego activities for children based on theme of Sports and Horse Racing

Sun 20 Sep Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB Heritage Open Day: A children's activity: use Lego to create a bicycle, racing car or boat; games activities and colouring activities too...

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 20th September 2026

Sun 20 Sep, Sun 27 Sep, and more dates until Sun 25 Oct Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot 20th September 2026 Unfortunately rained off on Sunday but back again this weekend and hoping for good...

Landguard Fort

Sun 20 Sep Viewpoint Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW Heritage Open Day: A Grade 1 listed building with a rich military and maritime heritage. Visitors will be able to appreciate the development, from...

7th Felixstowe Scout Hut - a pre war barrack building

Sun 20 Sep The Scout Hut, Mill Lane, Felixstowe IP11 2NW Heritage Open Day: This will be the last time to see this historic building before it is dismantled and moved when the 7th Felixstowe Scouts move to...

How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...

Mon 21 Sep to Sun 27 Sep Webuyanycar, Bury St Edmunds, Asda Bury St Edmunds Superstore, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3SP Webuyanycar, Felixstowe Morrisons, Grange Farm Avenue, IP11 2XD Webuyanycar, Haverhill, Cambridge Road Retail Park, Park Road, CB9 7YD Webuyanycar, Ipswich Makro, 21 Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich IP3 9SJ Webuyanycar, Ipswich Ranelagh Road, Matalan, Ipswich IP2 0AQ Webuyanycar, Lowestoft North Quay, North Quay Retail Park, NR32 2ED Webuyanycar, Newmarket Retail Park, S CO10 2XB Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Suffolk webuyanycar branch, no catch, just a...

‘Hands Across the Sea’ – Helen Baggott

Mon 21 Sep Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL In September the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group will welcome back Helen Baggott to give them more stories from her collection of historic...

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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!

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