Events Around Ipswich

Finally a new farmers market for Suffolk’s county town! We’re thrilled to be bringing a host of top quality local producers to the new Corn Hill in the centre of Ipswich from April.

Winner of the BYMT New Music Theatre Award 2019 Julia Mosley has nothing. No home, no family, no future. She is a prisoner in Victorian London. A ‘fallen woman’.

Geoffrey Kay presents his illustrated talk THE CRYSTAL PALACE, AND THE 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION The amazing story of the building, what was displayed, and the people who organized the world’s first international exhibition. An amazing event visited by huge numbers from this region and across the country....

Suffolk Soul Singers are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special concert of timeless soul and gospel classics, as well as contemporary hits with a soulful twist.

The Crafted Classique, in association with British Cycling, returns for its sixth year with 55km, 100km and 100mile courses through the picturesque Suffolk countryside. Savour a complimentary coffee and a bacon roll on the start line before taking in fabulous views on this timed event.

The Crafted Classique, in association with British Cycling, returns for its sixth year with 55km, 100km and 100mile courses through the picturesque Suffolk countryside. Riders can savour a complimentary coffee and a bacon roll on the start line before taking in fabulous views on this timed event.

Regular open garage sale for you to pick up a bargain. Just come along and browse. Free mug of tea or Coffee

Open garage sale with a wide variety of items including clothes, furniture books and bric a brac. Items sold to raise money for the charity.

A social club for people with a learning disability. All welcome. A variety of events activities and themed nights.

Red Rose Chain presents Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet at Theatre in the Forest 31 JULY – 25 AUGUST The Montague Mods are revving up their mopeds, the Capulets are rocking their leather biker jackets – bitter rivals from different worlds and that’s the way its always been.

Learn the History of the iconic Martlesham Heath Airfield from, jan 1917 to its closure in 1963 - in one of the best preserved WW2 Control Tower - built in 1943 for the USAAF - to find out more go to: www.mhas.org.uk.Group and School Visits by prior arrangements.

Award winning S facing gently sloping garden of 1½ acres, overlooking the rolling Suffolk countryside. Designed and maintained by owners for yr-round colour and interest, lots of island beds, well stocked with 1000s of bulbs, shrubs and perennials, vegetable plot, display of 100+ hanging baskets for spring and summer.

Fete at Uvedale Hall to raise funds to purchase an onsite defibrillator. Stalls include Tombola, Nearly new and new stall, book stall, jumble, bric-a-brac, hot dogs and burgers, cake stall, teas and coffee, games for young and old and much, much more. There will be live music and the draw will take place at 3:30 pm.

Every Wednesday during June, July & August we are opening the Great Hall and Linenfold Parlour. Our Tour Guides are on hand to explain the importance of these rooms within British and American history and detail how Otley Hall has remained largely intact for over 500 years.

Otley Hall is delighted to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice this year by donating all admission fees on Wednesday 7th August. Plant sales and stalls will be manned by St Elizabeth Hospice volunteers, so come and help support our wonderful local Hospice.

Wild tots - We’re going on a Bear Hunt. Age 18months+

Foxburrow Farm: An opportunity for young people (11-16 years old) and their accompanying adult to learn together about the different habitat that supports wildlife in our county and provides them a home where they can thrive.

Family activity afternoon. Pond dipping, dragonfly & damselfly trails, crafts & games

Colour matching, smelly potions & more

Go in search of creatures of the night including bat detector walk

How many challenges can you complete and which ones will you choose. For children aged 3 and above. Younger siblings are welcome to come along but please note activities will be aimed at those aged 3+

Follow the adventures of Peter Rabbit.

Build a play ship for your voyage to save marine life. For unaccompanied children aged 6-11 years

Family morning.Find out about weird and wonderful wildlife, can you tell fact from fiction?

Teddy Bears picnic at Foxburrow farm. Bring your favourite teddy, follow the famous bear trail and join a group picnic. Outdoor play, exploration and adventure for under 5’s and their carers. Younger and older siblings welcome although please note activities will be aimed at those aged 18 months - 5 years.