What's On and Things To Do Around Lavenham

Visit Lavenham Guildhall on one of our spinning days and see our wonderful volunteers in action; demonstrating the traditional art of spinning wool into the yarn we see and recognise today. Our spinning demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Every week on a Thursday.

Join us for a short talk about the Guildhall over coffee and biscuits before enjoying a guided walk around historic Lavenham uncover secrets and hidden tales. Lovely light lunch included. A guided walk around the historic centre of this unique medieval village.

Come along on July 14 and experience for yourself fleece dyeing and spinning first hand. This annual event showcases traditional and medieval spinning techniques. Discover how raw wool is spun into yarn, and see dyeing and colour processes all done by hand.

Lavenham Farmers Market is officially the best market in Suffolk. This fantastic Farmers’ Market boasts over 30 of the highest quality, small scale producers in Suffolk.

A free beachcombing event in Lavenham Library. Can you decipher the clues to find the treasures hidden in the mini shingle beach? There will be a tableful of beachcombing treasures for you to handle. Have you ever seen a mammoth’s tooth?!

A wonderful evening event with Open Air Cinema and live entertainment and the showing of "the cultist of cult films" The Blues Brothers - brilliant music and fantastic car chases, in the grounds of Kentwell. All you need to bring is your own chair/blanket and picnic/fizz/wine! for a glorious night under the stars.

Melford Hall’s Art Fair is not only an opportunity to view and buy the paintings of a group of East Anglian artists, but also to meet them as they demonstrate their skills.

A guided walk along the the old railway line and taking in three water mills as well as Sudbury’s famous water meadows. A pleasant 5.5 mile guided walk from magnificent Melford Hall to Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury.

Join one of our naval history experts as he recounts tales of the Hyde Parker naval exploits. Meet in the library for a rsum of the naval exploits of the Hyde Parker family. From the Baltic to the Caribbean or from the Indian to the Atlantic Oceans, the Hyde Parker family were a sea-faring dynasty.

A popular guided walk taking in some railway and village history as well as both some modern archaeology and the natural beauty of the Suffolk countryside. Join us for a guided four-mile walk retracing the route of the former Great Eastern Railway Line linking the medieval wool towns of Lavenham and Long Melford.

20 + gardens open in beautiful village of Chelsworth. Ample free parking for for cars and coaches. Refreshments available. Garden and Craft stalls. In aid of All Saints church

Over 20 gardens open to the public, plus refreshments, stalls, entertainments and displays. All set in a beautiful riverside village with picturesque cottages, ancient church and cosy pub. Plenty of parking for cars and coaches.

A free beachcombing event in Long Melford Library. Can you decipher the clues to find the treasures hidden in the mini-beach? There will be a tableful of beachcombing treasures for you to handle. Have you ever seen a mammoth’s tooth?!

Family Fun Day on Saturday 30th June 2018 @ The Delphi Centre CO10 2QQ. The Family Fun Day will have a range of inflatables: Bouncy Castles, Megga Slide, Last man standing, Large Football Dart Board, Dance & Bounce Castle, Electric Go Karts, Donkeys, OVER 50 STALLS!

Members’ displays. Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: David Gottesmann (Secretary).

This fantastic Farmers’ Market, a huge hit in the town centre is now one of Suffolk’s busiest town markets. Every month the stunning venue is filled with some of the regions very highest quality local produce.

Please join us for a fun family day out, with a host of attractions, including; Pony rides, Bouncy castle, Fairground games, Tug of war, Tombola, Dance & Gymnastics display, Craft stalls, plant stall, BBQ, Bar, Ice cream stall and MORE!!

Lee Thomas is a Colchester-based artist, who has established a reputation for creating emotive works of boats and seascapes. Much of the inspiration for his work is taken from the Eastern counties coastlines, including Mersea.

An informal country garden surrounded by meadows which are managed to encourage floral diversity and wildlife. Take a pleasant stroll through the grasses and wild flowers on seasonally mown paths.

The Ynysowen choir from Aberfan in Wales, will be performing a concert in St Mary’s Church, Cavendish, Suffolk at 7.30pm on Saturday 30th June 2018. The choir is again returning to Cavendish after performing very successful and enjoyable concerts in the village in past years. The large choir also includes soloists.

Three acre garden with wildlife pond formal Koi pond, herbaceous borders, orchard, woodland and wildlife area, large productive vegetable plot with poly tunnel and greenhouses.

Black tie or smart casual fundraising event in aid of Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group, a Colchester based charity and non-profit making group supporting children 0-19 years of age with additional needs in a tots group, fully integrated nursery and after-school clubs for children with challenging

The Stowmarket Striders Friday 5 mile race is leg 2 of the prestigious Friday 5 Series of races. The course is an accurately measured five miles, is chip timed and is run under UKA rules. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st three male and female finishers.

Our Annual fund raising fete. Proceeds are divided amongst local groups. The village hall, Little Teapots Pre School, Chedburgh Church, Little Teacups Mother and Child Group, Chedburgh Brownies and The Gardening Club. The Womens Institute provide refreshments and Parish Council are involved.

An oasis in the heart of Stowmarket this ½ acre walled Victorian kitchen garden has been restored and replanted since 2012. Showcasing many heritage vegetable varieties as well as trained fruit trees, herb bed, cut flower border, old roses and apple tunnel.

Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her on tour this autumn. The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood.

Martial Arts Training every Monday. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned martial artist, Wing Chun will teach you to be street smart and able to defend yourself and your loved ones. You don’t need to be fit because most of what we do takes out our opponent in under 7 seconds.

Theodora’s attendance of two coronations during her time as Marchioness demonstrated the social circles she mixed in and the role she played in society.

Learn more about the children who lived here - Theodora’s daughters Phyllis and Marjorie. Follow their stories around the House, and discover more about their lives at Ickworth. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Theodora’s attendance of two coronations during her time as Marchioness demonstrated the social circles she mixed in and the role she played in society.

Discover the woman behind the title. With a new exhibition in the house discover Theodora, the 4th Marchioness of Bristol - a thoroughly modern woman whose vision, passion and commitment helped to seal the future of the Ickworth we experience today. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome.

Ickworth is now open every day of the week except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Wednesdays. Join us as we test fully opening the House this year for the first time. For years, Ickworth would close its doors every winter time and every Wednesday for vital conservation cleaning.

Join Dr Maggie Exon to discover the story of Ickworth through its buildings, both seen and unseen. Booking Advisable. Phone: 01284 736140. Children are welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s basement unfolds around you. It’s the village dance tonight at Horringer Village Hall and some of the Ickworth servants are planning to attend.

Ickworth is now open every day of the week except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Wednesdays. Join us as we test fully opening the House this year for the first time. For years, Ickworth would close its doors every winter time and every Wednesday for vital conservation cleaning.

Fun for all the family with live entertainment, shopping, children’s games & activities and demonstrations of countryside skills. Don’t miss our new Country Estate Fayre with fun for all the family.

We welcome the HandleBards this summer for a joyful performance of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Ickworth welcome for the first time ever, The HandleBards - the world’s first cycling theatre company.

Support The Ickworth Church Conservation Trust and delve into the history behind Ickworth Church. Nestled into the Ickworth parkland stands Ickworth Church - the oldest surviving building on the Ickworth Estate, and the only reminder of the earlier parish of Ickworth.

Discover the woman behind the title. With a new exhibition in the house discover Theodora, the 4th Marchioness of Bristol - a thoroughly modern woman whose vision, passion and commitment helped to seal the future of the Ickworth we experience today. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome.

A rare opportunity to experience helping with our Conservation Team. A rare opportunity to experience helping with our conservation cleaning by signing up to volunteer for an afternoon. This is a great chance to get hands on with our collection as well as being involved with caring for this incredible place.

Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s basement unfolds around you. The family are well situated at Ickworth to easily travel to Newmarket in their Rolls Royce. This weekend Lady Bristol has guests arriving to attend the annual July race meeting.

Jazz at the hunter Club presents the young sax hero taking the London scene by storm with his exciting styling of stirring jazz classics and striking originals. With CHRIS INGHAM (piano), Rev. ANDREW BROWN (bass) and GEORGE DOUBLE (drums).

Following its hugely successful first year of trading, Bury St Edmunds’ Farmers’ Market is back!

An iconic exhibition of images from some of the 20th Century’s greatest photographic artists. Experience a prestigious, hand-curated, collection of rare vintage photographs and limited edition prints celebrating the remarkable life and career of Hollywood legend, Marilyn Monroe.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Suffolk Open Studios 2018 launches in June to celebrate the county’s thriving artistic community. 100+ artists will open their studios to give visitors a unique opportunity to “look behind the scenes” and see them in action. The programme runs over the first 4 weekends of June, commencing Sat 2 June.

A day of pampering & well-being. 40 stalls offering a good variety of retail products, 1-2-1 Tarot/Clairvoyant readings, treatments/healing such as Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Rahanni etc. Sound Healing FREE workshops all day.

10th Annual Great Barton Bloomin’ Beautiful Open Gardens Up to 25 Gardens Open Lunches! Teas! Crafts! Cake stall! HUMUNGOUS TOMBOLA!

Bourse with Eric Whitbread. Organised by Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Rod Finn (Secretary).