Dobbies Garden Centres is unveiling a magical line up of festive experiences for all the family to enjoy this Christmas, including the much-loved... more >

Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge IP13 6HX

Today to Tue 24 Dec

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

Christmas at the Museum

Come along to the Museum on Saturday 14th December, and join us for a festive day of Christmas fun! Enjoy a ride around the beautiful grounds of..... more >

National Horseracing Museum Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8EP

Sat 14 Dec

Wenhaston Christmas Bazaar

Christmas is coming and the Geese are getting fat and we are looking forward to our Christmas Bazaar. There will be live Christmas music being..... more >

Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston Halesworth IP19 9ES

Sat 14 Dec

Santa Specials at Steamworks

Come and ride our miniature railway to Santa's Grotto. Tickets include refreshments and a gift for children... more >

Steamworks, Blyth Road, Southwold IP18 6AZ

Sat 14 Dec

An Evening of Mediumship

Presented by our special Medium This evening gives you the opportunity to connect with a loved one from the spirit world ... more >

The Ipswich Quakers , 39 Fonnereau Road IP1 3JH

Sat 14 Dec, Sat 25 Jan 2025

Nativity Exhibition

We are hosting a Nativity Exhibition scenes celebrated around the world. Attendees can stroll through the displays, marvel at the variety of..... more >

St Mark’s Church 180 Hawthorne Drive Ipswich IP2 0QQ

Sat 14 Dec

An ancestral Christmas - Liz Yule

Liz Yule, Director of Research at The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, takes a light-hearted look at Christmases past, and how the... more >

Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL

Mon 16 Dec

Healing clinic -every Monday except Bank holidays

Healing is a completely natural process. Effectively it is thought to be a flow of beneficial energy between the healer and the recipient that deals..... more >

Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Mon 16 Dec, Mon 6 Jan 2025, and more dates until Mon 3 Feb 2025

Quiz evening

Come and join us for a Quiz Evening Ideally teams of 4, but come along and join us anyway. Book with John or Julie or just come along Bar..... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 20 Dec

Christmas Opening - Christmas Eve

Bar open Darts, books, board games, pool available Free - Buffet supper - please bring something along if you can It'll be great to see... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Tue 24 Dec

Gong Bath healing Session - The first Thursday of each month

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..... more >

Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Thu 2 Jan 2025, Thu 6 Feb 2025

Open Mic

We are enjoying our Open Mic evenings! It's a great way to spend a Friday evening - Free entertainment from local talented musicians and..... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 3 Jan 25

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meeting Friday 3rd January 2025

On Friday 3rd January 2025 at 7:30pm we welcome Chris Turland - who explores Suffolk Skies - the stories - many and various about the History of... more >

Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath IP12 4PB

Fri 3 Jan 25

Monthly Meeting, Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society

Monthly Meeting, Ipswich Group, Suffolk family History Society. Wednesday 8th January, 2025, at 7:30pm... more >

The Main Hall, Salvation Army Citadel, 558, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4PH

Wed 8 Jan 25

FREE taster session with the Bury St Edmunds Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Bury St Edmunds Rock Choir is led by singing teacher Dep Leader... more >

Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2PJ

Mon 13 Jan 2025, Mon 20 Jan 2025, Mon 10 Feb 2025

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

Are you looking to join a choir? The Ipswich Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Dep Leader. Rock Choir is unequalled in the opportunities we can..... more >

St Albans Catholic High School, Digby Road, Ipswich IP4 3NJ

Thu 16 Jan 2025, Thu 6 Feb 2025, Thu 6 Mar 2025, Thu 13 Mar 2025

More Rock Choirs

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Crowfield Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield IP6 9SZ

Sun 19 Jan 25

Adding social history to your family tree - Dr Penny Walters

History is concerned with politics, wars, royalty, politicians. As the saying goes - ‘History was written by the victorious... more >

Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL

Mon 20 Jan 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Thorndon Village Hall, High Street, Thorndon. IP23 7LX

Sat 25 Jan 25

SatARTday Club

NEW SatARTday Club, for all abilities, from age 7. All materials included. General art & design fun art club... more >

Trudi Edmunds School of Art, Rushbrooke IP30 0ER

Sat 25 Jan 2025, Sat 22 Feb 2025, Sat 22 Mar 2025

Premium

The Cedars afternoon tea 2- 4.30pm

Come along for a fun filled afternoon with like-minded people for a lovely Afternoon Tea – Reading included -£15.00 2-4... more >

19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Sat 25 Jan 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Westerfield Village Hall, Church Lane, Westerfield. IP6 9BE

Sun 26 Jan 25

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

Do you want to find a choir near you? The Sudbury Rock Choir is led by choir leader Hollie Heard. We support a number of local good causes,..... more >

The Curve Arts Centre (Drama Studio), Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NW

Mon 27 Jan 2025, Mon 3 Mar 2025, Mon 17 Mar 2025, Mon 24 Mar 2025

More Rock Choirs

Come for Coffee & craft

All very welcome to come along for tea or coffee. Chat over a hot drink. Bring your own craft activity if you wish to do so... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Thu 30 Jan 25

The Magic Of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 30 Jan 25

And Finally...Phil Collins

For over 40 years, Phil Collins has written a diverse range of songs that have defined generations. And Finally…Phil Collins are credited as being..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 31 Jan 25

Bingo evening

Our Bingo session will raise funds for locally nominated charities and good causes Bring friends, come on your own, join us! Bar open... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 31 Jan 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Castle Community Rooms, Church Street, Framlingham. IP13 9BQ

Sat 1 Feb 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

St Edmund’s Hall, Goldbrook, Hoxne IP21 5AN

Sun 2 Feb 25

The Dazzling Diamonds: The Comedy Variety Drag Show

Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds! ??? The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 6 Feb 25

Suffolk Coast Photography Workshop - Long Exposure + B&W

Southwold, Suffolk Photography Workshop. Coastline and long exposures - learn how to compose, practise long exposure and when B&W works better. more >

Southwold,, , United Kingdom IP18 6EJ

Fri 7 Feb 25 to Sun 9 Feb 2025

NYMT Acting and Musical Theatre Workshop

Our audition workshop days are split into three sessions: acting, singing and dance. Acting and dance are group sessions, and there’s no need to..... more >

Eastern Angles Centre, Gatacre Rd, Ipswich IP1 2LQ

Sun 9 Feb 25

Join our choir in Beccles/Lowestoft for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your friendly local Beccles choir is run by vocal coach Jessica Ross... more >

Blyburgate Hall, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TF

Mon 10 Feb 2025, Mon 24 Feb 2025

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Sudbury Rock Choir is led by choir leader Hollie Heard... more >

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN

Wed 12 Feb 2025, Wed 26 Feb 2025, Wed 5 Mar 2025, Wed 19 Mar 2025

More Rock Choirs

Voodoo Room

JIMI HENDRIX, ERIC CLAPTON & CREAM. Paying tribute to these legends of rock are VOODOO ROOM. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 15 Feb 25

Back In The Day

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with the ultimate nostalgia party... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sun 16 Feb 25

Back in the Day

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with Back In The Day; the ultimate nostalgia party... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sun 16 Feb 25

Beautiful Trauma: The Definitive Tribute to Pink!

International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 22 Feb 25

Trextasy

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 1 Mar 25

What's Love Got To Do With It?

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It?... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 6 Mar 25

The Intrusion

In a new and dynamic collaboration, Bric à Brac Theatre and Told by an Idiot explore the end of human civilisation and the community who outlive them... more >

East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AP

Thu 13 Mar 25

The Overtones: Up Close and Personal

The Overtones’ incredible new show features all the tight harmonies, pitch-perfect voices and synchronised dance moves that made them a household... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 14 Mar 25

That'll Be The Day

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s longest-running theatre show... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 22 Mar 25

A Country Night in Nashville

Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 28 Mar 25

Milkshake Live on Holiday

Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show! Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 29 Mar 25

Lavenham Jewellery Fair

A unique opportunity to meet local artisan jewellery makers of fine exquisite jewellery. Jewellery makes include, gold, silver, pearls and beads,..... more >

Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham CO10 9QT

Sat 12 Apr 25

Singing Afternoon with John Rutter

John returns to Snape with another goody bag of choral music new and old, including a sneak preview of an exciting new choral work he has just... more >

Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape IP17 1SP

Sun 11 May 25

The Hadleigh Show

Join us for a great family day out at the 186th Hadleigh Show on Saturday 17th May 2025 located in the beautiful setting of Holbecks Park with plenty... more >

Holbecks Park, Hadleigh IP7 5PE

Sat 17 May 25

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Upthorpe Wood

The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your wedding one of a kind!... more >

Upthorpe Wood, Reading Lane, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2AP

Sun 18 May 25

Open Gardens

Great day out in the beautiful villages of Boxford and Edwardstone! A variety of gardens from traditional cottage gardens to newly created gravel..... more >

Boxford, Sudbury CO10 5DU

Sun 1 Jun 25

Premium

80's Live

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!... more >

Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe, Undercliff Road West IP11 2DX.

Sat 7 Jun 25

The Magic Of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories..... more >

The Apex, Charter Square St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD

Fri 11 Jul 25

Mildenhall Cycling Mini-Fest

This year's Mildenhall Cycling Mini-Fest line-up consists of our traditional grass-track racing, the Fenland Flyer Gravel Time Trial and a... more >

West Row Village Hall, Church Road, West Row, Suffolk IP28 8NY

Sun 24 Aug 25

Lavenham Jewellery Fair

Rural Magpie are pleased to host this wonderful Christmas Shopping event. Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite..... more >

Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham CO10 9QT

Sat 27 Sep 25

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!