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What's On and Things To Do Around Suffolk
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Long Melford Open Gardens
Plenty of gardens to see throughout the beautifull village of Long Melford.
Gardens from courtyard to country mansion.
With plants sales, refreshments with home-made cakes. There’s plenty to see and be inspired by. Come and spend the day with us.
All funds going towards Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford
Village of Long Melford
Today
Nayland Church Fete
This is a wonderful traditional fete with side shows including zippy dipper, bouncy castle, splat the rat, and coconut shy, stalls including plants, books, vintage, DIY/Tools.
Nayland Playing Field, Church Lane, Nayland
Today
Circus Wonderland
Britain’s most magical circus is returning to Ipswich, with high flying acrobats, jugglers and clowns promising fun for all the family.
Chantry Park, Ipswich
Today
Craft and Gift Fayre
Join us for one of our regular craft and gift fayres housed in our beautiful Edwardian Building A wide variety of stalls, including cheeses, pies, handbags jewellery, handmade cards and artwork, ceramic picture tiles, candles in tea cups ect......
Free Parking
Refreshments available all day.
Fynn Valley Golf Club Witnesham, Ipswich - just 2 miles due north of Ipswich
Today
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Woodwards - Open Garden for NGS
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.
Woodwards, Ipswich
Today, Sun 8 Jul, Tue 24 Jul
Stonham Barns Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday Car Boot + Truck Show
Another busy Car Boot last Sunday with over 120 sellers and this Sunday we expect the same again as the popular Stonham Truck Show is on at the same time. Plus our first Bank Holiday Monday Stonham Barns Car Boot for quite a few years. Come and sell from £5 on Monday as well.
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal
Today, Sun 3 Jun, Sun 10 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sun 24 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 8 Jul, Sun 15 Jul, Sun 22 Jul
Wedding Festival and Fair
This is a wedding fair not to be missed. The beautiful church of St Mary’s will be decorated with flowers and wedding dresses, as well as displays to help couples plan their big day.
Great Blakenham Parish Room, The Chequers Freehouse and St Mary’s Church, Great Blakenham, Suffolk
Today
The Festival of the Naked Sheep
Come and join us for our annual festival of all things wool related!
There will be lots to do for the whole family such as:
• Sheep shearing demonstrations
• Take part in preparing and rolling fleeces
• Demonstrations from spinners, dyers and felters
• Craft activities for the children including face painting,...
Baylham House Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham
Today
Leaven Hall - Open Garden for NGS
A long gravel drive leads to the wisteria and rose clad C17 house set amid 15 acres of meadows and gardens. Walled garden and a huge pond/bog garden/woodland with lawns and mature trees. There is a working vegetable/cut flower garden and peach, nectarine and apricots by the pool.
Leaven Hall, Colchester
Today
Ickworth - Children’s Crafts - The Women of Ickworth
To celebrate women getting the Vote 100 years ago we’ll be delving into the history of women at Ickworth with our crafts. As you visit the property you can learn about the key women of Ickworth’s history; their lives and their influence on the estate.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Today to Sun 3 Jun
Lions Club of Ipswich Annual Art Show
This annual Art Show takes place in the beautiful Tithe Barn in Sproughton over the late May Bank Holiday Weekend and will offer a fantastic opportunity for visitors to view over 300 pieces of work by local artists.
Tithe Barn, Lower Street, Sproughton, Ipswich
Today
Holm House - Open Garden for NGS
7 different areas to see: lawn with mature trees and Holm Oaks; formal garden with topiary, box hedging and borders with year round interest; rose garden; woodland walk with hellebores, camellias, rhododendrons and bulbs; cut flower garden with greenhouse and cutting beds; large kitchen garden with impressive
Holm House, Bury St. Edmunds
Today
Love your Zoo – How to Build a Zoo
As part of our BIAZA Love your Zoo celebrations, find out all about how zoos were built then and now, and help us create a zoo of the future.
Africa Alive!
Today to Sun 3 Jun
Spring Exhibition - Society of East Anglian Watercolourists
An East Anglian art collective is set to open their spring exhibition in Snape.
The Spring Exhibition by the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists (SEAW) will take place at The Pond Gallery at Snape Maltings.
Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk
Today to Wed 30 May
Ickworth - Phyliss & Marjorie Children’s Trail
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Today to Sun 22 Jul
Cockfield Art Show
Featuring over 650 paintings for sale by over 100 local artists, this is one of the largest and friendliest art shows in East Anglia. The paintings are complimented by wood turning, pottery and glassware and home made refreshments and light lunches are served throughout the three days. FREE ENTRY!
Cockfield Village Hall, Church Lane, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds
Today
Kentwell Hall’s Through the Ages (Neolithics, Romans, Tudors, 1920’s . . . to Present Day)
A fantastic experience journeying through the ages.
From a Neolithic camp to the twentieth century (with a few historical surprises along the way), this is a fantastic event for all the family!
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford
Today
Jolly Tots
Designed to enhance your children’s co-ordination and rhythm and nurture their natural love of movement in a structured yet relaxed environment.
Jerwood DanceHouse Foundry Lane Ipswich
Today to Fri 6 Jul
Sutton Hoo - Her Say: extraordinary women of Sutton Hoo
2018 marks 100 years since some women were granted a parliamentary vote. To mark the centenary we are celebrating the women who significantly contributed to the history of Sutton Hoo.
Discover about the legacy left by an Anglo-Saxon Queen...
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Today to Mon 9 Jul
Ickworth - Theodora: Collector, Moderniser, Custodian
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, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Today to Mon 9 Jul
Skulduggery In Stowmarket
Stowmarket Library has launched Suffolk’s newest crime writers’ festival.
Skulduggery in Stowmarket will take place at the library over four days from 27 - 30 April. There will be talks from top crime writers including Elly Griffiths and Alison Bruce.
Stowmarket Library
Milton Road, Stowmarket
Today to Wed 30 May
Sutton Hoo - Land Army Girls at Sutton Hoo
Explore what the Land Army Girls got up to at Sutton Hoo during the Second World War with our pop up exhibition. As part of Her Say: extraordinary women of Sutton Hoo.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Today to Sat 2 Jun
Bentwaters Cold War Museum public open day
Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.
Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Today
Bringing the beach to Bungay Library
In the morning, there will be a mini shingle beach for you to explore in Leiston library.
There will be four beachcombing sessions between 10:00 and 12:00. Please book your place by calling the library on 01986 892748. There is a small charge of £1 per child.
Wharton Street, Bungay
Tue 29 May
Flatford - Flatford Nature Day
Go wild and get a little dirty at Flatford’s Nature Day. A 3 wild passport will get you pond dipping, bug hunting and the chance to make natural crafts. This event is organized in partnership with the Field Studies Council, the RSPB and the Dedham Vale. Booking Not Needed.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Tue 29 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Bird Identification Walks
Whether you’re new to birdwatching or hoping to brush up your skills, our half-day walks led by Suffolk bird expert, Steve Piotrowski, are a fantastic opportunity to learn how to identify a wide range of birds in varied habitats around Dunwich Heath.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Tue 29 May
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Bird Ringing Demonstrations
A special opportunity for a close up look at some of the birds which make their homes here at Dunwich Heath. Find out more about bird ringing and how it provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the nation’s birds.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Tue 29 May, Tue 5 Jun, Tue 12 Jun, Tue 19 Jun, Tue 26 Jun, Tue 3 Jul, Tue 10 Jul
Bringing the beach to Aldeburgh Library
In the afternoon, there will be a mini shingle beach for you to explore in Aldeburgh library.
Can you decipher the clues to find the treasures hidden there?
There will also be a tableful of beachcombing treasures for you to handle. Have you ever held a mammoth’s tooth?!
Aldeburgh Library, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh
Tue 29 May
Ickworth - Conservation Wednesdays
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 30 May
Camp Fires & Den Building
Show off your wild side by joining us for a den building session in the park.
You’ll be rewarded with toasted marshmallows cooked over a campfire.
All equipment and marshmallows supplied.
East Town Park, Coupals Road, Haverhill
Wed 30 May
National Stud Tours
The National Stud opened its gates to the public for the first time in the mid 1970s. To this day The National Stud remains the only commercial stud farm in the UK allowing individuals, small groups and large parties the chance to see behind the scenes of a working Thoroughbred stud farm.
Newmarket
Wed 30 May to Sat 2 Jun
Les Musicals
Musical theatre’s leading men and X Factor stars; JONATHAN ANSELL (G4 front man) & RHYDIAN ROBERTS join forces for the first time ever to create a dramatic & spine-tingling concert packed full of the biggest hits of the West End and Broadway.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Wed 30 May
Ickworth - 1930s Recipes with the Living History Cooks
Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes. The Living History cooks prepare a selection of 1930s recipes.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 30 May
Melford Hall - Melford Hall Art Fair
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Thu 31 May to Sun 3 Jun, Wed 6 Jun to Sun 10 Jun, Wed 13 Jun to Sun 17 Jun, Wed 20 Jun to Sun 24 Jun, Wed 27 Jun to Sun 1 Jul
Retreat Day with Sue Monckton-Rickett
‘Coming Home to the Loving Father’.
“God is looking into the distance for me, trying to find me, and longing to bring me home” Henri Nouwen.
Otley Hall
Hall Lane
Otley
Thu 31 May
Britain’s Got Magic
Reaching the Live Finals of Britain’s Got Talent 2016, prepare to experience the sensational magic of Christian Lee, who is an award winning comedy magician.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds
Thu 31 May
Lavenham Guildhall - Corpus Christi Feast Day
This year marks a special celebration to the Saint of Corpus Christi. It is to the Religious Guild of Corpus Christi that we owe
the existence of this special place to, as in its heyday it
was their Guild hall. The highly decorative detailing to the Guildhall shows how important Guilds were to their inhabitants.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Thu 31 May
Summers Family Fun Fair
Summers Family Fun Fair is
Back and in your town at Mildenhall jubilee fields ( next to Sainsbury’s)
Special discount Half Term Fair, only £1.50 on all rides!! That’s ALL RIDES big and small! and the best part is it’s every day .... YES every day!
Mildenhall town centre
Thu 31 May, Sun 3 Jun
Ickworth - Bat Walk and Talk 2018
The Ickworth estate is home to many bats, these walks & talks are a brilliant opportunity to see and hear them. Discover the difference between the calls of a Pipistrelle and a Daubenton’s; learn about their habitat and what we can do to improve it.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Thu 31 May and Fri 1 Jun
Lavenham Guildhall - Spinning Demonstrations
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.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Thu 31 May, Thu 7 Jun, Thu 14 Jun, Mon 18 Jun, Thu 21 Jun, Thu 28 Jun, Thu 5 Jul, Thu 12 Jul
onthly Meeting, Martlesham Heath Aviation Soc." A Joy of Flying....."
Anthony Preston’s rescheduled illustrated talk tells of the 65 years he’s held a Pilot’s Licence since started flying with Stan Ward at Nacton in 1954. He flew in RAF piston Provost and Vampire 1956-58, then light aircraft in Central and East Africa in the ‘60’s.
Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
Fri 1 Jun
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds
Fri 1 Jun to Sun 3 Jun
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 1 Jun, Fri 8 Jun, Fri 15 Jun, Fri 22 Jun, Fri 29 Jun
Friday Freckenham Film Night - The Post with Meryl Streep & Tom
A cover-up that that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government.
Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds
Fri 1 Jun
Evening Of Clairvoyance with Vince Squires @ Newmarket Spiritualists
Evening of Spirit Communication from the platform at Newmarket Pioneer Centre, which you can find on facebook. These are held regularly on the first Friday of each month, and entry is £6 which includes refreshments. We have a wonderful selection of first rate mediums for these events.
The District scout Hut, Cardigan St., Newmarket
Fri 1 Jun
Barn Dance Folkus led by Harbour Lights Band & caller Mary-Jane Tyrrell, Song Spot -Felix Stowaways
Come along and dance to Harbour Lights Ceilidh Band. Dances will be taught by our excellent Essex guest caller-Mary-Jane Tyrrell. Excellent parking nearby available. It is very near the station and bus routes.
Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road, Woodbridge
Fri 1 Jun
Felixstowe Lions Club Car Boot Sales
Fundraising Charity event, No Traders
Held at the Mannings Amusements site, Sea Road Felixstowe in the covered area. between 8am and 1pm every Saturday morning between 7th April and last Saturday in October.
entry to site for stallholders via Platters Road, Felixstowe.
Mannings Amusements
Sea Road, Felixstowe
Sat 2 Jun
Melford Hall - Beatrix Potter story readings
Get carried away by the magical adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends as written by Beatrix Potter and narrated by one of our story tellers. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for young children.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 2 Jun
Wyken Hall - Open Garden for NGS
4-acres, with knot and herb garden, old-fashioned rose garden, kitchen and wild garden, nuttery, pond, gazebo and maze; herbaceous borders and old orchard. Woodland walk, vineyard.
Wyken Hall, Stanton
Sat 2 Jun and Sun 3 Jun
Monks Eleigh Fete and Dog Show
Traditional, free fun and family dog show in one of Suffolk’s prettiest villages. 2018 Flower power theme, entertainment, games, stalls, teas, barbecue, beer …..a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon. Between Lavenham and Hadleigh. Free. www.facebook.com/events/192381528033905/
Recreation Ground, Church Hill, Monks Eleigh
Sat 2 Jun
Marilyn Monroe: Timeless
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.
Moyse’s Hall Museum, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 2 Jun to Mon 30 Jul
Suffolk Open Studios
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.
Artists’ studios throughout Suffolk
Sat 2 Jun, Sun 3 Jun, Sat 9 Jun, Sun 10 Jun, Sat 16 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sat 23 Jun, Sun 24 Jun
The Fresh Start-new beginnings Dragon Boat Festival
Come along to the Fresh Start-new beginnings Charity Dragon Boat Challenge which will take place on Saturday 2nd June at Ipswich Waterfront. Businesses, clubs and groups can take part in The Charity Dragon Boat challenge. It’s open to 21 teams on a first come first served basis.
Ipswich Waterfront
Sat 2 Jun
Lee Thomas Exhibition: Preview Event
Lee Thomas is a Colchester-based artist, who has established a reputation for creating emotive works of boats and seascapes. He has shown his work at events across the UK and into the US, and will now be at Mill Tye Gallery from 2nd June, for four weeks.
Mill Tye Gallery, 3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard Sudbury, Suffolk
Sat 2 Jun
Beachcombing on Felixstowe Beach
Join Beach Bonkers to explore Felixstowe beach while you discover your own beach treasures and learn the stories they tell. This is a great beach to explore with lots of treasures & lots of places to sit down if you have limited mobility.
Meet opposite Felixstowe Town Hall at the Visit Felixstowe Beach Hut, Undercliff Rd W, Felixstowe
Sat 2 Jun
Old Jet Charity Market
Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.
Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sat 2 Jun
Clay Workshops 2018 All Ages Welcome
Join us for a Clay Workshop in your area for both Beginners and the more Experienced.
Groups and Individuals catered for.
Emma is a practising Ceramic and Applied Artist and highly qualified Tutor, offering various Clay Workshops and has many years experience working with all ages and abilities.
Pettistree Village Hall, Near Woodbridge
Sat 2 Jun, Wed 13 Jun
Ipswich Mencap Garage Sales
Open garage sales helping to raise funds. Every Saturday weather permitting
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Sat 2 Jun, Sat 9 Jun, Sat 16 Jun, Sat 23 Jun, Sat 30 Jun, Sat 7 Jul, Sat 14 Jul
Melford Hall - Melford Hall’s Railway Walk
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 2 Jun, Sat 7 Jul
Country Mile Tour
This is our most popular tour and offers a true insight into one of the world’s leading racehorse training centres. This action-packed day will show you all Newmarket has to offer.
Newmarket
Sat 2 Jun, Sat 16 Jun, Sat 7 Jul
Meet the 95th Rifles
First into battle and last out, the 95th, heroes of the Peninsular War.
Meet the 95th Rifles when they are camped at West Stow and find out how our Baker rifles beat Napoleon.
You can talk to a ‘chosen man’, try one of the famous green jackets or feel the weight of a Baker rifle.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 2 Jun and Sun 3 Jun
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot & Steam & Vintage Show from 8am #carboot
Hoping for great weather this Sunday and expecting a great turn out for the Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot and Steam and Vintage Show both on this Sunday. Over 130 sellers Sunday last and we are expecting even more this week.
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal
Sun 3 Jun, Sun 10 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sun 24 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 8 Jul, Sun 15 Jul
The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute
Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening
Regent Theatre, 3 St. Helen’s St, Ipswich
Sun 3 Jun
Charity Challenge Mutt Strut
The Lions Charity Challenge Mutt Strutt is an eight mile self guided dog walk around the beautiful Alton Water Reservoir.
The route is hilly in places and during the wet weather can also be muddy.
Alton Water Visitor Centre, Holbrook Road, Stutton
Sun 3 Jun
Yoxford Open Gardens 2018
Yoxford Open Gardens 2018: Sunday June 3rd, 11 to 5. Tickets £3 (accompanied children free) from the Village Hall. Special theme: BIRDS. All profits to local charities.
Yoxford Village Hall, Old High Street, Yoxford, IP173HN
Sun 3 Jun
Lee Thomas Exhibition
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.
Mill Tye Gallery, 3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard Sudbury, Suffolk
Sun 3 Jun to Sun 24 Jun
Bentwaters Cold War Museum public open day
Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.
Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sun 3 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sun 1 Jul
Sunday Openings - Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
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
Behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
Sun 3 Jun, Sun 10 Jun, Sun 17 Jun, Sun 24 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 8 Jul, Sun 15 Jul, Sun 22 Jul, Sun 29 Jul
Boxford Open Gardens
20+ Gardens open to the public
Light Lunches and cream teas in Village Hall 12-2pm
Church Tower Open 1-3pm
Stalls selling Plants, Produce, Collectables, Cakes and Ice-cream
Free shuttle bus from centre to outlying gardens
All profits to St Marys Church, Boxford
Boxford Sudbury
Sun 3 Jun
Hawkedon Summer Fete
Traditional village fete held in the grounds of Hawkedon Hall.
There will be lots of games for the children with great prizes.
Tea & cakes.
Bric-a-brac.
Home made produce.
Delicious Hamburgers and hot dogs.
Book stall.
Good quality clothes.
Raffle & tombola.
Hawkedon Hall, Hawkedon, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 3 Jun
Mum2mum Market Preloved Baby and Children’s Sale - 3rd June
• SUNDAY JUNE 3RD • 10AM - 12PM •
• CARLTON COLVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE, HALL ROAD, NR33 8BT •
Buy top quality, pre-loved baby, children’s, maternity and pregnancy goods and equipment at up to 90% OFF their high street price ... direct from local parents!
Carlton Colville Community Centre
Hall Road
Carlton Colville
Sun 3 Jun
Felsham & Gedding family fun day
An afternoon out for all the family. Come and pet the farm animals, have a go at a variety of rural crafts, show your dog in our fun dog show and marvel at the skills of the dog agility.
Playing field, lower green Felsham
Sun 3 Jun
Great Thurlow Hall - Open Garden for NGS
13 acres of beautiful gardens set around the River Stour, the banks of which are adorned with stunning displays of daffodil and narcissi together with blossoming trees in spring.
Great Thurlow Hall, Haverhill
Sun 3 Jun
National Stud Tours
The National Stud opened its gates to the public for the first time in the mid 1970s. To this day The National Stud remains the only commercial stud farm in the UK allowing individuals, small groups and large parties the chance to see behind the scenes of a working Thoroughbred stud farm.
Newmarket
Sun 3 Jun
Luxury Afternoon Tea
Includes entry to Catastrophe Cat Cafe and unlimited cat cuddles!
Book a single visit to Catastrophe Cat Café to ensure you get the complete ’Cat Experience’! Enjoy playing with the cats including Bengals & Siamese, using a range of toys. Marvel at them on the ceiling walkway and feed them treats!
Unit 27, Lions Barns, Maitland Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk
Sun 3 Jun, Sun 10 Jun
Aviation Museum Photo Walk
Dedicate a day to your camera and discover unique venues across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Join us for a photo walk at the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum in Flixton.
Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum,
The Street,
Flixton,
Bungay
Tue 5 Jun
Somerleyton Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
12½ acres of beautiful gardens contain a wide variety of magnificent specimen trees, shrubs, borders and plants providing colour and interest throughout the yr. Sweeping lawns and formal gardens combine with majestic statuary and original Victorian ornamentation.
Somerleyton Hall Gardens, Somerleyton
Wed 6 Jun
New Age Sports
New Age Sports allows people of all abilities to compete together. Have you ever taken part in New Age Kurling, or Boccia. Well now is the time to try! You certainly do not have to be fantastically fit to play. Babergh Branch of the Oddfellows invites you to its first meeting of its kind.
Acton Village Hall
Acton
Wed 6 Jun
Ickworth - Conservation Wednesdays
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 6 Jun, Wed 13 Jun, Wed 20 Jun
’A Peep into History’ at Otley Hall
Every Wednesday during June, July & August we are opening the doors to the Great Hall and Linenfold Parlour.
Otley Hall
Hall Lane
Otley
Wed 6 Jun, Wed 13 Jun, Wed 20 Jun, Wed 27 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Wed 11 Jul, Wed 18 Jul, Wed 25 Jul, Wed 1 Aug
The Script
The Script. Artists performing: The Script.: Tickets avaiable.
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford, Suffolk
Thu 7 Jun
Ipswich Mencap Jumble Sale
Jumble Sale. A wide selections of clothes available. Shoes bags toys and some bric a brac.
Clothes on rails at marked prices but very cheap. Clothes in trays all at 25p or six items for a pound.
Why not come along and see what is on offer and pick up a bargain.
Bring your own bags.
BURGESS HOUSE 236 Felixstowe Road Ipswich
Fri 8 Jun
Solid Gold 70s Show
Like 70s music? You’ll love this. Reviving the golden age of pop, it’s the latest live concert show from the creators of The Magic of Motown.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 8 Jun
Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow. Artists performing: Gary Barlow.
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford, Suffolk
Fri 8 Jun
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - A Walk with the Ranger
Join the Ranger for a two hour guided walk exploring the rich and varied wildlife of Dunwich Heath. Our ’Ranger Walks’ give a unique opportunity to find out more about the heath. Why not enjoy refreshments in our tea room afterwards! Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Suitable for children.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sat 9 Jun
1st Combs Annual Duck Race
The Duck Race takes place on pikes meadow where we race 2000 plastic ducks down the river over 3 races.
We also have Rides, Refreshments, Stalls, Games and Entertainment for all the family.
Pikes Meadow
Sat 9 Jun
Long Melford Book Fair
Between 15 and 20 exhibitors will be offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale. From paperbacks to antiquarian. Often also postcards and ephemera. Home made refreshments available. Free parking. The longest running independent book fair in East Anglia.
Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel), Long Melford
Sat 9 Jun
Haughley Village Fete 2018
Haughley Royal British Legion is proud to host Haughley Village Fete:
?Craft Stalls
?Vintage Cars
?Arena Displays
?BBQ
?Children’s Rides
And much, much more!!
Green Road
Haughley
Sat 9 Jun
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott plus special guest Billy Bragg. Artists performing: Jacqui Abbott, Paul Heaton.: Tickets avaiable.
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford, Suffolk
Sat 9 Jun
The Rendlesham Show 2018
Theme of show: Magic, Myths and Legends
Free to see or do
Classic Cars; Anglo Saxon ship & re enactors; Model Helicopters/Drones; Time Bubble Machine; Petting Farm; Circus Skills; Garden Show; Fire Engine; FOE Activity; Fun Dog Show (entry fee for participants); U7 Football Tournament; All marquee entertainment -
Jubilee Park, Mayhew Road, Rendlesham
Sat 9 Jun
Kentwell Hall’s Wool Weekend
Kentwell Hall’s Weekend of Wool and all things Sheep!
This is an exciting journey from sheep shearing to seeing the wool spun and in the traditional Tudor way, watch dyers and cloth being made.
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford
Sat 9 Jun and Sun 10 Jun
Westleton Garden Trail Weekend
Westleton Village sits close to RSPB Minsmere and over this weekend there will be 15 varied and interesting gardens to view. Large and small, some old favourites and some new, some in various stages of renovation, some immaculately tended and some on the wild side.
Village Hall, Darsham Road, Westleton, Nr Saxmundham
Sat 9 Jun and Sun 10 Jun
Eye Open Gardens
Eye Open Gardens 2018
Over 30 gardens will be open during the weekend. This is a major fundraising event for the Eye Church Development Appeal.
We have stalls in the Town Hall selling garden paraphernalia, plants, jams, antiques, pottery and bric-a-brac.
Tickets from Eye Town Hall
1 Broad St, Eye
Sat 9 Jun and Sun 10 Jun
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - Bombs and Beasties 2018- all day guided walk
Explore this once secret site. A five minute boat ride leads to a five mile walk and talk with a ranger, looking at various aspects of this unique site - once a Top Secret military test site now a National Nature Reserve. Will include access to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment. Booking Essential.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge,
Sat 9 Jun, Sat 7 Jul
Lipstick on your Collar
Step back in time to the golden era of pop music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 9 Jun
Red Glass - live band
Come and support this enthusiastic young band AND support Meningitis Now!
These local young lads are brilliant musicians and are forging careers in the music and media industries. They play some of their own songs and also covers.
Syleham and Wingfield village hall
Sat 9 Jun
Lavenham Guildhall - Discover Lavenham’s Secrets
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.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Sat 9 Jun
Come along for coffee
Come along for coffee, tea, biscuits, cakes.
There will be a cake stall, a raffle, Usborne books, second hand books, a few games, and the chance to sit and chat to friends, as well as catch up with new people.
Come and have alook round our lovely village hall.
Syleham and Wingfield village hall
Sat 9 Jun
Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead
Joseph Morpurgo presents his masterpiece: a boundary-smashing, 9-hour adaption of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Or is it?
The New Wolsey Theatre
Civic Drive
Ipswich, Suffolk
Sat 9 Jun
Old Independent Church, Haverhill Open Weekend and Exhibition
Open Weekend and Exhibition in conjunction with Haverhill Family History Group. History of the Church, Displays, Flowers, Photos, Registers and Records, Weddings, Christenings, Church Trail, Organ Music, Children’s Mouse Hunt, Raffle, Refreshments, etc.
Old Independent Church, Hamlet Road, Haverhill
Sat 9 Jun and Sun 10 Jun
Race Day Tour
After a driven tour around the town you will visit the fascinating National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art where you can learn about the royal connections to the town and the history of where racing began, right here!
Newmarket
Sat 9 Jun, Sat 23 Jun, Fri 13 Jul, Sat 14 Jul
The Big Barking Bake Sale
THE BIG BARKING BAKE COMPETITION: FIGHTING ANIMAL CRUELTY TOGETHER
Saturday June 9th & Sunday 10th June
Like baking? Love animals? Join the Big Barking Bake Sale this June at Catastrophe Cat Cake and raise vital funds for mistreated animals all over the world. All in aid of World Animal Protection UK.
Unit 27, Lions Barns, Maitland Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk
Sat 9 Jun and Sun 10 Jun
Flatford - The West Bergholt Concert Band: A Concert for Constable
Enjoy this rousing performance by the fabulous West Bergholt Concert Band. Big band classics will be mixed with music from across the decades. The concert will take place on the lawn of Valley Farm, so you can bring a picnic or buy nibbles and enjoy mus. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sun 10 Jun
Sutton Hoo - Historia - Dr Catherine Hills: Wise Women, Saints or Princesses?
Wise women, saints or princesses' Burials of notable women in 7th century England. Anglo-Saxon burials are known for their graves, furnished with jewellery and weapons. However, the practice of including grave goods was at its peak only in the sixth century.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sun 10 Jun
Needham Market Community Council Craft Fair
Craft fair with lots of stalls and plenty of free parking. Refreshments available.
Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market
Sun 10 Jun
Suffolk Soul Singers’ Gig in the Garden
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon with Suffolk Soul Singers at The Fat Cat, Ipswich’s pub of the year (CAMRA). Come and listen to some uplifting soul and gospel classics in a delightful garden setting.
The Fat Cat Pub, 288, Spring Rd. Ipswich
Sun 10 Jun
Kasabian
Kasabian. Artists performing: Kasabian.
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford, Suffolk
Sun 10 Jun
Strutt Your Mutt Dog Day
It’s that time of year again, time to get up and go with team Strutt Your Mutt – join the thousands of others who will be taking part with their dogs to raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. We believe Incredible things happen when you bring people and dogs together!
Woodfarm Barn, Benacre
Sun 10 Jun
Old Newton Open Gardens 2018
About 14 varied gardens are opening on June 10th; they range from cottage gardens to wild-life friendly gardens and ones of a more formal style. In addition, the village allotments will be on show.
Refreshments will be available in two of the gardens.
14 gardens on a circular route within Old Newton
Sun 10 Jun
Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Market Bury St Edmunds
SAVE up to 90% on quality pre-loved goods!
Buy & sell babies’ & children’s toys, clothes & equipment.
Pre-loved Stalls £12 inc VAT (Craft & Business Stalls also available). To BOOK A STALL & for some fantastic pre-loved buying & selling tips, visit our website: www.cheekimonkeys.co.
Moreton Hall Community Centre, Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 10 Jun
Drinkstone Park - Open Garden for NGS
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.
Drinkstone Park, Bury St. Edmunds
Sun 10 Jun, Sun 1 Jul, Sun 15 Jul
Taste of Sudbury Food & Drink Festival
A fantastic annual event, held in the centre of this Suffolk market town and aimed at celebrating, promoting and showcasing the very best producers, restaurants, chefs and food industries that we are so lucky to have in this part of Suffolk.
St Peter’s & Market Hill, Sudbury
Sun 10 Jun
Cinderella
Ballet Cymru is proud of its innovative productions and Cinderella will be no exception, with a new music score and creative circus elements, combined with the finest classical dance.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds
Sun 10 Jun and Mon 11 Jun
Bury St Edmunds
On Sunday 10th June 2018, Bury St Edmunds Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.
Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.
Nowton Park, Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 10 Jun
Music at the Mill – Flatford concert by West Bergholt Concert Band
For great music in a beautiful setting on a summer’s afternoon, grab a blanket and come along to Valley Farm Flatford for a concert by West Bergholt Concert Band, and join in their anniversary celebrations #40YearsOfMusic.
Valley Farm, Flatford
Sun 10 Jun
Melford Hall - Art revealed by torchlight.... Hidden depths of Melford Hall’s paintings.
An opportunity to view some of our paintings as they have never been seen before. Join our knowledgeable guides who will be highlighting some of the Melford Hall paintings using a specialist LED torch.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sun 10 Jun
Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market
Following its hugely successful first year of trading, Bury St Edmunds’ Farmers’ Market is back!
The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 10 Jun, Sun 8 Jul
Champagne Afternoon Tea & Tour
Learn about the illustrious history of The Jockey Club and the sport of horseracing through the knowledgeable team of Rooms Stewards at The Jockey Club Rooms.
Newmarket
Sun 10 Jun
Wood Farm, Gipping - Open Garden for NGS
Wood Farm is an old farm with ponds, orchards and a magnificent 8 acre wild flower meadow (with mown paths) bordered with traditional hedging, trees and woodland. The large cottage garden was created in 2011 with a number of beds planted with flowers, vegetables and topiary.
Wood Farm, Gipping, Stowmarket
Sun 10 Jun
Lavenham Guildhall - Lavenham Hidden Gardens
This year we are proud to be taking part in the Lavenham Hidden Gardens. See our wonderful and tranquil Guildhall garden which is maintained by our wonderful volunteers. There are many incredible gardens around the village taking part.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Sun 10 Jun
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Tasmania (I. Spencer). Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: David Gottesmann (Secretary).
Church Hall, Our Lady & St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 20 The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk
Tue 12 Jun
Clay Workshops Playford, Ipswich, 2018 All Ages and Abilities Welcome
Join us for a Clay Workshop in your area for both Beginners and the more Experienced. Groups and Individuals catered for. Emma is a practising Ceramic and Applied Artist and highly qualified Tutor, offering various Clay Workshops and has many years experience working with all ages and abilities.
Playford Village Hall, Hill Farm Road, Playford, Ipswich
Tue 12 Jun
Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society Meeting
World War II Miscellany (Mrs C. Finn). Organised by Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Rod Finn (Secretary).
Church Institute, The Street, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds
Tue 12 Jun
The Little Mermaid - Ballet Theatre UK
Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Wed 13 Jun
Ickworth - Cooking in the kitchen: a 1930s experience in Summer
Join our Living History Cooks for a unique chance to try out traditional 1930s recipes in Ickworth’s beautiful finishing kitchen. A truly unforgettable cooking experience!
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 13 Jun
Lunchtime Recital and Picnic in the Pews
’The King of Instruments’ - A demonstration of the versatility of the organ,
performed by Jason Busby, organist.
For over 15yrs Jason has played the organ of St.
St Marys Church, Steeple End, Halesworth
Wed 13 Jun
Ickworth - The books of Ickworth and their owners
Discover more about the Hervey family’s love of books. An exclusive opportunity to meet our knowledgeable volunteer book research team and learn more about our book collection at Ickworth in one of our new specialist talks.
Join us for a talk on the Hervey family and their love of books, a tour of the ho.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 13 Jun
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Nightjar Walk
Join our Ranger for an evening walk around Dunwich Heath to search for the elusive and mysterious Nightjar. Learn more about these unusual birds which visit our heathlands during the summer months. Watch for them as they churr from the trees and fly low across the heath, hunting for moths and other insects.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Wed 13 Jun, Wed 4 Jul
Land of Hope and Glory
Neil Sands and his wonderful West End Cast are back with their hit new production for 2018, Land of Hope & Glory.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Thu 14 Jun
An Evening of Practical Help and Advice
Help when you need it most. Age UK Suffolk; Hadleigh Dementia Group; St. Elizabeth Hospice; Hadleigh Healing Society; will be here to offer practical help and advice. Refreshments and raffle.
Hadleigh Leisure Centre, Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh
Thu 14 Jun
The UK Pink Floyd Experience
Recreating the sights and sounds of the legendary Pink Floyd live in concert, this highly authentic show features over 50 years of hits by one of our most iconic bands.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Thu 14 Jun
Ickworth - Theodora: a coronation to remember
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Thu 14 Jun to Sun 12 Aug
Plants for Women’s Wellbeing
Plants for Women’s Wellbeing
Thursday 14th June, from 6pm (talk begins at 7pm).
Join us for a fabulous girls night in the Jungle! Learn how your garden plants can help you in more ways than you could imagine whilst enjoying a giggle and a cocktail or two...
Urban Jungle Suffolk, London Road, Beccles
Thu 14 Jun
Ickworth - Ickworth Church Vault Tour
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Thu 14 Jun, Sun 8 Jul, Tue 7 Aug
Ipswich High School Preparatory and Senior School Open Morning
Families are welcome to Ipswich High School’s Preparatory and Senior School Open Morning on 2nd March 2018.
Now accepting boys, we educate children aged 3 - 18, from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form.
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Fri 15 Jun
Ickworth - Ickworth’s Outdoor Cinema presents ’Moana’
Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters. Walt Disney’s tale of an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Fri 15 Jun
Rich Hall’s Hoedown
Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 15 Jun
Ickworth - Ickworth’s Outdoor Cinema presents ’Thelma & Louise’
Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth’s iconic Rotunda!
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Fri 15 Jun
Simply Swing
Prepare to be taken on a nostalgic musical trip through the golden era and heyday of Big Band Swing. This sensational show is much more than just a Big Band or a Frank Sinatra tribute.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 15 Jun
Father’s Day fun at Ickworth House Outdoor Cinema Weekend Extravaganza
Bring your family, bring a picnic and enjoy the magic of outdoor cinema at these special family friendly’ before sundown’ outdoor cinema events.
Choose from:-
Moana
Tangled
Thelma and Louise
La La Land
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Wonder Woman
Horringer
Bury St Edmunds
Fri 15 Jun to Sun 17 Jun
The Owl and The Pussycat
Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds
Fri 15 Jun and Sat 16 Jun
Ickworth - A Coronation Conserved
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Fri 15 Jun to Mon 13 Aug
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - Photography Tours 2018
Explore the Ness including the Cold War weapons testing area. We are pleased to offer a small number of places on a rare expedition to spend a whole day on Orford Ness including working up close to the famous Pagodas in the Cold War AWRE area. You will be accompanied by rangers from the site who have been photograph.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge,
Sat 16 Jun
Soul Night@the Hall
With DJs Gary Emms, Alan Monsey and Steve Kay
Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Sat 16 Jun
Counterfeit Sixties Show
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 twenty five bands of that era.
Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill
Sat 16 Jun
Splat Quack Go
The Quacking Fun Mud Run. Expect to get mucky and down-right dirty. The obstacles will make you crawl, jump, climb and splat, you may even quack! With pond dips, boggy ditch’s, you’ll be sure to stink.
Poplar Park, Poplar Farm Cottages, Hollesley
Sat 16 Jun
Great Glemham Charities Fete & Great Get Together
Our Charities Fete on 16th June, this year is in aid of our volunteer emergency services, so First Responders, Suffolk Accident Rescue, Bloodbikes, EA CAT, 4x4 Response, Coastwatch, Suffolk Raynet, Anglia Search and Rescue Dogs, RNLI, & Felixstowe Inshore Rescue, who will all be attending with interesting displays;
Butchers Field Great Glemham
Sat 16 Jun
Marc Anthony as Prince
Marc Anthony is without doubt the world’s best tribute to Prince, not only sounding like him but according to many people, looking more like Prince than Prince did. Come and Join Marc and his live band as they take you through the hits of one of music’s iconic stars.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 16 Jun
Kentwell Hall Tudor Midsummer Special Event
This is Kentwell’s biggest, best known and most loved Tudor event of the year.
Visitors step back in time to 1538 where our Tudors re-create a whole working, living community. Tudors dress, speak, cook, eat, drink, create music and dance . . .
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford
Sat 16 Jun and Sun 17 Jun
Lowestoft Area Heritage Event - organised by The Suffolk Family History Society
“The Biggest Event of this sort in Lowestoft for years……” FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING. Locally produced Food available.
Displays and Exhibitions from at least 24 local Historical Societies and Organisations.
Displays of Photos of Old Lowestoft.
The Astral Building, Lowestoft Campus, East Coast College St Peters Street, Lowestoft
Sat 16 Jun
Truckfest East
Truckfest is the must see show for enthusiasts, families and the road haulage industry. Proud of its heritage in presenting trucks from all over the world, Truckfest is Europe’s Premier trucking event, showcasing a huge variety of trucks from giant American to jaw dropping customised vehicles.
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich
Sat 16 Jun and Sun 17 Jun
Sutton Hoo - Solar Observing
Come and take a closer look at our nearest star - the sun. Take a (safe) closer look at our nearest star. We owe so much to the sun for our food, calendar and even Sutton Hoo’s visitor centre is powered by it!
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sat 16 Jun and Sun 17 Jun
Clay Workshops Bildeston 2018 All Ages and Abilities Welcome
Join us for a Clay Workshop in your area for both Beginners and the more Experienced. Groups and Individuals catered for. Emma is a practising Ceramic and Applied Artist and highly qualified Tutor, offering various Clay Workshops and has many years experience working with all ages and abilities.
Brook Farm Studio, High Street, Bildeston
Sat 16 Jun
Short Head Tour
This popular half-day morning tour is ideal for people with other afternoon plans or those just wanting a glimpse into the world of racing. You will spend the morning visiting the gallops, a trainer’s yard and then onto the National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art or The National Stud (see set dates).
Newmarket
Sat 16 Jun, Sat 23 Jun, Sat 14 Jul
Ickworth - Ickworth’s Outdoor Cinema presents ’Tangled’
Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth’s iconic Rotunda!
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 16 Jun
Flatford - Flatford Ramble - Along the Essex Way
Let one of our experienced guides lead you on a 3.5 hour (7mile) walk across the Dedham Vale to Lawford and then along the Essex Way path to Dedham. On the way, you will be able to enjoy far reaching views across the Dedham Vale and discover more about t. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Children are welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sat 16 Jun
Ickworth - Ickworth’s Outdoor Cinema presents ’La La Land’
Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth’s iconic Rotunda! They say: Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 16 Jun
Ickworth - Ickworth’s Outdoor Cinema presents ’Wonder Woman’
Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth’s iconic Rotunda! Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sun 17 Jun
Ickworth - Ickworth’s Outdoor Cinema presents ’Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth’s iconic Rotunda!
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sun 17 Jun
Sutton Hoo - Historia - Prof Gale Owen-Crocker: Anglo-Saxon Woman, Women, Womanhood
Literature and art stereotype Anglo-Saxon womanhood: saintly virgin, mother, mourner; but just occasionally we find evidence of women breaking out into frivolity, sexual enjoyment or friendly competition with the husband!
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sun 17 Jun
Bury St Edmunds Hidden Gardens
Bury St Edmunds has many fine and historic buildings, but Hidden Gardens gives people the chance to discover the secret patios, lawns, borders, vegetable gardens, greenhouses and other features behind their facades and high walls.
Bury St Edmunds town centre
Sun 17 Jun
Father’s Day at Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Free entry for all Dad’s on Father’s Day - Sunday 17th June 2018. Come and join us down on the farm for a nature-themed, fun-filled day out for all the family!
Baylham House Farm, Mill Lane, Baylham
Sun 17 Jun
Friston Open Gardens, Sunday 17th June 2018
More a walk through this picturesque village, there are at least ten gardens for you to vist - ranging from the smallest gardens in the village; typical country cottage gardens, many hidden from view from the roads to the elegance of the Old School House.
Friston nr Saxmundham and Snape
Sun 17 Jun
Premium Listing
Country Music Charity Afternoon in aid of Addenbrookes Charitable Trust and Elizabeth Hospice
Sunday 17 June 2018
Country Music Afternoon in aid of charity.
Entertainment: Bonnie Diamond and Coe and the Dave Drain Band
Debenham Sports and Leisure Centre, Gracechurch Street, Debenham
Sun 17 Jun
Sutton Hoo - Out of the Case
See our master crafted replicas as they would have been in Anglo-Saxon times - out of the case and being handled! Get a close up look at our fantastic collection of Sutton Hoo replica treasures at an informal talk and handling session in our Exhibition Hall.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sun 17 Jun, Sun 15 Jul
Burrough Green Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
New this year Home Farm Cottage has a large and secluded cottage style back garden incorporating a serpentine lawn with trees, bordered by delightful mixed borders with plenty of roses and herbaceous plants. A partially sunken terraced area by the house has many colourful pots.
Burrough Green Gardens, Burrough Green, Newmarket
Sun 17 Jun
Moor Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Large garden comprising a number of distinct areas from formal to wild with two large connected ponds and a wildlife pond. Formal gardens include lawns bordered by yew, box or beech hedging with beds featuring a variety of perennials and roses. There is woodland, a wild flower meadow and an orchard.
Moor Farm, Saxmundham
Sun 17 Jun
Fisherfolk and Lifeboatmen
Our June meeting will be a talk by John Martin entitled ‘the Downings of Aldeburgh’. Many people will know about famous lifeboatmen such as Henry Blogg of Cromer and locally James Cable of Aldeburgh. They were the coxswains in charge of their lifeboats - but they couldn’t carry out rescues and save lives on their own.
Leiston United Church, High St, Leiston
Mon 18 Jun
Giovanni Pernice - Born To Win
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!
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Mon 18 Jun and Tue 19 Jun
Lavenham Guildhall - Big Spinning Day
Lavenham was once famous for spinning wool, seeing Lavenham boom in the late 15th Century through wealth from the wool trade. Join us on the 16 June for a special day of demonstrations. A special opportunity to come and see our wonderful volunteers spinning wool using traditional spinning wheels.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Mon 18 Jun
Aldeburgh & District Flower Club - "Summer in the Cutting Garden"
Join us for Aldeburgh & District Flower Club’s June meeting, when our guest demonstrator, Denise Johnson, will present "Summer in the Cutting Garden". Tea and coffee will be available, as well as our monthly raffle - a chance to win one of Denise’s beautiful floral arrangements.
Aldeburgh Church Hall, Victoria Road, Aldeburgh
Tue 19 Jun
The Gruffalo’s Child
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!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Tue 19 Jun and Wed 20 Jun
Ipswich Mencap Open Coffee Morning
Open coffee/social morning held on a regular basis
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Tue 19 Jun to Thu 12 Jul
Giovanni Pernice - Born To Win
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!
The Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe
Wed 20 Jun
Giovanni Pernice - Born to Win
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Giovanni Pernice will be heading back out on tour in 2018, after a sell out tour in 2017 and is heading for The Spa!
The show that brings stars of strictly to a stage near you is just not to be missed! Giovanni will be joined by seven more world class professional dancers.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Wed 20 Jun
Ickworth - The buildings of Ickworth
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 20 Jun
Sutton Hoo - Summer Solstice Talk and Walk
Come and explore what Summer Solstice meant to the Anglo-Saxon people. Start the evening with an informative talk from Dr Sam Newton about the significance of Summer Solstice in Anglo-Saxon East Anglia.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Thu 21 Jun
The Gruffalo’s Child
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.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Westgate Street Bury St Edmunds
Fri 22 Jun to Sun 24 Jun
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - A Night at the Movies
From Hollywood to Lowestoft, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra transports you to the silver screen in this film spectacular, featuring music from your all-time favourite blockbuster film scores.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 22 Jun
Ipswich Waterfront Food & Drink Festival
The appetite for a food and drink festival in Ipswich is back and we are delighted with the opportunity to revive an event that Market Square Group founded with IBC back in 2014. The Ipswich Waterfront is an atmospheric setting and a delightful location for a celebration of food and drink on the midsummer weekend.
Orwell Quay
Fri 22 Jun to Sun 24 Jun
Pop up Piano Bar
Great live music with Ian Sainsbury
Beccles Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Fri 22 Jun
RPO - A Night at the Movies
From Hollywood to Lowestoft, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, in association with Orchestras Live, transports you to the silver screen in this film spectacular, featuring music from your all-time favourite blockbuster film scores.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 22 Jun
Ipswich Pretty Muddy
On Saturday 23rd June 2018, Ipswich Pretty Muddy, an event from Cancer Research UK, which brings thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich
Sat 23 Jun
Halesworth Midsummer Market
The Midsummer market will be celebrating Midsummer in the historic Halesworth Market Place, with local producers and artisans selling food, drink, arts, crafts and lots more.
Market Place, Halesworth
Sat 23 Jun
Ipswich High School IHSA Summer Fete
The IHSA Summer Fete at Ipswich High School is always a hugely popular and great family fun day out. Bring friends and relations to relax in the beautiful grounds of Woolverstone Hall.
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Sat 23 Jun
Chedburgh Summer Fete. Theme Country Life.
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.
Erskine Centre. Chevington Road. Chedburgh. Bury St Edmunds.
Sat 23 Jun
The Return of Dragon Fest at West Stow!
Celebrating all things dragon - from folklore to dinosaurs - at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village.
This June, Dragon Fest returns, and Epico the Dragon is back by popular demand.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 23 Jun and Sun 24 Jun
Melford Hall - Three Mills Walk
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 23 Jun, Sat 28 Jul
Summer Saturday: Discovery Day
Kicking off our first Summer Saturday of 2018, join us as we explore everything that’s old about Newmarket and take a look back in time to the days when Dinosaurs roamed the high streets!
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 23 Jun
Mark Anthony as Prince
Mark Anthony is without doubt the world best tribute to Prince, not only sounding like him but looking more like Prince than Prince did.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 23 Jun
Larks’ Hill - Open Garden for NGS
The gardens of eight acres comprise woodland, a newly-planted conifer garden, and formal areas, and fall away from the house to the valley floor. A hill within a garden and in Suffolk at that!
Larks’ Hill, Tuddenham St Martin
Sat 23 Jun
Melford Hall - Tales from the High Seas
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 23 Jun
Ickworth - Living History - Village Dance
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, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 23 Jun
Africa By Night
This once-a-year evening event includes a feast of entertainment, raising funds for wildlife conservation.
Africa Alive!
Sat 23 Jun
Great East Swim Farmers Market
A fantastic outdoor swimming event held near Ipswich, The Great East Swim is the UK’s largest outdoor swimming event, attracting over 4,000 swimmers with families and friends to enjoy a day out by the water.
Alton Water
Sat 23 Jun
Chelsworth Open Gardens
Chelsworth is one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk and there is no better time to appreciate its charms than on the last Sunday in June. On that day, for more than 50 years, the villagers have opened their gardens to the public.
Chelsworth village - on the B1115 near Lavenham
Sun 24 Jun
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Open gardens in beautiful riverside village.
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.
Chelsworth, Suffolk. . On B1115 between Sudbury and Stowmarket
Sun 24 Jun
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - International Sun Day
Celebrate our solar system’s star! DASH Astro will be here with fun activities to do and special equipment so you can safely view the sun and its atmosphere. Suffolk-based group, DASH Astronomical Society, will be joining us to mark International Sun Day!
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sun 24 Jun
Needham Market Raft Race 2018
Annual Raft Race. This years theme is ’A Very British Raft Race’ and rafters are encouraged to match the theme. They will then compete in time trials to win the ’Tracey Cadman Challenge’ followed by a second race with more evenly matched rafts.
Needham Market Lake
Sun 24 Jun
Open Gardens Day
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
Chelsworth, near Lavenham
Sun 24 Jun
Ipswich Race for Life
On Sunday 24th June 2018, Ipswich Race for Life will bring thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.
Race for Life 5k is great for all ages.
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich
Sun 24 Jun
Gippeswyk Singers Pre-Tour Summer Concert
A lovely programme of a capella and accompanied music, conducted by Geoff Lavery, including the world premiere of "An Abundance of Blessings" written by choir member Brian Latchem for choir, baritone and harp. Also Bob Chilcott’s wonderful "Little Jazz Mass" amongst other pieces.
St Andrew’s Church,
Rushmere St Andrew,
Ipswich
Sun 24 Jun
Sutton Hoo - Historia - Prof Martin Carver: Five Alpha Females
Many stories of great first millennium women still lie buried, waiting to be told. Martin Carver uses evidence of burials and settlements to highlight the roles and reputations of five personalities who lived between the sixth and tenth centuries.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sun 24 Jun
Old Rectory House - Open Garden for NGS
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.
Old Rectory House, Sudbury
Sun 24 Jun
Kirtling Tower - Open Garden for NGS
Surrounded by a moat, formal gardens and parkland. In the spring there are swathes of daffodils, narcissi, crocus, muscari, chionodoxa and tulips. Closer to the house, vast lawn areas Secret and Cutting Gardens.
Kirtling Tower, Newmarket
Sun 24 Jun
Lavenham Farmers Market
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.
Lavenham Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham
Sun 24 Jun, Sun 22 Jul
5 Parklands Green - Open Garden for NGS
1½ acres of gardens developed since the 1980s for all year interest. There are mature and unusual trees and shrubs and riotous herbaceous borders. Explore the maze of paths to find 4 informal ponds, a tree house, the sunken garden, greenhouses and woodland walks.
5 Parklands Green, Bury St. Edmunds
Sun 24 Jun
Priors Oak - Open Garden for NGS
10-acre wildlife and butterfly garden. Ornamental salad and vegetable gardens with companion planting. Herbaceous borders, ferns and Mediterranean plants. Pond and wild flower acid grassland with a small wood. Skirting the wood are 100 buddleia in eccess of 30 varieties forming a perfumed tunnel.
Priors Oak, Aldeburgh
Sun 24 Jun
Abbot’s Hall Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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.
Abbot’s Hall Walled Garden, Stowmarket
Sun 24 Jun
SUMMER HOLIDAY, the musical
A stage musical based on the 1963 film starring Cliff Richard & The Shadows. A show for all the family with some great, foot-tapping songs. Five shows from Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th June 2018. Curtain up at 7.30pm
Public Hall, Smallgate, Beccles
Tue 26 Jun to Sat 30 Jun
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Ipswich High School Preparatory School Production of The Lion King
Join us for the Ipswich High School Preparatory School Production of The Lion King
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Wed 27 Jun
Ickworth - Conservation Wednesdays
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 27 Jun, Wed 4 Jul, Wed 11 Jul, Wed 18 Jul
Ipswich High School Annual Art Exhibition
Ipswich High School’s annual art exhibition is a fantastic showcase of our pupils’ talent and hardwork, featuring art from both GCSE and A Level pupils.
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Thu 28 Jun
Orford, Clay Workshops
Join us for a Clay Workshop in your area for both Beginners and the more Experienced. Groups and Individuals catered for. Emma is a practising Ceramic and Applied Artist and highly qualified Tutor, offering various Clay Workshops and has many years experience working with all ages and abilities.
Orford Craft Centre, Front Street, Orford
Thu 28 Jun, Thu 26 Jul, Thu 23 Aug
An Evening With Snooker Greats
Starring former world champion Dennis Taylor along with snooker favourite John Virgo.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Thu 28 Jun
Footloose - The Musical
Footloose - The Musical
The excellent, local CBM Theatre Company return to The Spa with yet another smash hit musical!
Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 29 Jun and Sat 30 Jun
Sudbury Farmers Market
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.
St Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury
Fri 29 Jun, Fri 27 Jul
Nights on Broadway - The Bee Gees Story
The Bee Gee’s Story – Nights On Broadway present a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring their incredible songs, from over four decades, from the 60s to the 90s.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 29 Jun
Stowmarket Friday 5
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.
Haughley Park
Fri 29 Jun
Family Fun Day
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,
Mini Fair ground Rides,
Donkeys,
OVER 50 STALLS!
Delphi Center, Alexandra Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO102QQ
Sat 30 Jun
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 30 Jun
Summer Saturday: Heroes Day
Put on your best cape and mask and join us for a very special Heroes Day at Newmarket Racecourses! As well as a thrilling days racing we’ve got an action-packed programme of fun and FREE activities including, inflatables, face painting and Rowley’s Kids Club, plus see Chase & Marshall from PAW Patrol at intervals...
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 30 Jun
Ickworth - Country Estate Fayre
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul
The East of England Food & Crafts Fair
A celebration of all that is good to eat and drink and a lot more besides at this popular event including crafts and good things! and now in a new home at Newmarket Racecourse Millennium Grandstand.
The Millenium Grandstand, Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket
Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul
Kersey Summer Fayre and Great Ball Run
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!!
Kersey Playingfield - The Glebe, Kersey
Sat 30 Jun
Flatford - Tales from Valley and Shore: The East Country
Jules Pretty discusses his evocative new book The East Country and suggests we should all go outside and explore the countryside on our own doorsteps. His 74 tales integrate memoir with natural history.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sat 30 Jun
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Summer Beach Clean
Each year thousands of sea birds and marine mammals are injured or killed by the nation’s discarded litter. If you have a couple of hours, please join us to help keep our beach a beautiful and safe place.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sat 30 Jun
Totally Tina
TOTALLY TINA! is an internationally acclaimed award winning tribute show to the Queen of Rock.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 30 Jun
Cavendish –Welsh Choir Concert
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.
St Mary’s Church, Cavendish
Sat 30 Jun
Garden Opening
Five acres of immaculate lawns, borders, ponds, waterfalls and woodland garden. Azaleas and many wild flowers. Large plant stall at bargain prices, tea, coffee and ice creams. Entertainment provided by the Suffolk Concert Band. Children to be supervised. No dogs. Unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Barham Hall, Church Lane, Barham, Ipswich
Sun 1 Jul
Spinners Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Stunning backdrop with countryside views over the River Stour - The garden has shrubs, patio with planters and collection of fuchsias, herb garden, grasses area, wildlife pond and alpine area, pebbled water feature, wisteria/grape vine pergola leading to long border and pergola with collection of fragrant roses
Spinners Lodge, Manningtree
Sun 1 Jul
Untold Tales - Playwriting Festival
Since January, pupils from 8 schools have been working with our storytellers and playwrights to create their very own short plays.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Tue 3 Jul
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.
Framlingham Castle, Framlingham
Tue 3 Jul
Exotic Garden Photo Walk
Dedicate a day to your camera and discover unique venues across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Join us for a photo walk at Henstead Exotic Garden, near Beccles.
Henstead Exotic Garden,
Church Road,
Henstead,
Beccles
Tue 3 Jul
The Orchard Players present Oliver
The NODA award winning group The Orchard Players will be performing the much loved musical Oliver. Featuring well known characters and songs performed by a talented cast, this is a show not to be missed.
Capel St Mary Village Hall, Capel St Mary, Ipswich
Wed 4 Jul to Sat 7 Jul
Wimbledon Special
Ladies & Gentleman celebrate our sports stars performing at Wimbledon by indulging in traditional delights such as Strawberries & Cream. Did you know 28,00kgs of strawberries and 7,000 litres of cream are eaten each year!
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No extra charge. Usual entry applies.
Unit 27, Lions Barns, Maitland Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk
Wed 4 Jul, Sun 15 Jul
The Dreamboys
The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2018.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Thu 5 Jul
Bringing on Back the 60s
Bringing On Back The Sixties starring New Amen Corner with very special guests sixties icon Mike d’Abo former lead singer with Manfred Mann and the multi award winning Nancy Ann Lee Little Miss Sixties herself.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 6 Jul
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 6 Jul, Fri 13 Jul, Fri 20 Jul, Fri 27 Jul
Monthly Meeting, Martlesham Heath Aviation Soc. Fri 6th July 2018.
Martlesham Heath IP12 4PB
Friday 6th July
Starts at 7:30 p.m. – finishes at 10:00 p.m.
Peter B Gunn, presents “Aviation Landmarks, Norfolk and Suffolk” based on his latest book.
Main Hall, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Old Felixstowe Road, (behind Tesco) Martlesham Heath
Fri 6 Jul
Barn Dance Folkus led by Harbour Lights Band & caller Helen Howe, Step Dance Spot - Lou Beale
Barn Dance or ceilidh - Harbour Lights Band lead the Dance Folkus ’Come All Ye Band
Caller Helen Howe
Learn to Step Dance with Lou Beale ( just a taster)and se e her dance whilst juggling with a diablo -amazing
Woodbridge Community Hall Station Road Woodbridge
Fri 6 Jul
Rossini - Petite messe solennelle
This performance of the Petite messe solennelle, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the death of Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) is presented by Pakefield Singers, conducted by their Director of Music, Vetta Wise, who is well known in the area for directing concerts to a high standard with great attention to
at St Edmund’s Church, Bartholomew Green, Southwold, Suffolk
Sat 7 Jul
The Old Jet Charity Market
Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.
Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sat 7 Jul
Fleetingwood Mac
Fleetingwood Mac are young and exciting new tribute to the legendary band Fleetwood Mac and are so much more than just another tribute band, with tacky wigs and fancy dress outfits.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 7 Jul
Haverhill Craft Beer Festival
Market Square Group is looking forward to the Haverhill Craft Beer Festival with beer, music and street foods on The Square.
Local producers and businesses are particularly welcome to apply for a stall. Please submit your booking with a full description of your products - photos may be requested.
Market Square
Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul
Paget House - Open Garden for NGS
The garden, started in 2012, is a wildlife friendly garden with formal planting, an orchard, a vegetable plot and areas of woodland. There are layered hedges, a pond supporting amphibians and dragonflies, a wild flower meadow and an abstract garden sculpture by local artist Paul Richardson.
Paget House, Saxmundham
Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul
Flower Crown Workshops
Forever Faux Exotic Flower Crowns
Save
Exotic Flower Crowns at Urban Jungle Suffolk
Saturday 7th July 2018, 10am - Midday
Flower crowns symbolise love and celebration, and with Festival Season just around the corner, you’ll want to have yours at the ready.
London Road,
Beccles, Suffolk
Sat 7 Jul
Ickworth - Shakespeare’s ’Romeo and Juliet’ with the HandleBards
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 7 Jul
White House Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Tranquil park-type garden approx 30 acres, bordered by farmland and with fine views. Comprising formal areas, copses, natural pond, woodland walk, vegetable garden and orchard. Picnickers welcome.
White House Farm, Beccles
Sat 7 Jul
Open Day with Readings hosted by Newmarket Spiritualists
This is an Open day with bookable PRIVATE READINGS. 30 mins for £25.
There will be PAMPER SESSIONS available such as Indian Head Massage, Foot Massage, Emotional Freedom Technique. at £5 for 10 min treatment..... £10 for 20 mins etc.
Spiritual Healing Mediums will be on hand to give FREE HEALING Sittings.
District Scout Hut Cardigan St. Newmarket
Sat 7 Jul
Past Perfect - Marina Youth Theatre
The big history test is coming up fast and no one has revised!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 7 Jul
Purple Feather Events Mind, Body, Soul Fair Needham Market
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.
Needham Market Community Centre, School st, Needham Market
Sat 7 Jul
Autism & ADHD Summer Fete
Autism & ADHD is pleased to be announcing our second Summer Fete.
The Fete is at Great Blakenham Village Hall & Recreation Ground.
The recreation ground will have bouncy castles, pony rides, stalls & there will be dancing & self defence in the main arena.
Great Blakenham Village Hall, Mill Lane
Sun 8 Jul
Charlotte Wood Academy of Dance
Charlotte Wood Academy of dance would like to welcome you to their end of year Dance Show.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sun 8 Jul
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Against the background of the French Revolution and Madame la Guillotine, the ‘cleverest woman in Europe’ Marguerite St. Just is torn between three men, her husband, her brother and the power hungry, aristocrat hating Chauvelin.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Mon 9 Jul and Tue 10 Jul
Sutton Hoo - Her Say: extraordinary women of Sutton Hoo
2018 marks 100 years since some women were granted a parliamentary vote. To mark the centenary we are celebrating the women who significantly contributed to the history of Sutton Hoo.
Discover about the legacy left by an Anglo-Saxon Queen...
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Tue 10 Jul to Fri 31 Aug
Ickworth - Theodora: Collector, Moderniser, Custodian
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, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Tue 10 Jul to Fri 31 Aug
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Members’ displays. Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: David Gottesmann (Secretary).
Church Hall, Our Lady & St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 20 The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk
Tue 10 Jul, Tue 14 Aug
Ickworth - Collections Care with the Conservation Team; a Hands on Approach
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Tue 10 Jul
Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Bourse with Eric Whitbread. Organised by Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Rod Finn (Secretary).
Church Institute, The Street, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds
Tue 10 Jul
Latitude Festival 2018
Latitude Festival 2018. Artists performing: Solange, The Killers, alt-J, The Vaccines, Wolf Alice, Rag n Bone Man, Jessie Ware, James, Mogwai, Jon Hopkins, The Charlatans, Benjamin Clementine, The Breeders, Alvvays, Tune-Yards, Fickle Friends, Belle & Sebastian.: Tickets avaiable.
Henham Park, Southwold
Thu 12 Jul
Kast Off Kinks
The Kast off Kinks are actual former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made The Kinks a household name.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 13 Jul
Ipswich Mencap Open Coffee Morning
Open coffee/social morning held on a regular basis
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Fri 13 Jul to Tue 21 Aug
Flatford - Sense and Sensibility
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Jane Austen’s Regency society. This exquisite and lively tale follows the sisters as they fall in love, make mistakes and exp. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Fri 13 Jul
The Billy Fury Years
Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians take you on a journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved Rock ‘N’ Roll legend.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 13 Jul
Summer Wild Food Taster
Learn about wild edible plants in the woods and parkland; with identification tips, guidance and the chance to try out some tasty wild food treats.
The session can accommodate vegan and/or gluten free diets; please state when booking.
Brandon Country Park, Brandon
Sat 14 Jul
Frankie’s Guys
Sweeney Entertainments Presents ‘Frankie’s Guys’ – A celebration of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 14 Jul
Lavenham Guildhall - Discover Lavenham’s Secrets
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.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Sat 14 Jul, Sat 11 Aug
Great Barton Open Gardens 2018
10th Annual Great Barton
Bloomin’ Beautiful
Open Gardens
Up to 25 Gardens Open
Lunches! Teas! Crafts! Cake stall!
HUMUNGOUS TOMBOLA!
Great Barton Village Hall, Bury Road
Sat 14 Jul and Sun 15 Jul
Lavenham Guildhall - Colours to dye for
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 Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Sat 14 Jul
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Insect Safari
There is a stunning array of insects to discover at Dunwich Heath from bejewelled dragonflies skimming over the heather to mini-monsters lurking beneath sandy banks! This summer walk is the perfect treat for insect lovers.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sat 14 Jul
The Mozart Orchestra Bungay Festival Concert
The Mozart Orchestra is delighted to return to a favourite venue as part of the Bungay Festival, supporting children’s charity NSPCC. The programme of sparkling Stravinsky and the lyrical charms of Dvorák and Mendelssohn is not to be missed!
St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Bungay
Sat 14 Jul
Ickworth - Living History - Newmarket Races
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 14 Jul
Old Newton Country Fayre and Dog Show
The Old Newton Country Fayre and Dog Show takes place on Sunday 15th July at the Village Hall, and boasts a fun-filled day that celebrates the very best of our rural countryside community. Join in the dog show with Pedigree and Fun Classes, Paws of Parham Dog Agility & Have a Go.
Old Newton Village Hall & Recreation Ground, Church Road, Old Newton
Sun 15 Jul
Kelsale Open Gardens
Kelsale Open Gardens 2018
Come and visit our lovely Suffolk village, enjoy the open gardens , large and small, gardens of all descriptions, refreshments and raffle.
Tickets available on the day from Kelsale Village Hall.
The event will be signed locally.
Village centre Post code ip172pb
Kelsale
Sun 15 Jul
Ipswich Mencap Fun Day
Summer Fun Day, many staffs, games, food & entertainment raffle. Stalls available
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Sun 15 Jul
Redisham Hall - Open Garden for NGS
C18 Georgian house (not open). 5-acre garden set in 400 acres parkland and woods. Incl 2-acre walled kitchen garden (in full production) with peach house, vinery and glasshouses. Lawns, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, ponds and mature trees. Sorry No Dogs.
Redisham Hall, nr Beccles
Sun 15 Jul
Bentwaters Cold War Museum Special public open day
Special open day with display aircraft, stalls, static display, airfield tours & acces to the former museum housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.
Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sun 15 Jul
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Bird Ringing Demonstrations
A special opportunity for a close up look at some of the birds which make their homes here at Dunwich Heath. Find out more about bird ringing and how it provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the nation’s birds.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Tue 17 Jul, Tue 24 Jul, Tue 31 Jul, Tue 7 Aug, Tue 14 Aug, Tue 21 Aug, Tue 28 Aug
Ickworth - Grown at Ickworth
Join us on a seasonal walk to learn new things about our special place. Over the years our Walled Garden has been a hive of activity and that is no different today.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 18 Jul, Wed 15 Aug
Rhythm of the Dance
A stunning live show that celebrates Irish culture through music and dance.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Wed 18 Jul
Flatford - Ranger Walk (18 July)
Join one of our rangers for a walk around the Flatford countryside. You’ll discover how they balance the needs of wildlife conservation with managing a landscape which inspired the artist John Constable. Each walk will reflect the changing seasons. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Children are welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Wed 18 Jul
Lavenham Guildhall - Spinning Demonstrations
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.
Lavenham Guildhall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury
Thu 19 Jul, Thu 26 Jul, Thu 2 Aug, Thu 9 Aug, Thu 16 Aug, Mon 20 Aug, Thu 23 Aug, Thu 30 Aug
Sutton Hoo - Archaeology Festival - Archaeological Detectives
Experience the skill and excitement of archaeology first hand whilst we celebrate all things to do with archaeology! Become a family of archaeologists and learn how archaeologists uncover the past beneath our feet. Have a go yourselves and see what you discover under the sand. Booking Not Needed.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sat 21 Jul, Sun 22 Jul, Wed 25 Jul, Fri 27 Jul
Sutton Hoo - Archaeology Festival - Graveside Archaeology
Experience the skill and excitement of archaeology first hand whilst we celebrate all things to do with archaeology! Experience the skill taken to excavate a cremation burial in a mock excavation. Drop by to have a go and ask our knowledgeable archaeology volunteers about their experiences excavating on real sites.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sat 21 Jul, Sun 22 Jul, Wed 25 Jul, Fri 27 Jul
Ipswich Mencap Garage Sales
Open garage sales helping to raise funds. Every Saturday weather permitting
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Sat 21 Jul, Sat 28 Jul, Sat 4 Aug, Sat 11 Aug, Sat 18 Aug, Sat 25 Aug, Sat 1 Sep, Sat 8 Sep, Sat 15 Sep
Melford Hall - Art revealed by torchlight.... Hidden depths of Melford Hall’s paintings.
An opportunity to view some of our paintings as they have never been seen before. Join our knowledgeable guides who will be highlighting some of the Melford Hall paintings using a specialist LED torch.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 21 Jul, Fri 24 Aug
Summer Saturday: Great British Summer Day
From strawberries and cream at Wimbledon to donkey rides and ice cream on a windswept beach, we Brits love our summer! The Great British Summer Day at Newmarket Racecourses is a celebration of everything that is quintessentially British!
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 21 Jul
Flatford - Flatford Ramble - Dedham and Langham
Let one of our experienced guides lead you on a 3.5 hour (7 mile) walk along the Stour Valley, following the river upstream through the villages of Dedham and Stratford St Mary to the beautiful church at Langham before returning to Flatford. On the way,. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Children are welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sat 21 Jul
Long Melford Makers Market
Bringing You Directly To The Makers
Here at the Long Melford Makers Market you get to meet and buy directly from all the unique creatives, creators, makers, designers, producers, bakers & artists.
Old School
Long Melford
Sat 21 Jul and Sun 22 Jul
We’re Going on a Minibeast Hunt!
Summer has officially started and Africa Alive! are celebrating with a weekend of beautiful butterflies, dazzling dragonflies and marvellous minibeasts!
Africa Alive!
Sat 21 Jul and Sun 22 Jul
Ickworth - Book Display - The ones that got away: original bindings
Learn more about the books in our vast collection at Ickworth. It appears that Theodora, the 4th Marchioness of Bristol, didn’t like tatty books.
She had many books re-spined or completely re-bound.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sun 22 Jul
Bungay Antiques Street Fair
The Bungay Antiques Street Fair celebrates its 22nd Anniversary on Sunday 22nd July. The Antiques Fair is held on Earsham Street which is closed to traffic for the day.
Earsham Street, Bungay
Sun 22 Jul
Women on Wheels Southwold
The 3rd Southwold Women On Wheels ride will take place on Sunday 22nd July 2018. Choose from 3 routes to suit your ability. This is a social ride to encourage ladies to enjoy cycling in the safe company of others. The route is marshalled, well signed and has back riders, plus a mobile mechanic.
William Godell Sports Pavilion
The Common
Southwold, Suffolk
Sun 22 Jul
Great Bevills - Open Garden for NGS
Overlooking the Stour Valley the gardens surrounding an Elizabethan manor house are formal and Italianate in style with Irish yews and mature specimen trees. Terraces, borders, ponds and woodland walks.
Great Bevills, Bures
Sun 22 Jul
5 Ringsfield Road - Open Garden for NGS
Stepping around the side of this lovely Arts and Crafts home, youll discover an acre of gorgeous colour themed garden. The herbaceous beds and borders harmonise beautifully, with sumptuous purples, cool pastels and hot scarlet collections.
5 Ringsfield Road, Beccles
Sun 22 Jul
Flatford - Ranger Walk (22 July)
Join one of our rangers for a walk around the Flatford countryside. You’ll discover how they balance the needs of wildlife conservation with managing a landscape which inspired the artist John Constable. Each walk will reflect the changing seasons. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Children are welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sun 22 Jul
Ickworth - Phyliss & Marjorie Children’s Trail
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Mon 23 Jul to Thu 20 Sep
Sutton Hoo - Archaeology Festival - Field Walking and Geophysics
Experience the skill and excitement of archaeology first hand whilst we celebrate all things to do with archaeology! Take part in field walking and geophysics on Garden Field to help us build a better picture of this significant field which holds an early Anglo-Saxon burial ground.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Mon 23 Jul, Tue 24 Jul, Thu 26 Jul
Sutton Hoo - Archaeology Festival - Gruesome Graves
Experience the skill and excitement of archaeology first hand whilst we celebrate all things to do with archaeology! Travel back in time with our Anglo-Saxon tour guide who reveals the gruesome secrets of Sutton Hoo’s royal burial ground. Booking Advisable. Phone: 01394 389714.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Tue 24 Jul, Thu 26 Jul
Navi - The King of Pop
This incredible production stars the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artist NAVI who is joined by Jackson’s original lead guitarist - JENNIFER BATTEN, Jennifer was Michael’s "right-hand woman" on three sell-out world tours.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Tue 24 Jul
Ickworth - Children’s Crafts - A summer of fun at Ickworth
Celebrate the summer with our weather proof Children’s Crafts at Ickworth. Our summer crafts are the perfect way to escape the sun or a rainy day.
We’ll have crafts throughout the holidays exploring a few themes to help your little ones connect with Ickworth’s History and Nature.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 25 Jul to Tue 4 Sep
Ickworth - Conservation Wednesdays
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 25 Jul, Wed 1 Aug, Wed 8 Aug, Wed 15 Aug, Wed 22 Aug, Wed 29 Aug
Cash Bingo
Fun evening for all ages. £1 a game - all monies given back as prize money
cash bar, soft drinks, icecream & snacks available.
Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds
Wed 25 Jul
Beer Festival
The Cherry Tree Inn Woodbridge (opposite Notcutts) will be holding their beer festival on the 27th, 28th and 29th July 2018.
The Cherry Tree Inn, Cumberland Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Fri 27 Jul to Sun 29 Jul
Summer Saturday: Countryside Day
The enduring charm of the July Course is the perfect setting for Countryside Day, one of our most popular Summer Saturdays.
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 28 Jul
Sutton Hoo - Archaeology Festival -Wulfheodenas: Anglo-Saxon reenactment
Experience Anglo-Saxon life with our biggest reenactment yet. Immerse yourself in Anglo-Saxon life with Wulfheodenas. As this year Sutton Hoo is celebrating the women who contributed to the history of the site, the Anglo-Saxon women will be taking the foreground.
This is the finale of the Archaeology Festival -.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sat 28 Jul and Sun 29 Jul
Melford Hall - Tales from the High Seas
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 28 Jul, Sat 25 Aug
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 28 Jul
Jazz Night with Palomar
An exploration of Benny Goodman style chamber jazz, with Palomar. Saturday 28 July 2018. 7:30pm. Doors open from 7pm. Tickets £14 per person (includes Finger Buffet) available from Wenhaston Post Office or on the door. Bar open from 7pm. Seating around tables. Wheelchair accessible.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 28 Jul
SESAW Open Day and Fun Dog Show
Four hours of family games, competitions, stalls, refreshments, BBQ, Vitalina ice cream and music.
Dog owners can enter their pooch in a variety of classes including our special class for all ex-SESAW dogs. There will also be a fun Scurry all day, everyone gets a reward, even if not placed!
Idano, Stoke Road, Leavenheath
Sun 29 Jul
Batteleys Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
A varied one acre garden planted for abundance in all seasons. Formality and informality, a mix of winding bark paths, light and shade, secluded spots to sit, new vistas at every turn. Fitting into its rural setting, it supports a wealth of bird life.
Batteleys Cottage, Diss
Sun 29 Jul
Rosedale - Open Garden for NGS
Approx one-third of an acre plantsman’s garden developed over the last 24 years, containing many unusual plants, herbaceous borders and pond. For the May opening see a super collection of peonies and for the July opening a stunning collection of approx 60 Agapanthus in full flower.
Rosedale, Bures
Sun 29 Jul
The Merchant of Venice
Bury Theatre Workshop’s 7th outdoor ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ production, now a much-loved feature of the Suffolk theatre goer’s calendar.
Abbey Gardens, Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds
Tue 31 Jul to Sat 4 Aug
NYO Jazz
NYO Jazz with special guest singer Dianne Reeves. Artists performing: NYO Jazz.: Tickets avaiable.
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Tue 31 Jul
Challenge 50!
Join us for a summer of fun and activities at Africa Alive! - Can you complete all 50 challenges that Reggie has set?
Africa Alive!
Wed 1 Aug to Fri 31 Aug
Den Building
Enjoy wild activities in Nowton Park woods. Build secret dens and cook marshmallows over an open fire.
Build secret dens and shelters and camouflage them with leaves and brash. Make sure they are waterproof, because we will test them! Learn fire lighting techniques and cook marshmallows over an open fire.
Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds
Wed 1 Aug, Fri 3 Aug
Ickworth - A Celebration of Summer with the Living History Cooks
Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes. Make the most of the season by joining our cooks for ’A Celebration of Summer’.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 1 Aug
The Great British Seaside Special
Andy Leach and his wonderful show team are back, by popular demand, with their new production:
THE GREAT BRITISH SEASIDE SPECIAL 2018
This superb traditional end-of-the-pier style variety show is full of hilarious comedy, incredible singing and dancing, amazing magic and ventriloquism plus much much more.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Thu 2 Aug
Evening Of Clairvoyance with Pietro Politano at Newmarket Spiritualists
Evening of Spirit Communication from the platform at Newmarket Pioneer Centre, which you can find on facebook. These are held regularly on the first Friday of each month, and entry is £6 which includes refreshments. We have a wonderful selection of first rate mediums for these events.
District Scout Hut Cardigan St. Newmarket
Fri 3 Aug
Kentwell Hall - The Hall at War Special Event
Kentwell at War re-enactment with over 60 costumed participants recreating what life was like during WWI and WWII.
You can see domestic staff in the house going about their daily chores, whilst the ‘family’ will be entertaining their guests.
Kentwell Hall, Long Melford
Sat 4 Aug and Sun 5 Aug
Summer Saturday: Sports Day
Our family themed Sports Day is all about having a great day out with your nearest and dearest at the Home of Horseracing. There’s thrilling racing (of course!
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 4 Aug
Gislingham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
2 varied gardens in a picturesque village with a number of Suffolk timbered houses. Ivy Chimneys is planted for yr round interest with ornamental trees, some topiary, exotic borders and fishpond set in an area of Japanese style. Wisteria draped pergola supports a productive vine.
Gislingham Gardens, Gislingham
Sat 4 Aug and Sun 5 Aug
Festival of Wheels
An intoxicating mix of cars, bikes, trucks and all things motoring come together over two superb days for the Festival of Wheels. The largest event of its kind in the South-East, the Festival gathers together the east coasts rarest and most glamorous cars, bikes and trucks.
Trinity Park
Felixstowe Road, Ipswich
Sat 4 Aug and Sun 5 Aug
St Andrew’s Church Freckenham Flower Festival Theme "Our Hobbies & Interests"
Wonderful flower displays by volunteer flower arrangers all depicting the Best of British.
There will a plant stall, raffle & tombola
We also hope to have the Freckenham Tractor Boys with their display of tractors and tools from a bygone era.
Refreshments of hot & cold drinks, cakes,
St Andrew’s Church, Church Lane, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 4 Aug and Sun 5 Aug
The Old Jet Charity Market
Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.
Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sat 4 Aug
Melford Hall - Melford Hall’s Railway Walk
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 4 Aug
Long Melford Book Fair
Between 15 and 20 exhibitors will be offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale. From paperbacks to antiquarian. Often also postcards and ephemera. books on East Anglia frequently offered. Home made refreshments available. Free parking.
Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel), Long Melford
Sat 4 Aug
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - Bombs and Beasties 2018- all day guided walk
Explore this once secret site. A five minute boat ride leads to a five mile walk and talk with a ranger, looking at various aspects of this unique site - once a Top Secret military test site now a National Nature Reserve. Will include access to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment. Booking Essential.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge,
Sat 4 Aug
Thank You For The Music
Join the fantabba-ulous party of the year as the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s greatest hit Dancing Queen is celebrated in sequin-spangled style. ABBA classics abound.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 4 Aug
Bacton Fayre and Flower Show Bacton Suffolk
Bacton Fayre and Flower Show has been held in the Village of Bacton Suffolk for well over One Hundred years. The traditional Flower Show Marquee is the centre piece of the event, full afternoon of entertainment from 12 noon, Princess of Wales Royal Regiment Free Fall Parachute Team will be dropping in !
Meadow opposite Bacton Manor House, Church Rd, Bacton Suffolk.
Sat 4 Aug
EACH Colour Dash Bury St Edmunds 2018
Join us for our Colour Dash at Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds for the most messy 5k fun run you’ll ever be part of! Walk, jog or run a short distance of 5km as our colour pirates shower you in colourful powdered paint!
Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 5 Aug
Bentwaters Cold War Museum public open day
Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.
Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sun 5 Aug, Sun 19 Aug, Sun 26 Aug, Mon 27 Aug, Sun 2 Sep, Sun 16 Sep
Sunday Openings - Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
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
Behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
Sun 5 Aug, Sun 12 Aug, Sun 19 Aug, Sun 26 Aug, Sat 1 Sep, Sat 8 Sep, Sun 16 Sep, Sun 23 Sep, Sun 30 Sep
Trinity House - Open Garden for NGS
Peaceful village garden surrounded by mature trees. Meandering paths wind around beds of hydrangea, ferns and not-often seen perennials, along with several unusual trees. Fruiting Kiwi vine and climbing hydrangeas adorn the house walls. Fish Pond with lillies, rill, bog bed and tucked away frog pond.
Trinity House, Bury St. Edmunds
Sun 5 Aug
Henstead Exotic Garden - Open Garden for NGS
2 acre exotic garden featuring 100 large palms, 20+ bananas and 200 bamboo plants. 2 streams, 20ft tiered walkway leading to Thai style wooden covered pavilion. Mediterranean and jungle plants around 3 large ponds with fish. Suffolk’s most exotic garden.
Henstead Exotic Garden, Beccles
Sun 5 Aug
SOUTHWOLD FAIR ON THE GREEN antiques and collectors fair
A fantastic day out in the world famous seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk, the antiques and collectors fair is held every year on the first Sunday in August on the greens, this year being held on Sunday 5th August, it starts at 9 o’clock for the puplic and runs til 4 o’clock, it is free entry and there
South Green to Gun hill Southwold
Sun 5 Aug
Guided Bat Walk
Join rangers for a twilight walk. Use bat detectors to reveal their ultrasonic sounds and watch them hunt.
Join rangers for a twilight walk and discover some of Nowton Park’s nocturnal residents. Use bat detectors to reveal their ultrasonic sounds and watch them hunt around trees and over ponds.
Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds
Tue 7 Aug, Wed 8 Aug, Tue 21 Aug, Wed 22 Aug
Ickworth - Look Out! Archery in Summer
The ultimate archery experience for all ages. Fun for all the family with bows to suit all ages.
Have a go on this fantastic range in the wonderful setting of Ickworth.
Can you master this this traditional sport, what ever your age or experience, the instructors will help you along for a grea.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Tue 7 Aug to Wed 15 Aug
Creepy Crawlies
Explore the world of creepy crawlies at Nowton Park.
Sweep through wild flower meadows, roll over logs and shake trees to discover mini beasts and bugs. Identify what you find and learn how to encourage insects into your garden.
This event will take place at the Walled Garden in Nowton Park.
Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds
Wed 8 Aug, Fri 10 Aug
EACH Superhero Inflatable Fun Run
Get ready to take on our brand new Superhero Inflatable Fun Run at Trinity Park in Ipswich.
Expect to walk, jog or run your way around the 5km route combating inflatable obstacles dressed as your superhero of choice! Are you going Marvel or DC?
Trinity Park, Ipswich
Wed 8 Aug
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 10 Aug, Fri 17 Aug, Fri 24 Aug, Fri 31 Aug
Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wiburys Experience
The Big O & the Wilburys Experience show is back - bigger and better than ever! Come and celebrate with the band as they commemorate 30 YEARS since the Wilburys original album release and pay a special tribute to The Big O, who died later the same year.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 10 Aug
Summer Saturday: Royal British Legion Day
Newmarket’s annual Royal British Legion Day is one of our most popular and emotive Summer Saturdays and features a moving Standard Bearers Parade. Not only is it an opportunity to support a very worthy cause it also promises a great day of racing with lots of entertainment.
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 11 Aug
A Twistory Weekend at West Stow!
A fun family Twistory weekend at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, where fact and fiction blur!
When history goes wrong anything can happen! Come and have a fun Twistory day out in the Anglo-Saxon Village at West Stow with members of the The Dark Age group.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 11 Aug and Sun 12 Aug
Sharkmuffin
Sharkmuffin plus The Baby Seals, Rad Pitt, Tundra, Kulk. Artists performing: Sharkmuffin .: Tickets avaiable.
The Smokehouse, Ipswich
Sat 11 Aug
Summer Fete
Come and join us for our Summer Fete and assist to raise money for our Residents Amenity Fund.
Rummage through the stalls; try your hand at the games or just sit with a cup of tea and a slice of cake enjoying the atmosphere.
Cake stall; Games of skill (luck) Barbecue; Ice creams.
Hazeldell Residential Home
Sat 11 Aug
Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market
Following its hugely successful first year of trading, Bury St Edmunds’ Farmers’ Market is back!
The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 12 Aug, Sun 9 Sep
Beccles Antiques Street Market
The Antiques Street Market held in the centre of Beccles will take place on Sunday 12th August. The market plays host to a hundred general and specialist dealers selling a wide range of good quality antiques and collectables including furniture, silver, china, linen, jewellery, books, clocks, retro and vintage design...
Beccles Town centre
Sun 12 Aug
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Ickworth - Theodora: a coronation to remember
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Mon 13 Aug to Thu 11 Oct
Ickworth - A Coronation Conserved
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Tue 14 Aug to Fri 12 Oct
Woodwards - Open Garden for NGS
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.
Woodwards, Ipswich
Tue 14 Aug, Sun 26 Aug
Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Bourse with David Gottesman. Organised by Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Rod Finn (Secretary).
Church Institute, The Street, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds
Tue 14 Aug
Nature Boats
Build your own sailing boats and rafts from natural and recycled materials.
Hunt for tree bark, sticks, and leaves to create fantastic floating vessels. Set sail on School Pond and watch them cruise over the water!
This event will take place at the Walled Garden in Nowton Park.
Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds
Wed 15 Aug, Fri 17 Aug
Ickworth - Book Display - Illustrating the World
Learn more about the books in our vast collection at Ickworth. We are so bombarded every day with images it is sometimes difficult to understand that book illustrations were for centuries dependent on immensely skillful artists, engravers and colourists.
Today we are showing a few of the most beautiful illustrat.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 15 Aug
Fishing Teach-In
As part of National Fishing Month we’re offering youngsters a chance to try their hand at fishing.
Qualified coaches will be on hand to help guide you through the basics.
Please note: there are no toilet facilities on site.
The Newt Pond, Castle Playing Fields, Haverhill
Thu 16 Aug
Milkshake Live! The Magic Story Book
Starring Milkshake! favourites; Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer & Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake!
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 18 Aug
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach - Bat Walk
A special evening walk to discover one of Dunwich Heath’s less well-known mammals! The varied habitats around Dunwich Heath attract several species of Suffolk’s bats.
Dunwich Heath: Coastal Centre and Beach, Dunwich, Saxmundham,
Sat 18 Aug
Beccles Carnival and Family Fun Weekend
Beccles Carnival weekend is more than a traditional carnival parade. The event takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August 2017. Over the Weekend we have lined up a great programme of events for the whole family to enjoy. Saturday starts at 13.
Beccles quay, Fen Lane, Beccles, Suffolk
Sat 18 Aug and Sun 19 Aug
Summer Saturday: Horseplay
Returning for 2018, ‘Horseplay’ is a brilliant family raceday which focuses on the magnificent horse and offers you the opportunity to gain even more of an insight into our fantastic sport.
The July Course
Newmarket
Suffolk
Sat 18 Aug
Flatford - Flatford Family Ramble
Join one of experienced walk leaders and discover the quiet paths and secret lanes that make the Dedham Vale so special. The walk will be about 5 miles in length so is ideal for all the family to enjoy. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 2491895. Children are welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sat 18 Aug
Melford Hall - Melford Hall’s Outdoor Cinema presents Paddington 2
Our before Sundown Films allow children to enjoy the magic of outdoor cinema before it gets dark in the beautiful grounds of Melford Hall. Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 18 Aug
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve - Photography Tours 2018
Explore the Ness including the Cold War weapons testing area. We are pleased to offer a small number of places on a rare expedition to spend a whole day on Orford Ness including working up close to the famous Pagodas in the Cold War AWRE area. You will be accompanied by rangers from the site who have been photograph.
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve, Quay Office, Orford Quay, Orford, Woodbridge,
Sat 18 Aug
Melford Hall - Melford Hall’s Outdoor Cinema presents Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in one of the 90’s best loved comedies. In our book we think that Hectro Elizondo steals the show as the Hotel manager but who ever your favourite is you’ll love our open air showing at new venue Melford Hall.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 18 Aug
Baby Loves To Boogie
Every year Ipswich comes together for a weekend of fun with the Ipswich Maritime Festival. Being part of the Waterfront, this is something that we love to get involved in – celebrating our community and the beautiful town we are part of.
Jerwood DanceHouse Foundry Lane Ipswich
Sun 19 Aug
Sutton Hoo - Out of the Case
See our master crafted replicas as they would have been in Anglo-Saxon times - out of the case and being handled! Get a close up look at our fantastic collection of Sutton Hoo replica treasures at an informal talk and handling session in our Exhibition Hall.
Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge,
Sun 19 Aug
Flatford - Flatford Nature Day
Go wild and get a little dirty at Flatford’s Nature Day. A 3 wild passport will get you pond dipping, bug hunting and the chance to make natural crafts. This event is organized in partnership with the Field Studies Council, the RSPB and the Dedham Vale. Booking Not Needed.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Tue 21 Aug
Around the World in 80 Minutes
Create aboriginal paintings on eucalyptus bark, fold origami giant pandas and design your own totem pole!
Join rangers for a walk around the arboretum to find trees from around the world. Collect natural materials on the way and create your own arts and crafts that represent different countries and cultures.
Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds
Wed 22 Aug, Fri 24 Aug
Ickworth - Bat Walk and Talk 2018
The Ickworth estate is home to many bats, these walks & talks are a brilliant opportunity to see and hear them. Discover the difference between the calls of a Pipistrelle and a Daubenton’s; learn about their habitat and what we can do to improve it.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 22 Aug and Thu 23 Aug
Ickworth - Gardener’s Choice with the Living History cooks
Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes. Enjoy fresh produce from the estate with our Living History cooks.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Wed 22 Aug
Oliver!
The Marina and Seagull Theatres are proud to announce their first collaboration with Lionel Bart’s musical OLIVER!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Thu 23 Aug to Sat 1 Sep
Melford Hall - Beatrix Potter story readings
Get carried away by the magical adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends as written by Beatrix Potter and narrated by one of our story tellers. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for young children.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Thu 23 Aug
Sister Act - Dennis Lowe Theatre Company
Dennis Lowe Theatre Company return with a smash hit musical performed by a youth cast following an intensive two week course under the expert pupillage of Suzie Lowe and her team.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 24 Aug and Sat 25 Aug
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 25 Aug
The Vikings Come to West Stow!
Come and experience a Viking re-enactment at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - fun for all the family.
Meet members of Jorvik Vikingr as they occupy the Village and show us their daily life and skills.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 25 Aug to Mon 27 Aug
Melford Hall - Three Mills Walk
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.
Melford Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury,
Sat 25 Aug
Flatford - Robin Hood and his Merry Men
Robin Hood and his merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they steal from the wealthy to give to the poor. When the evil Sheriff of Nottingham schemes to stop them, the merry men join forces with beautiful Maid Marian to rescue Robin from the. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Chilldren welcome.
Flatford, Flatford, East Bergholt,
Sat 25 Aug
Lavenham Farmers Market
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.
Lavenham Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham
Sun 26 Aug, Sun 23 Sep
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
“RAY’S IN THE MOOD” as the world’s GREATEST Big Band transports you back to the heady days and music of the 1940s - with the fabulous harmonies of the Moonlight Serenaders and the sublime vocals of Catherine Sykes & Mark Porter.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sun 26 Aug
Halesworth Antiques Street Market
Celebrating its 26th year, the Halesworth Antiques Street Market is probably the best known and longest running antiques street market in Suffolk.
Town Centre
Sun 26 Aug
Joe Pasquale - A Few of his Favourite Things
Joe Pasquale burst on to our TV screens 30 years ago on ITV’s New Faces. Now he’s on his 30th anniversary tour ‘A Few Of His Favourite Things’: a celebration of his best cack, plus some surprises on the way! Let your inner child loose and learn to laugh and play again.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Mon 27 Aug
Carft and Gift Fayre
Join us for one of our regular craft and gift fayres housed in hopefully our brand spanking new club house. A wide variety of stalls, including cheeses, pies, handbags jewellery, handmade cards and artwork, ceramic picture tiles, candles in tea cups ect......
Fynn Valley Golf Club Witnesham, Ipswich - just 2 miles due north of Ipswich
Mon 27 Aug
Premium Listing
Holm House - Open Garden for NGS
7 different areas to see: lawn with mature trees and Holm Oaks; formal garden with topiary, box hedging and borders with year round interest; rose garden; woodland walk with hellebores, camellias, rhododendrons and bulbs; cut flower garden with greenhouse and cutting beds; large kitchen garden with impressive
Holm House, Bury St. Edmunds
Mon 27 Aug
Flying Machines
Come to Nowton Park and design, build and test fly your very own flying machines.
Enter our flying it competitions and take them home to show your friends Build your own sailing boats and rafts from natural and recycled materials.
This event will take place at the Walled Garden in Nowton Park.
Nowton Park, Bury Road, Nowton, Bury St Edmunds
Wed 29 Aug, Fri 31 Aug
Sudbury Farmers Market
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.
St Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury
Fri 31 Aug, Fri 28 Sep, Sat 29 Sep, Fri 26 Oct
Clare Food & Drink Festival
A first for us in the beautiful Clare Country Park.
The venue is within easy walking distance from Clare offering a unique location next to the River Stour.
Clare Castle Country Park
Fri 31 Aug to Sun 2 Sep
Ickworth - Shakespeare’s ’As you like it’ with the Pantaloons
We welcome the Pantaloons back this summer for a joyful performance of Shakespeare’s timeless comedy. "All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players..."
Welcome to the Forest of Arden, a world of clowns, lovers, runaways and rebels.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Fri 31 Aug
The Old Jet Charity Market
Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.
Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sat 1 Sep
Through the Decades with Roy & Buddy
Darren Page teams up with Marc Robinson who have both dedicated thier careers to Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly, performing all over Great Britain and around the world. They have come together to create a spell-binding two hour show, that will entertain and uplift you with pure nostalgia.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 1 Sep
Leaven Hall - Open Garden for NGS
A long gravel drive leads to the wisteria and rose clad C17 house set amid 15 acres of meadows and gardens. Walled garden and a huge pond/bog garden/woodland with lawns and mature trees. There is a working vegetable/cut flower garden and peach, nectarine and apricots by the pool.
Leaven Hall, Colchester
Sun 2 Sep
Wenhaston Grange - Open Garden for NGS
Over 3 acres of varied gardens on a long established site which has been extensively landscaped and enhanced over the last 15 yrs. Long herbaceous borders, old established trees and a series of garden rooms created by beech hedges. Levels and sight lines have been carefully planned.
Wenhaston Grange, Halesworth
Sun 2 Sep
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: David Gottesmann (Secretary).
Church Hall, Our Lady & St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 20 The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk
Tue 4 Sep, Tue 18 Sep, Tue 2 Oct, Tue 16 Oct
Ipswich Philatelic Society Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Ipswich Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Smith (Secretary).
School Hall, Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive (off Ropes Drive), Kesgrave
Wed 5 Sep, Wed 19 Sep, Wed 3 Oct, Wed 17 Oct
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 7 Sep, Fri 14 Sep, Fri 21 Sep, Fri 28 Sep
Abba Forever
ABBA Forever, presented by Sweeney Entertainments, is one of the UK’s leading International tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 7 Sep
Cheeki Monkeys BIG Baby & Children’s Market Mildenhall
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Jubilee Centre, Recreation Way, Mildenhall
Sat 8 Sep
Willow Basketry
In a new venture, supported by the Charity of The Worshipful Company of Basketmakers, Easton & Otley College is offering an eight session Willow Basketry course taught by a well known local maker and tutor, Jo Hammond.
Easton & Otley College
Charity Lane
Otley
Ipswich
Sat 8 Sep
Night Safari
Experience the dark side of Brandon Country Park on a night-time odyssey of astronomy, wildlife encounters and sensory adventure.
Tickets include parking, hot drink and cake to finish off the evening.
Please bring sturdy footwear and wear suitable clothing.
Suitable for ages 7+
Brandon Country Park, Brandon
Sat 8 Sep, Sat 27 Oct
Walk for Wildlife
Take part in our first ever Walk for Wildlife as we help raise funds for wildlife conservation at this morning event.
Africa Alive!
Sat 8 Sep
The D-Day Darlings & The Songs That Won The War
Be taken on a musical journey back to the heart of the 1940’s featuring songs by The Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields and many others.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 8 Sep
The Magic of Motown
Celebrating the sound of a generation!
Now seen by over 1 million people worldwide, music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 8 Sep
Woolverstone Hall Heritage Open Day
To celebrate Heritage Day, Woolverstone Hall is opening its doors for tours of the building and its surround 84-acre grounds.
A Grade 1 listed building, Woolverstone Hall is currently home to Ipswich High School and is also used as a venue for weddings and other functions.
Woolverstone Hall, Woolverstone
Sun 9 Sep
Copdock Medal and Militaria Fair
Over 35 stall holders, selling various items of militaria and medals etc
We invite a wide range of local and international dealers to rent tables to sell various Collectable
Items.
Our dealers are also interested in purchasing items, so if you have some items you would like to sell, bring them along.
Copdock village hall, Copdock Near Ipswich
Sun 9 Sep
Hippiefest East
Celebrating peace, kindness and all of nature. Stands available for artisans, ethnic, eco, art, mystic, mythical, and fun.
Beccles Public Hall & Theatre, Smallgate, Beccles
Sun 9 Sep
11 Brookside - Open Garden for NGS
1½ acres over 4 levels. Traditional hedges, mature trees and roses at the front while rear garden landscaped in contemporary style. Lower terrace with water feature and fig trees. Terraced beds with ornamental grasses, knot garden, hosta courtyard.
11 Brookside, Newmarket
Sun 9 Sep
By the Crossways - Open Garden for NGS
3 acre wildlife garden designed as a garden within an organic farm, where wilderness areas lie next to productive beds. Large semi-walled vegetable and cutting garden, a spectacular crinkle-crankle wall. Extensive perennial planting, grasses and wild areas.
By the Crossways, Saxmundham
Sun 9 Sep
Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Rod Finn (Secretary).
Church Institute, The Street, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds
Tue 11 Sep, Tue 25 Sep, Tue 9 Oct, Tue 23 Oct
Chain Reaction Textile Art Exhibition
An exhibition of Art Textiles, including weaving, feltmaking, stitching and fabric dyeing. Unique, handcrafted items will be for sale in our gallery shop. Meet the artists, join our creative journey in our additional display of experimental samples and try your hand at Japanese braiding.
Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape
Fri 14 Sep to Wed 19 Sep
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Last Night of the Proms
A guaranteed evening of fun for all in this orchestral extravaganza featuring the best of British music and much more. Bring your union jack flags and your singing voices ready for some rousing and exhilarating works!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 14 Sep
Newmarket Food & Drink Festival
We are delighted to invite you to attend this year’s Newmarket Food and Drink Festival, which will be held on Palace Street, in the heart of bustling Newmarket. Get set for the celebrity chef demos, live music and of course, amazing food and drink!
Palace Street, Newmarket
Sat 15 Sep and Sun 16 Sep
Rock for Heroes
Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience with Rock For Heroes.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 15 Sep
Heron House - Open Garden for NGS
2 acres with views over coastline, river and marshes. Unusual trees, herbaceous beds, shrubs and ponds with waterfall in large rock garden, stream and bog garden. Interesting attempts to grow half hardy plants in the coastal micro-climate.
Heron House, Aldeburgh
Sun 16 Sep
Ipswich Mencap Open Coffee Morning
Open coffee/social morning held on a regular basis
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Tue 18 Sep to Thu 15 Nov
Awful Auntie
When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.
Ipswich Regent & Corn Exchange 3 St. Helen’s St Ipswich
Wed 19 Sep to Sun 23 Sep
Michael English in Concert
Following the huge success of Michael’s previous visit UK tour in 2017, he returns in 2018 & brings his wonderful show to The Spa Pavilion! The Legendary Brendan Shine joins him as his special guest on the night.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Wed 19 Sep
That’ll Be The Day
Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with another BRAND NEW SHOW!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Thu 20 Sep
Ickworth - Phyliss & Marjorie Children’s Trail
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Fri 21 Sep to Wed 31 Oct
Elkie Brooks
Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 21 Sep
World Rhino Weekend
Join us for some heavy weight fun as we celebrate our remarkable rhinos!
Africa Alive!
Sat 22 Sep and Sun 23 Sep
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon and Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary Tour
Direct from its success at London’s Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 22 Sep
Preparing for a Feast!
Come to West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and meet re-enactment group Wulfingas, who will be preparing for a special feast!
Find out more about Anglo-Saxon life and meet members of the costume group Wulfingas who will be living and working in the Village.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 22 Sep and Sun 23 Sep
Ipswich Mencap Garage Sales
Open garage sales helping to raise funds. Every Saturday weather permitting
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Sat 22 Sep, Sat 29 Sep, Sat 6 Oct, Sat 13 Oct, Sat 20 Oct
Peninsular pyrates family festival
4 reenactment societies come together in a scripted production. This is a not for profit fund raising event for East Anglia Children’s Hospice and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Bringing together elements of the English Civil War Society. The Sealed Knot.
Fort Landguard. View point Road. Felixstowe.
Sat 22 Sep and Sun 23 Sep
Long Melford Book Fair
Between 15 and 20 exhibitors will be offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale. From paperbacks to antiquarian. Often also postcards and ephemera. Books on East Anglia frequently offered. Home made refreshments available. Free parking.
Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel), Long Melford
Sat 22 Sep
The Old Rectory - Open Garden for NGS
Two acre garden started in 1973. Interesting trees showing autumn colour planted to supplement beech, yew and chestnut already there. Mixed Herbaceous borders designed for late season interest with dahlias, michaelmas daisies, japanese anemones and hydrangea. Spectacular display of cyclamen hederifolium.
The Old Rectory, Brinkley
Sat 22 Sep
Bury St Edmunds Model Railway Club Exhibition 2018
Suffolk’s foremost Model Railway Exhibition in four halls / areas with 25+ layouts in S7, 0, 00, N, 009 and other scales demonstrating various eras and world wide styles.
Sixth Form Campus Thurston Upper School, Drinkstone Road, BEYTON Suffolk (not Thurston School in Thurston)
Sat 22 Sep
Autumn Wild Food Taster
Learn about wild edible plants in the woods and parkland; with identification tips, guidance and the chance to try out some tasty wild food treats.
The session can accommodate vegan and/or gluten free diets; please state when booking.
Brandon Country Park, Brandon
Sat 22 Sep
Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues
Prepare for an intimate evening of sensational musicianship and iconic songs that define a generation.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 22 Sep
The Snail and the Whale
Join a tiny snail on her trip round the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production inspired by the fantastic bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Wed 26 Sep and Thu 27 Sep
The Little Shop of Horrors
The excellent CBM Theatre Company are back at The Spa with another blockbuster rock musical!
Little Shop of Horrors is the delectable off-Broadway smash hit sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 28 Sep and Sat 29 Sep
Wannabe - The Spice Girls Show
The only touring theatre production inspired by the ultimate girl power group and is returning in 2018 for its second national tour.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 28 Sep
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 29 Sep
80s Mania
Currently taking the UK by storm, it’s Europe’s official 80’s Reunion concert show!
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 29 Sep
Day of Clairvoyant Readings
Hadleigh Healers are having another popular Day of Readings, with Spiritual Mediums offering 20 minute, one to one readings, for only £15 per reading. Please pre-book your readings with Mavis to avoid disappointment on the day on 01473 823282.
Hadleigh Healing Society, The Bungalow, Sisters Court, Hadleigh
Sat 29 Sep
Ipswich High School Sixth Form Open Evening
Families are welcome to Ipswich High School’s Sixth Form Open Evening on 3rd October 2018.
Now accepting boys, we educate children aged 3 - 18, from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form.
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Wed 3 Oct
Jamie Raven - Making Magic
Jamie Raven is the man who made Simon Cowell say ‘I now actually believe in Magic’ en route to finishing BGT that year as the ‘Highest Placed Human’.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Wed 3 Oct
Ipswich High School Preparatory and Senior School Open Morning
Families are welcome to Ipswich High School’s Preparatory and Senior School Open Morning on 5th October 2018.
Now accepting boys, we educate children aged 3 - 18, from Pre-Prep through to Sixth Form.
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Fri 5 Oct
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 5 Oct, Fri 12 Oct, Fri 19 Oct, Fri 26 Oct
Evening Of Clairvoyance with Jeff Phillips at Newmarket Spiritualists
Evening of Spirit Communication from the platform at Newmarket Pioneer Centre, which you can find on facebook.
These are held regularly on the first Friday of each month, and entry is £6 which includes refreshments. We have a wonderful selection of first rate mediums for these events.
District Scout Hut Cardigan St. Newmarket
Fri 5 Oct
Joe Longthorne
Joe will be joined on stage by his sensational live band and special guest artist.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 5 Oct
Autumn Food & Drink Market
The Halesworth Autumn Food & Drink Market will take place in the historic Halesworth Market Place. With many award winning Food & Drink producers from around the region visitors will have the opportunity to talk to the producers and sample their products.
Market Place, Halesworth
Sat 6 Oct
Tassels - An Evening of Burlesque
Enter the titillating world of Tassels… Burlesque, but not as you know it!
Leave your inhibitions at the door and experience the UK’s biggest burlesque extravaganza.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 6 Oct
The Old Jet Charity Market
Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.
Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sat 6 Oct
Bury St Edmunds Book Fair
The PBFA have been running book fairs in Bury St Edmunds for over 30 years. Held twice a year, you can expect to see a wide range of secondhand, out of print and antiquarian books offered for sale by experienced, professional booksellers. Also often prints, maps and ephemera.
The Athenaeum, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 6 Oct
Indoor Car Boot Sale
An Indoor car boot sale is being held to raise funds, for the upkeep of the play area which was refurbished this year. Refreshments will be available including fresh bacon rolls and cakes. For more details or to book a table contact Sarah 07749714747. You are welcome to just call in for a cuppa and bacon roll.
Ringsfield Village Hall, Church Road, Ringsfield
Sat 6 Oct
The Matt Munro Story
Celebrating the life and music of Matt Monro, this is an inspired and unforgettable show.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 6 Oct
Bentwaters Cold War Museum public open day
Visit the unique museum at the former RAF Bentwaters, housed in the former hardened wing operations command post, the only such one open to the public in Europe, an ideal all weather attraction.
Building 134, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sun 7 Oct, Sun 21 Oct
Sunday Openings - Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum
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
Behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk
Sun 7 Oct, Sun 14 Oct, Sun 21 Oct
Fullers Mill Garden - Open Garden for NGS
An enchanting 7 acre garden on the banks of the river Lark. A beautiful site with light dappled woodland and a plantsmans paradise of rare and unusual shrubs, perennials and marginals planted with great natural charm.
Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow
Sun 7 Oct
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden - Open Garden for NGS
20-acre garden originally laid out at the turn of the last century by the present owners great grandfather. Full of many fine trees and shrubs, many seldom seen in East Anglia. A fine collection of camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons, topiary, and the National Collection of deciduous Euonymus.
The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden, East Bergholt
Sun 7 Oct
Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four
Crammed full of adventure, romance, comedy and of course one or two rather brilliant deductions, The Sign of Four is Arthur Conan Doyle’s epic second Sherlock Holmes tale, a breath-taking yarn brought to life in this spectacular new stage adaptation.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Thu 11 Oct and Fri 12 Oct
Ickworth - Theodora: a coronation to remember
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Fri 12 Oct to Wed 31 Oct
Swing With Laughter
STARRING BOBBY DAVRO, ANITA HARRIS, JESSICA MARTIN with David Alacey as your compere and with the Buddy Greco All Star Orchestra under the direction of Paul Drakeley and the LA Showgirls.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 12 Oct
The Bon Jovi Experience
One of the most iconic bands of the 80’s, Bon Jovi had platinum selling albums and a plethora of anthemic singles around the world…
The Bon Jovi Experience are the word’s first and finest tribute and the fact that they have performed live with Jon Bon Jovi himself and are featured on the official Bon Jovi website
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 13 Oct
Ickworth - A Coronation Conserved
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.
Ickworth, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds,
Sat 13 Oct to Wed 31 Oct
One Night of Queen
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” Live Grand Final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Sat 13 Oct
Fungi Foray
Spend the day exploring the fascinating world of Fungi; collecting, identifying and learning about the amazing variety of species found around the country park.
Suitable for ages 9+
Ticket includes parking, refreshments and lunch.
Brandon Country Park, Brandon
Sat 13 Oct
Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market
Following its hugely successful first year of trading, Bury St Edmunds’ Farmers’ Market is back!
The Traverse, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 14 Oct, Sun 11 Nov, Sun 9 Dec
Suffolk Wedding Show
This fantastic wedding exhibition at Woolverstone Hall will have exhibitors for the following;
Wedding Rings, Wedding Accessories/Jewellery, Wedding Cakes/Cake Toppers, Wedding Caterers/Mobile Bars, Chocolate & Champagne Fountains, Wedding/Decoration/Design/Planning
Wedding Dresses/Bridesmaid/Mother of the Bride,
Woolverstone Hall, Woolverstone
Sun 14 Oct
Couples Friendly Darts Event
This is a darts event for mixed pairs. A friendly individual open pairs tournament supporting St Elizabeth Hospice and Ipswich Mencap.
Why not come along and join in?
Let’s make it a great social event and have fun!
Prizes for Winner & Runner Up
Raffle & Pub Card.
Norbridge Social Club Norwich Rd Ipswich
Sun 14 Oct
Curiosity Killed….No-one!
Why are flamingos pink?’
‘Why is a giraffe tall?’
Just send us your questions and we’ll help reveal all!
Africa Alive!
Sat 20 Oct to Sun 28 Oct
10th Annual Sci-fi and Action Exhibition
Moyse’s Hall hosts the 10th Annual exhibition with screen-used props, lineage replicas, memorabilia and much more from the world of Sci-fi and Action.
Moyse’s Hall Museum, Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 20 Oct, Sun 25 Nov
Indoor Car Boot Sale
An Indoor car boot sale Sat 20th Oct, is being held to help raise funds for the recently refurbished play area at the village hall. Although work is now complete, we need funds for its upkeep.
Refreshments will be available, including for anyone wishing to just call in for a cuppa.
Ringsfield Village Hall, Church Road, Ringsfield
Sat 20 Oct
Islands in the Stream
Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 20 Oct
Needham Market Community Council Craft Fair
Craft fair with lots of stalls and plenty of free parking. FREE entry. Refreshments available. This is a fundraising event organised by Needham Market Community Council, follow us on facebook.
Needham Market Community Centre, School Street, Needham Market
Sun 21 Oct
As Winter Approaches
Come to the Anglo-Saxon Village and meet costume group Ynglingas as they prepare for the coming Winter with crafts and cooking.
The Ynglingas are back at West Stow for the October Half Term.
They will be living in the Anglo-Saxon houses in the Village as an extended family group.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Mon 22 Oct, Sun 28 Oct
Throbbin’ Hood’
Team B are thrilled to be making their debut appearance at the Spa Pavilion Theatre! Wayne Burns and his mischievous cast of scoundrels invite you to join Robin and his very Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a madcap medieval romp.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Fri 26 Oct
suffolkpartynights.com
halloween night playing soul, motown, disco and party
Trinity Park, Ipswich
Fri 26 Oct
Suffolk Christmas Fair at Trinity Park
A wide range of Christmas and seasonal goodies including art, craft, design, food and drink.
Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich
Sat 27 Oct and Sun 28 Oct
Woolverstone Penninsula Craft Weekend
A WIDE RANGE OF ORIGINAL ART AND
CRAFT ITEMS ON SHOW AND FOR SALE
Free parking
Light refreshments available
Ipswich High School, Woolverstone Hall
Sat 27 Oct and Sun 28 Oct
Long Melford Book Fair
Between 15 and 20 exhibitors will be offering a wide range of secondhand, out of print and collectable books for sale. From paperbacks to antiquarian. Often also postcards and ephemera. Books on East Anglia frequently offered. Home made refreshments available. Free parking.
Memorial Hall (opp Bull Hotel), Long Melford
Sat 27 Oct
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 27 Oct
Lavenham Farmers Market
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.
Lavenham Village Hall, Church Street, Lavenham
Sun 28 Oct, Sun 25 Nov, Sun 16 Dec
Southwold Artisan Craft Market
Artisan Craft Market held every Friday. Selection of local crafts including textiles, pebble art, stained glass, jewellery, natural products, paper cutting, prints, home knits, homemade cards, sun catchers and more. Everything you see is created by the stallholder.
Refreshments available until 1:30pm.
Dogs welcome.
United Reformed Church Hall, Woodleys Yard, off High Street, Southwold
Fri 2 Nov, Fri 9 Nov, Fri 16 Nov, Fri 23 Nov, Fri 30 Nov
Evening Of Clairvoyance with Rachel Casson & Shelly Youell at Newmarket Spiritualists
Evening of Spirit Communication from the platform at Newmarket Pioneer Centre, which you can find on facebook. Shelly will be working with Art from Spirit and Rachel will deliver communication in her own special way.
District Scout Hut Cardigan St. Newmarket
Fri 2 Nov
The Old Jet Charity Market
Held on the first Saturday of every month, The Old Jet Market is an excellent array of stalls, makers, secondhand shifters and sometimes even live music. With pizza, cake, coffee and music! It’s a smash. Bring the family.
Old Jet, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge
Sat 3 Nov
Winter Wild Food Taster
Learn about wild edible plants in the woods and parkland; with identification tips, guidance and the chance to try out some tasty wild food treats.
The session can accommodate vegan and/or gluten free diets; please state when booking.
Suitable for ages 7+
Ticket includes seasonal wild nibbles and parking.
Brandon Country Park, Brandon
Sat 3 Nov
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Informal meeting. Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: David Gottesmann (Secretary).
Five Bells, 63 Bures Road, Sudbury
Tue 6 Nov, Tue 4 Dec
Gainsborough’s House Photo Walk
Dedicate a day to your camera and discover unique venues across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Join us for a photo walk at Gainsborough’s House, in Sudbury.
46 - 47 Gainsborough Street,
Sudbury
Tue 6 Nov
Ipswich Philatelic Society Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Ipswich Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Mike Smith (Secretary).
School Hall, Cedarwood Primary School, Wilkinson Drive (off Ropes Drive), Kesgrave
Wed 7 Nov, Wed 21 Nov
Scenic 7
The most picturesque 7 mile road race through Suffolk Countryside you are ever likely to run! The Stowmarket Striders Scenic 7 is a relatively flat 7 mile course with only a couple of undulations.
Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre
Sun 11 Nov
Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Bury St. Edmunds & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Rod Finn (Secretary).
Church Institute, The Street, Great Barton, Bury St. Edmunds
Tue 13 Nov, Tue 27 Nov, Tue 11 Dec
Ipswich Mencap Open Coffee Morning
Open coffee/social morning held on a regular basis
Burgess House 236 Felixstowe RD. Ipswich
Fri 16 Nov to Tue 18 Dec
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - A Night at te Symphony
Hear this world-class ensemble perform a selection of orchestral classics with maestro Michele Mariotti on the podium in a programme that will thrill, delight and inspire.
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft
Fri 16 Nov
Celebrating Yule
Come and meet Stowacynn who will be living in the Anglo-Saxon Village and preparing to celebrate Yule.
West Stow Friends costume group Stowacynn, will living and working in the Anglo-Saxon Village.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds
Sat 17 Nov and Sun 18 Nov
Soul Legends
Feel the heart. Share the soul. Live the legends.
Whether you’re a Soul Man, a Natural Woman, or just a plain old Sex Machine...
We’re delighted to bring you the smash-hit spectacular SOUL LEGENDS!
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Sat 17 Nov
Stowupland Craft Fair
Craft fair with lots of stalls, free parking and scrumptious refreshments in the village hall.
Stowupland Village Hall
Sat 17 Nov
Ipswich Mencap Christmas Fair
A selection of christmas gifts, baubles, trees ornaments available.
Norbridge Social Club Norwich Rd Ipswich
Sun 18 Nov
Christmas Shopping Event and Fayre
Christmas Fayre with Christmas Shopping Stalls x 25 together with Father Christmas and North Pole Letters, Tombola, Licensed Bar, Thurst Coffee Shop Cakes and Bacon Rolls.
The Centre will have stalls in both the Hall and the Sun Lounge varying from crafts to honey, pottery and jewellery etc. a wide range of things.
New Green Centre New Green Avenue Thurston Bury St Edmunds
Sun 18 Nov
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society Meeting
Details of this meeting will be announced as soon as possible. Organised by Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: David Gottesmann (Secretary).
Church Hall, Our Lady & St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 20 The Croft, Sudbury, Suffolk
Tue 20 Nov, Tue 18 Dec
The Good Old Music Hall Days November 2018
Sit back and revel in the cream of variety entertainers from around the globe as Mr. Leo Shavers once again, by popular request, brings back...
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Thu 22 Nov
Jethro - The Count of Cornwall
Jethro will be remembered for years to come as millions of people have now loved his unique and hilarious west country style for many years. He is considered by many as the greatest comedy story teller that ever lived - but ’the cult of the silly Count’ needs to be said out loud with great care.
The Spa Pavilion Theatre, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Thu 22 Nov
Wenhaston Produce, Craft & Flea Market
A wide and ever-changing range of local foods and produce, crafts, plants, home-baking and pre-loved treasures. Refreshments available from the on-site cafe.
Wenhaston Village Hall, Hall Road, Wenhaston
Sat 24 Nov
Breckland Forest 10K Run
Join us on a 10K trail through parts of the Brecks and Thetford Forest. It’s all off-road and there’s no cut off time (stopwatch timing). Finishers will get a quality, one-off medal. Water point at halfway, courtesy of Norfolk Water. First aid provided by Thetford EPIC and radio marshals by Raynet.
Santon Downham Village Hall, Santon Downham
Sun 25 Nov
Bury Xmas Street Fayre
As part of the four day Annual Christmas Street Fayre, Suffolk Market Events takes along a top quality farmers’ market to The Buttermarket in the centre of this fantastic market town. The events is attended by over 80,000 people and the farmers’ market is now one of the event highlights.
Buttermarket, Bury St Edmunds
Sun 25 Nov
Ipswich Mencap Christmas Float
Bucket collecting at local supermarkets and town centre.
M & S Ipswich
Thu 29 Nov