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Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel

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

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

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

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

Lydia Eva YH89 Steam Drifter

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

Southwold Railway

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

Lavenham Guildhall

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

Felixstowe Museum

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

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

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

Melford Hall

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

Bury St Edmunds Guildhall

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

Heritage Orchard Day

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

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

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

Ipswich Trail Makers - Digital Blue Plaque Trail

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

Felixstowe Heritage Exhibition

Today Felixstowe Methodist Church, Trinity, Hamilton Road, Felixstowe IP11 7AN Heritage Open Day: An exhibition of historic photos and artefacts showing the history of Felixstowe, Walton and the Trimleys...

An indoor display featuring the local history of Brandon

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

First 175 Years since the railway reached Lowestoft

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

Felixstowe's Changing Faces

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

Everyday pottery

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

Little Hall

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

The History of Beach Huts in Felixstowe

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

Southwold Arts Centre Exhibition

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

Kensington gardens

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

Wool Linen Silk

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

Guided Tour of the Mettingham Orthodox Church

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

Lowestoft Maritime Museum

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

Corton in the 19th and 20th Century

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

Port to Port art installation - Landguard Fort & Felixstowe Museum

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

Port to Port art installation - Felixstowe Museum

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

Aldeburgh Museum

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

Powder Puffs to Power Plugs

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

Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panels

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

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 20th September 2026

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

Abbey Grove Walk

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

West End Does: Lowestoft

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

Landguard Fort

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

American Car Show at Stonham Barns Park

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

Gainsborough's House

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

7th Felixstowe Scout Hut - a pre war barrack building

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

I Worked There - Lost Employers of Lowestoft Exhibition

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

The Masonic Lodge of Felixstowe

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

Mincarlo LT412 Diesel Trawler

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

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

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

Halesworth Airfield Museum

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

A Window to Felixstowe's Past

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

The Red House, Aldeburgh

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

Near This Place - Walk & Talk

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

Curzon Lodge - Cellar Tour

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

Sproughton Tithe Barn

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

‘Hands Across the Sea’ – Helen Baggott

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

Monday Evening Healing clinic -Except Bank holidays

Mon 21 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 12 Oct, Mon 19 Oct Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ Universal Healing and Reiki are both completely natural processes. Effectively it is thought to be a flow of beneficial energy between the healer...

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

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

EOS: James McNeill Whistler

Wed 23 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Dir: David Bickerstaff (Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition and Turner & Constable) Tate Britain is holding the first major retrospective of Whistler...

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

Thu 24 Sep, Thu 8 Oct, Thu 22 Oct, Thu 5 Nov, Thu 19 Nov St Augustine's Church Hall, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich IP3 8TJ If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Ipswich Rock Choir is led by local musician Lee Birnie...

Adam Garcia’s Emerald Storm 2026

Thu 24 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Starring Tom Ball! If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm! Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying...

The Fabulous 50s & Swinging 60s Matinee Show

The Fabulous 50s & Swinging 60s Matinee Show

Thu 24 Sep The Regal Theatre, Stowmarket, Ipswich Street IP14 1AY The Dreamer’s Fabulous 50’s & Swinging 60’s Show is a must see show for all 50’s & 60s music fans, a trip down nostalgia lane for those that can...

B*tch & Stitch

Thu 24 Sep, Thu 22 Oct Mulligan Game Cafe 41A Upper Brook Street Ipswich IP4 1DU Join us for our monthly crafty vent sess @ Mulligan Game Café B&S is a fab event to chat free up some headspace craft if you can and admire some...

Circus Cortex at Stonham, Stowmarket. 24-27 September 2026

Thu 24 Sep to Sun 27 Sep Stonham Barns Park - Pettaugh Ln, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk. IP14 6AT Circus Cortex: BizZZar – Stonham Barns Park, Suffolk The Big Top returns to Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Lane, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk,...

Everyman Folk Club presents Sailor Swift (Pete Morton)

Fri 25 Sep The Riverside Centre, Gt Glemham Road, Stratford St Andrew, Saxmundham IP17 1LL Enjoy 400-years of the folk tradition – not necessarily in the right order - by the versatile and energetic artist formally known as Pete Morton...

New Dawn Fades

Fri 25 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH A Play About Joy Division & Manchester New Dawn Fades – A Play About Joy Division And Manchester returns with a scintillating new production...

An Evening of Mediumship

Sat 26 Sep The Ipswich Quakers , 39 Fonnereau Road IP1 3JH Presented by our special Medium This evening gives you the opportunity to connect with a loved one from the spirit world ...

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (15)

Sat 26 Sep Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH by Martin Crimp after Molière directed by Indhu Rubasingham Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp...

The Great British Harvest Festival

Sat 26 Sep St Edmundsbury Cathedral Angel Lane Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS An evening of entertainment and a celebration of British produced food. Bring your own British grown picnic and enjoy acts and music...

Newmarket Sausage Festival 2026

Sat 26 Sep Market Square, Fred Archer Way, Newmarket CB8 8EQ Get ready for a sizzling day of family fun as the Newmarket Sausage Festival returns to Market Square on Saturday 26th September 2026, from 10am to...

Freckenham Village Hall Farmers & Crafts Market

Sat 26 Sep Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8JB We welcome back our regular stalls of Plantation Farm with fruit, veg, flowers and plants, TFM butchers, the Pie Kitchen, Garden Preserves - new...

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

Sat 26 Sep The Quay Theatre Quay Lane Sudbury CO10 2AN Abba Sensation Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation – The ABBA Tribute Band takes...

The Suffolk Wedding Show

The Suffolk Wedding Show

Sun 27 Sep Venue 16 - 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 3QJ Looking for the best wedding fair in Ipswich, Suffolk? Whether you're newly engaged or finalising your wedding details, The Suffolk Wedding...

Winifred Challis - Morals, Marriage & Mass Observation in WW2

Tue 29 Sep Long Melford Village Hall, Long Melford CO1 9LQ Mass-Observation, established in 1937 was designed to capture the thoughts, observations and thinking of the nation through a network of voluntary...

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

Wed 30 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, and more dates until Wed 25 Nov Sudbury Rugby Club, Whittome Field, Spicer Way, Sudbury CO10 0GB Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Sudbury Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Lee Birnie...

Gong Bath Healing Session - Thursday Evening Monthly

Thu 1 Oct, Thu 5 Nov Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ Presented by Andy Mapplebeck. This wonderful healing session allows you to drift off to find peace and healing as you listen to the notes of the...

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

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

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meeting 2nd October 2026

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meeting 2nd October 2026

Fri 2 Oct Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath IP12 4PB The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society’s next Monthly Meeting takes place on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 7:30 p.m...

It Walks Around The House At Night

Fri 2 Oct and Sat 3 Oct Westgate St Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1QR Following a sell-out UK tour, the award-winning ThickSkin present this chilling new play by Tim Foley (former Bruntwood Prize-winner)...

Lipstick On Your Collar

Fri 2 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Back with their brand new show for 2026! Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor...

An A to Z of G & S

Sat 3 Oct Chapel Hall Arts, Cratfield Road, Fressingfield IP21 5QD THE SUFFOLK SAVOYARDS Present An A to Z of G&S The concert features five singers and a keyboard player in an alphabetical romp through the...

Tease

Sat 3 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Step into the World of “Tease” – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an...

Long Melford Book Fair

Sat 3 Oct Village Memorial Hall, off Hall Street (opposite the Bull Hotel), Long Melford CO10 9JQ Long Melford Book Fair including Postcards, Ephemera, Comics, Autographs and Cigarette Cards 9.30am-3.30pm Refreshments Free Parking

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

Sat 3 Oct Leiston Film Theatre 74 High Street Leiston IP16 4BZ Following their sell out appearance in 2025, one of the UK's most successful ABBA tribute shows return, transporting you back to the golden...

Come & Sing with Sir John Rutter

Sat 3 Oct Ipswich School Great School Concert Hall Ipswich IP1 3QW Join celebrated composer and conductor Sir John Rutter for a joyful Come-and-Sing day on Saturday 3rd October 11-5pm ...

The Suffolk Witchcraft Market, Samhain Edition

Sun 4 Oct The Blackbourne Community Centre Blackbourne Road Elmswell IP30 9UH Join use to celebrate the turning of the wheel of the year, as we honer the Pagan Sabbath of Samhain ( Halloween)...

RSPCA Fun Dog Show

Sun 4 Oct Earl Stonham Village Hall, Forward Green, Earl Stonham IP31 2NR Fantastic fun filled day includes a fun dog show, refreshments, raffle, games, and animal related stalls...

Fullers Mill Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 4 Oct Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow IP28 6HD This award-winning seven acre garden is a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis set in the heart of Suffolk...

The Animal Guyz – Amazing Animals

Sun 4 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small...

Woodbridge care home invites community for a cuppa and a catch-up

Tue 6 Oct 1a Suffolk Dr, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2TP A Woodbridge care home is inviting locals to take some time out to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea at a monthly community gathering...

A Mariner's Story

Tue 6 Oct St Margaret’s Church Centre, 147 Hollingsworth Rd NR32 4BW Ivan Bunn will talk about A Mariner's Story - focusing on his trip to Valparaiso in South America

Kevin Bloody Wilson: Fair Dinkum Funny (16+) 2026

Tue 6 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH He’s back, and he’s Fair Dinkum Funny! After 40+ years of touring the UK, selling millions of records, and releasing 21 classic albums, KEVIN...

Sudbury & District Philatelic Society

Tue 6 Oct, Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 1 Dec Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NL Subject to be advised.

Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society Meeting 7th October

Wed 7 Oct The Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society next meets at 7:30pm, Wednesday 7th October 2026. The Story of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is the title...

Ipswich Philatelic Society

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

Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with ‘The Voice’

Thu 8 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers. Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar –...

A glimpse into the life of a Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages

Thu 8 Oct Old Independent Church Hall, Hamlet Road, Haverhill CB9 9EF Kim Young will talk about life of a registrar

Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop

Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct Wainfleet Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9RZ Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...

Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop

Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge IP13 6HX Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...

Autumn Terrarium Planting Workshop

Fri 9 Oct to Sun 11 Oct Rougham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2RN Dobbies is hosting the ultimate autumn activity with a themed planting experience. Dobbies’ Green Team will show guests how to create their own...

Thank ABBA For The Music

Fri 9 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH For one night only dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves!...

Fressingfield Sounds presents The Piatti String Quartet

Fressingfield Sounds presents The Piatti String Quartet

Sat 10 Oct Chapel Hall Arts, Cratfield Road, Fressingfield, Eye IP21 5QD The Piatti, Dvorak 'American' quartet The Piattis are a widely renowned and prize-winning string quartet and will bring to Chapel Hall...

The Cedars Afternoon Tea 2- 4.30pm

Sat 10 Oct 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ Come along for a fun filled afternoon with like-minded people for a lovely Afternoon Tea – Reading included -£15.00 2- 4...

Waveney Sinfonia 49th Season October 2026

Sat 10 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH Waveney Sinfonia has been uniting young talent and seasoned professional and semi-professional musicians since 1978 under the expert guidance and...

Tits Up UK Tour

Sun 11 Oct Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2DX Tits Up is a powerful, funny and deeply moving stage play that follows the lives of four women brought together by breast cancer...

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at The Food Museum

Sun 11 Oct Iliffe Way, Stowmarket IP14 1SL Get ready for a wedding fayre like no other as the Food Museum in Stowmarket serves up a delightfully quirky twist on “I do”!...

Monday afternoon Meditation

Mon 12 Oct 19 Main road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ This afternoon meditation session will help you find that inner peace and quieten the mind . There will be a different guided meditation every...

Hadestown: The Musical

Tue 13 Oct and Wed 14 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for...

Opera Boys Starring Paul Potts

Thu 15 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH The Opera Boys – The Farewell Tour Starring Paul Potts The powerhouse classical-crossover sensation The Opera Boys are thrilled to announce...

The Dolly Show

Fri 16 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, The Last Leg, Lorraine, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro, West...

The Big Pants Party

Sat 17 Oct Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH An Unforgettable Night Out with Friends Get ready for a night of big vocals, big energy and even bigger memories...

Concert : The Paul Simon Story

Concert : The Paul Simon Story

Sat 17 Oct The Fisher theatre, 10 Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk. NR35 1EE The popular folk-rock band 'Shades of Simon' are returning to the Fisher theatre in October with their theatre style show 'the Paul...

RSPCA Quiz Night in Martlesham

Sat 17 Oct St. Michael's Church Centre, The Drift, Martlesham Heath IP5 3PL Welcome quizzers! Our next charity Quiz night will be on Saturday 17th October 2026, and we’ll be welcoming teams of up to 6 people with some testing...

Pup-kin Patch

Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct Rougham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2RN Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...

Pup-kin Patch

Sat 17 Oct to Sun 25 Oct Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge IP13 6HX Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...

Fleamarket

Sun 18 Oct Westleton Village Hall Westleton IP17 3AD Fleamarket Collectables, vintage, good quality pre-loved items and affordable antiques. Something for everyone Refreshments available

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Things to do around Suffolk

Suffolk, located on the East Coast of England, is a picturesque county known for its stunning coastlines, charming towns, and rich cultural heritage. Whether you're visiting for a day trip or staying longer, there are plenty of exciting activities to enjoy. Here are some of the best things to do in Suffolk:

1. Visit Framlingham Castle:
- Framlingham Castle, famously mentioned in Ed Sheeran's song "Castle on the Hill," is a historic gem. Explore its three main areas: the Inner Court, the Bailey, and the Lower Court. Walk the Wall Walk across the 13 towers for breathtaking countryside views. Mary Tudor was also announced Queen of England within these walls, adding to its historical significance.

2. Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum (‘Middy’):
- Discover the fascinating story behind the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum. This authentic gauge railway museum resurrected relics from a struggling station. Take a steam train ride (available from May to September) and experience a piece of Suffolk's railway history.

3. Explore Leiston Abbey Ruins:
- Leiston Abbey's architectural beauty lies in its ruins. Wander through this stunning monument, appreciating its historical significance and mysterious charm.

4. Stroll in Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme:
- Enjoy a leisurely walk in Brampton Park, surrounded by lush greenery. Let the kids play on the swings and slides while you relax in this peaceful oasis.

5. Discover Shugborough Estate:
- Explore the beautiful Shugborough Estate, complete with gardens, a mansion, and riverside walks. Immerse yourself in its history and natural beauty.

6. Suffolk Beaches:
- Suffolk boasts stunning beaches. Consider a visit to Southwold Beach, known for its colorful beach huts, or Aldeburgh Beach, famous for its fresh seafood and artistic community¹.

7. Sutton Hoo:
- Uncover ancient history at Sutton Hoo, an Anglo-Saxon burial site. Explore the mounds, visitor center, and scenic views of the River Deben.

8. Snape Maltings:
- Visit Snape Maltings, a cultural hub with art galleries, shops, and cafes. Enjoy the serene surroundings and perhaps catch a concert or exhibition.

9. RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve:
- Birdwatchers will appreciate RSPB Minsmere, home to diverse bird species and stunning landscapes. Explore the trails and hides for a memorable wildlife experience.

10. Suffolk Food and Drink:
- Don't miss the chance to savor Suffolk's culinary delights. Try local produce, visit farmers' markets, and enjoy traditional pubs and tearooms.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Suffolk promises a delightful day out filled with history, nature, and relaxation!

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