For 2024, we celebrate the launch of our very first mass participation fun run – our Colour Rush. The Colour Rush will take place on Saturday 5..... more >

Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich IP3 8UH

Sat 5 Oct 24

Long Melford Book Fair

Long Melford Book Fair including Postcards, Ephemera, Autographs and Cigarette Cards 10am-3.30pm Refreshments Free Parking more >

Village Memorial Hall, off Hall Street (opposite the Bull Hotel), Long Melford CO10 9JQ

Sat 5 Oct 24

ABBA Forever

ABBA Forever are recognised as one of the best live recreations of ABBA Live in Concert and theatre audiences worldwide have long enjoyed this superb... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 5 Oct 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

GRAND OPENING Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Creeting St Peter, Ipswich

The latest addition to the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group is Longcroft Creeting St Peter, near Ipswich in Suffolk, which will be the 26th hotel to... more >

Glebe House, The Lane, Creeting St Peter, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 8QR

Sat 5 Oct 24

Westhall Apple and Pumpkin Festival

Westhall Community event for the whole family to enjoy. This autumnal themed afternoon includes inside craft stalls, children's art..... more >

Westhall Village Hall and Pleasure Ground IP19 8RQ

Sat 5 Oct 24

Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Monthly Meeting Friday 4th Octo 2024

On Friday 4th October at 7:30pm we welcome Andy Robertshaw, renowned author on Aviation and Military Topics, often seen as on documentaries on such... more >

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

Fri 4 Oct 24

Friday Freckenham Film Night - One Life true story of Nicky Winton

ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in... more >

Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8JB

Fri 4 Oct 24

ELO Again

The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 4 Oct 24

Open Mic

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

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 4 Oct 24

Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco

Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 3 Oct 24

Suffolk Family History Society, Ipswich Group Meeting

Wednesday 2nd October at 7:30 pm. Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society presents Elizabeth Talbot ( Auctioneer and Valuer - known and seen..... more >

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

Wed 2 Oct 24

Most Haunted Live

The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide Paranormal investigation series ever..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Tue 1 Oct 24

2 Holmwood Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

Plantsman's garden with many unusual plants. Hot, sunny borders and areas of dappled shade planted to explore flower colour, foliage, texture,..... more >

2 Holmwood Cottages, Colchester CO6 5BZ

Sun 29 Sep 24

An A to Z of G&S

THE SUFFOLK SAVOYARDS present An A to Z of G&S The concert features four singers and a keyboard player in an alphabetical romp through the solos,... more >

Wingfield Barns, Church Street, Wingfield IP21 5RA

Sun 29 Sep 24

An A to Z of G&S

THE SUFFOLK SAVOYARDS Present An A to Z of G&S The concert features four singers and a keyboard player in an alphabetical romp through the solos,... more >

Wingfield Barns, Church Street, Wingfield IP23 6RA

Sun 29 Sep 24

Colour Run 2024

Our family-friendly fun run will be the most colourful event of the year by far. Kick off the festivities at the start line with a spectacular Colour..... more >

Christchurch Park, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich IP4 2BX

Sat 28 Sep 24

That'll be the Day - September 2024

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

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 28 Sep 24

Jazz in the Yard

GOOD JAZZ IN A GOOD CAUSE Treat yourself to an evening of live outdoor popular jazz and pop in the jazz style by Felix & Neil Jazz with Yula... more >

Shelley Centre RDA, Shelley Road IP7 5QY

Sat 28 Sep 24

Wenhaston Produce and Craft Market

Hi everyone, Wenhaston Village Hall hold our Produce and Craft Market the last Saturday of every month from March to November... more >

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

Sat 28 Sep 24

An A to Z of G&S

THE SUFFOLK SAVOYARDS Present An A to Z of G&S The concert features four singers and a keyboard player in an alphabetical romp through the... more >

Crowfield Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield. IP6 9SZ

Sat 28 Sep 24

The Story of Swing

The Story of Swing ?? From The Ratpack to Robbie, from Basie to Bublé. Presented by Award winning vocalist and World Class trumpet player, Gareth..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 27 Sep 24

Bingo evening

Monthly Bingo for locally nominated charities and good causes This month we're raising funds for (INFO to follow) Bar open Bring your... more >

Sylehamand Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 27 Sep 24

Newmarket care home invites community to community fundraising event

A local care home is inviting the community to join them for a coffee morning to raise vital dough-nations for a very worthwhile cause... more >

Jeddah Way, Kennett, Newmarket CB8 8JY

Fri 27 Sep 24

Coffee, Craft, Chat

We meet to have a chat, a hot drink. Bring your own craft activity from home if you wish We get together on the last Thursday of each month -..... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Thu 26 Sep 24

The Suffolk Wedding Show Sun 22nd September 10:30:am-3pm - Venue 16

The Suffolk Wedding Show is the premium Ipswich wedding fair in Suffolk and one not to miss. Our new partner venue for 2024 is the beautiful..... more >

Venue 16 - 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 3QJ

Sun 22 Sep 24

Amazing Animals

If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sun 22 Sep 24

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 21 Sep 24

Henry Cecil Open Weekend-Saturday 21st And Sunday 22nd September 2024

Get behind the scenes of British horseracing's HQ where you can meet the town's equine superstars and gain access to several equine... more >

The Severals, Newmarket CB8 7YN

Sat 21 Sep 24

Artworks 24th annual exhibition

Artworks returns to the stunning Blackthorpe Barn in September for their 24th annual exhibition. Over twenty artists will be showcasing their new..... more >

Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate, nr. Bury St.Edmunds IP30 9HZ

Sat 21 Sep 24

Quiz evening iao Messy church 10th anniversary Christmas party

Come and join us for a Quiz Evening This one is raising funds for our local Messy church 10th anniversary year Christmas party Ideally teams of... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 20 Sep 24

The Unbearable Pleasure of Being a Woman

We look forward to welcoming back Leigh McDonald & Joanna Eden with an updated version of their side splitting comedy cabaret, The Unbearable... more >

St Bartholomew’s Church Orford Suffolk IP12 2LN

Fri 20 Sep 24

Dreamboys: Stripped Back (18+)

Brace yourself for an electrifying night of unadulterated pleasure and indulge in the “Dreamboys: Stripped Back” 2024 Worldwide Tour... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 20 Sep 24

The 4th Bramfield Queen's Head Beer Festival

Over 30 real ales, craft beers and ciders plus 4 bands over the 4 days. Live music: Friday 20th September, 8pm - LTP DUO (quirky acoustic duo..... more >

Queens Head, The Street Bramfield IP19 9HT

Thu 19 Sep 24

Castleton Brass Band live in Eye Town Hall Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: The renowned award winning Castleton Brass Band play live in Eye Town Hall FREE to attend... more >

1 Broad Street, Eye IP23 7AF

Sun 15 Sep 24

Eye Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Heritage Open Day: This beautiful Church is one of the grandest in Suffolk, not only on the outside, but also with regards to the treasures within... more >

Old Vicarage, Church Street, Eye IP23 7BD

Sun 15 Sep 24

Aldeburgh Museum

Heritage Open Day: Housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, timber framed, Tudor Moot Hall and home of the Town Council, the museum displays artefacts... more >

Moot Hall, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh IP15 5DS

Sun 15 Sep 24

Abbey Hall, Creative Space, Eye, Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: Abbey Hall is set in 10 acres of water meadows on the site of the Benedictine Priory of St Peter which was razed in 1530... more >

Abbey Hall, Hoxne Road, Eye IP23 7NJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Eye Twin Victorian Chapels and Eye Cemetery Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: A pair of Victorian Chapels one each side of the gravel driveway. It is increasingly rare to have two chapels on the same site,..... more >

The Gables, Yaxley Road, Eye IP23 7DP

Sun 15 Sep 24

Corton And Its Millennium Of Change

Heritage Open Day: Discover Corton on this walk and talk A talk entitled, Corton And Its Millennium Of Change, which will be followed by a guided... more >

Corton Community Room, Millâ€™s Drive, Corton, Lowestoft NR32 5JB

Sun 15 Sep 24

Green Sundays - A Celebration of Sustainability in Sudbury | Routes-Networks-Connections special

Heritage Open Day: Green Sundays is a showcase of sustainability in the heart of Sudbury, Suffolk. This special edition Green Sundays, as part of..... more >

Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA

Sun 15 Sep 24

Suffolk Lacemakers - display and demonstration of bobbin lacemaking

Heritage Open Day: Suffolk Lacemakers will be promoting and demonstrating the heritage craft of bobbin lacemaking See lacemakers at work, look at a... more >

Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE

Sun 15 Sep 24

Near This Place - Walk

Heritage Open Day: Aviation historian Bob Collis hosts a fascinating walk & talk detailing how Lowestoft Railway Station and its surrounds were... more >

Concourse and station surrounds, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG

Sun 15 Sep 24

Lodge of Prudence - Halesworth

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit the Masonic Hall in Halesworth. The Lodge of Prudence has been meeting in the current building since 1880..... more >

Market Place, Halesworth IP19 8BB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ipswich Magistrates Court

Heritage Open Day: Open day for the general public - with mock sentencing exercises, opportunities to speak to Magistrates and representatives of... more >

Elm Street, Ipswich IP1 2AP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bury St Edmunds Unitarian Meeting House opening

Heritage Open Day: Visit our beautiful Grade One listed Meeting House, built in 1711. We'll have guides present to tell you about it, its..... more >

Churchgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1RH

Sat 14 Sep 24

How far would you travel for your faith?

Heritage Open Day: We are creating a map, based on the first edition of the OS 1â€ to show how far people had to travel to worship at the oldest... more >

Halesworth Road, Walpole, Halesworth IP19 9AZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christ Church United Reformed Baptist Church

Heritage Open Day: Opened in January 1858, Christ Church was built in the grand Gothic Revival style and designed by Ipswich architect Frederick... more >

Christ Church United Reformed Baptist Church, Tacket Street, Ipswich IP4 1AU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Red Rose Chain invite you to explore Gippeswyk Hall & The Avenue Theatre

Heritage Open Day: Ever wondered what really went on in our beautiful (most-likely haunted!) base at Gippeswyk Hall over the centuries?... more >

Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich IP2 9AF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Unitarian Meeting House - Ipswich

Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed non-conformist Meeting House built in 1699 and still almost as it was then - open access for all... more >

Friars Street, Ipswich IP1 1TD

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ipswich Citadel Salvation Army celebrate 140 years

Heritage Open Day: A warm invitation to explore the past and present life of our Corps (church) as we celebrate 140 years of the Salvation Army in... more >

558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH

Sat 14 Sep 24

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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!