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It Comes In Waves
Wed 1 Jul 26
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Westgate Street, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
QUIZ – General questions ALL WELCOME
Tue 30 Jun 26
Long Melford Village Hall, Long Melford. CO1 9LQ
Suffolk Family History Society:
Chelsworth Open Gardens
Sun 28 Jun 26
The Street, Chelsworth IP7 7HU
Chelsworth Open Gardens is thought to be original Open Gardens Day - now in its 57th year. We also think its one of the best!!...
Squires Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
Squires Barn, Harleston IP20 0PA
A country garden of three acres with a variety of beds planted with trees, shrubs, herbaceous and perennial planting...
Wellbeing Walk
Sun 28 Jun 26
La Vida, Felixstowe IP11 2DN
Seaside wellbeing walk along Felixstowe promenade followed by lunch and socialising.
Coddenham Open Gardens and Scarecrows
Sun 28 Jun 26
Coddenham IP6 9PS
Many hidden gardens to visit in this beautiful village plus you may meet a Superhero Scarecrow anywhere in the village...
Haverhill Singers summer concert: Between Shore and Sea - 7pm 27/6/26
Sat 27 Jun 26
West End Congregational Church, Withersfield Road, Haverhill CB9 9LA
As a contrast to our previous serious ‘big work’ (Brahms requiem in April) – and to show our adaptability - we are offering a complete change of...
Clare Summerskill presents: Why God Created Lesbians
Sat 27 Jun 26
Pumphouse, Aldeburgh IP15 5EU
Comedy one-woman show packed with songs, stand-up and storytelling.
Akashic Records, Spirit Guides & You Workshop
Sat 27 Jun 26
Memorial Hall, 301 High Road, Trimley St. Martin, Felixstowe IP11 0RJ
Join us for a full day of regression, meditation, and connection.
During the day, you will join in a group past life regression, learn how to...
Freckenham Village Hall Farmers & Crafts Market
Sat 27 Jun 26
Freckenham Village Hall, Fordham Road, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28 8JB
This will be our last market before our summer break so come along and stock up!! We will have bunches of fresh cut flowers from a neighbouring...
Dub Speed VW Show 2026
Sat 27 Jun 26
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Back for a second year to Stonham Barns Park is Dub Speed a performance inspired family friendly VW Show...
Jessie Reid - Folk At The Fox
Fri 26 Jun 26
The Fox, Bulmer Tye, Sudbury CO10 7EB
Jessie Reid blends glorious finger-style guitar with heartfelt, evocative and intimate lyrics delivered in her own unique emotive, hushed vocals...
Fox Yard Pride
Fri 26 Jun 26
Fred’s Bar & Vinyl, Stowmarket IP14 1AB
Pride gathering with queer vinyl sessions and pizza in Stowmarket.
It Comes In Waves
Fri 26 Jun 26
Great Waldingfield Village Hall, Lavenham Road, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury CO10 0SE
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: Genealogical Mistakes
Thu 25 Jun 26
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Symonds Road, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7DZ.
Suffolk Family History Society:Wendy Allen is this evenings speaker. All are welcome, member or not
B*tch & Stitch X Luna Haven
Thu 25 Jun 26
Geek Retreat, Ipswich IP4 1DU
Crafting social with venting, banter, support and creativity.
Crystal singing bowl evening
Thu 25 Jun 26
19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
This is a very special and unique event where Lynda will guide you through a short meditation then gently move you into the unique sounds of her...
FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir
Thu 25 Jun 26
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 Suffolk based musician and...
Brampton Manor Care Home - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 25 Jun 26
Brampton Manor Care Home, Newmarket CB8 7AQ
Brampton Manor Care Home's gardens are focused on health and wellbeing of residents living with dementia and residential care needs...
It Comes In Waves
Wed 24 Jun 26
Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
It Comes In Waves
Tue 23 Jun 26
Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JH
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
Westley Waterless Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Westley Waterless Gardens, Westley Waterless CB8 0RL
Church Lane House is just under an acre in size, comprising a wildlife pond, herbaceous borders, cut flowers, dye plants, orchard wildflower meadow,...
Hillside - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Hillside, Ipswich IP7 6HN
This garden, in its historic setting of 10½ acres, has sweeping lawns running down to a spring fed pond...
Liminal Gaze Collective: Queer Life Drawing
Sun 21 Jun 26
Ipswich County Library, Ipswich IP1 3DE
Queer life drawing session on a pay-what-you-can scale.
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
The Old Vicarage, Stowmarket IP14 6JH
A beautiful garden with ample parking in the village. For 30 years the garden has been developed to inc a wild walk, concealed garden, specimen trees...
Halesworth Harmony concert: “Songs for a Midsummer Evening”
Sat 20 Jun 26
The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
Halesworth Harmony invite you to an evening of song and poetry celebrating summer and the natural world...
Gay Social Men
Sat 20 Jun 26
Thomas Wolsey Pub, Ipswich IP1 1XF
Relaxed gay social meetup with conversation, community and a welcoming atmosphere.
Vauxfest '26
Sat 20 Jun 26
Stonham Barns Park, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Vauxfest 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting two-day car show, held at Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk...
A Festival of Flowers, Music and more
Sat 20 Jun 26
All Saints Church, Drinkstone IP30 9SX
All Saints’ Church in Drinkstone is blooming!
Come along to our 2-day Festival of Flowers, Music and more, on the theme of an English Country...
It Comes In Waves
Fri 19 Jun 26
The Seagull, 19-75 Morton Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JH
A grief cafe in Lowestoft, a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline that’s crumbling like Rich Tea biscuits...
FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir
Wed 17 Jun 26
Sudbury Rugby Club, Whittome Field, Spicer Way, Sudbury CO10 0GB
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir
Wed 17 Jun 26
The Curve Arts Centre (Drama Studio), Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NW
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Sudbury Rock Choir is led by local vocal tutor Lee Birnie...
The Red House - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 17 Jun 26
The Red House, Aldeburgh IP15 5PZ
The former home of the British composer Benjamin Britten and his partner, the singer Peter Pears. The five acre garden provides an atmospheric...
Layla
Tue 16 Jun 26
The Riverside Cinema, Woodbridge IP12 1BH
Queer romantic drama exploring identity, attraction and belonging.
Researching Your Pauper Ancestors – Clare O’Grady
Mon 15 Jun 26
Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL
Most of us have roots in the countryside, but where can we find out more about the lives that our rural ancestors led?...
Church Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Church Cottage, Braiseworth IP23 7DT
A naturalistic garden set in 2½ acres and developed from scratch over the last 14 years. A combination of formal and informal features inc a...
Otley Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Otley Hall, Ipswich IP6 9PA
Discover 10 acres of both formal and informal gardens at Otley Hall which are managed with an eye to nature...
Kirtling Tower - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Kirtling Tower, Kirtling CB8 9PA
Large formal gardens surrounding Kirtling Tower (not open). Large moat, ornamental Walled Garden, Cloisters Rose Garden, Cutting and Vegetable...
Belshazzar's Feast
Sat 13 Jun 26
St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill
Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS
Experience the Drama of Ancient Babylon
Join the combined choirs of Bury Bach Choir and Bath Bach Choir for an unforgettable evening as we present...
Suffolk Roller Derby’s Pride Roller Disco
Sat 13 Jun 26
Suffolk New College Sports Centre, Ipswich IP4 1LT
Annual Pride Roller Disco with quiet skate and main skate sessions.
The Taste of East Anglia Food & Drink Festival
Sat 13 Jun 26
Tourney Field, Kentwell Hall, Long Melford CO10 9BA
Join us at Suffolk's tastiest family day out!
On Saturday June 13th 2026 the Taste of East Anglia Food & Drink Festival will be back on the...
Westleton Garden Trail
Sat 13 Jun 26
Village Hall, The Street, Westleton, Saxmundham IP17 3AD
14 varied and interesting gardens will be open over this weekend. Large and small, old favourites and new ones too...
The Importance of Being Oscar
Fri 12 Jun 26
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich IP1 2AS
One man tribute show celebrating Oscar Wilde with excerpts from his best-loved works.
Later Life Letter
Thu 11 Jun 26
Thorington Theatre, Thorington, Suffolk IP17 3RB
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done...
Queer Noise
Thu 11 Jun 26
The Black Horse Inn, Ipswich IP1 2EF
Free queer punk night with drinks, dancing and live music in a safe space.
The Development of Helicopters
Thu 11 Jun 26
Old Independent Church Hall, Hamlet Road, Haverhill CB9 9EF
Suffolk Family History Society:Speaker is Duncan Bickley. All are welcome, member or not
That'll Be The Day
Wed 10 Jun 26
Corn Exchange
King Street, Ipswich IP1 1DH
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour...
FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir
Wed 10 Jun 26
Sudbury Rugby Club, Whittome Field, Spicer Way, Sudbury CO10 0GB
Are you looking to find a choir?
Your friendly local Sudbury choir is run by singing teacher Lee Birnie...
Blue Jean
Tue 9 Jun 26
The Regal, Stowmarket IP14 1AY
1988-set British drama following a closeted gym teacher navigating life under anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
SoapBox Spoken Word presents Words & Verses
Mon 8 Jun 26
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich IP1 2AS
Bring your poems and words and get on the mic. Friendly, fun and relaxed spoken word night.
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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!
:
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!