Suffolk Events
Past Events In Suffolk
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Hawkedon Village Fete
Sun 14 Sep 25
Garden of The Queens Head Pub, To be held in the gardens of the Queens head Pub & the village Hall IP29 4NN
Hawkedon village fete is back. Please come along, have some fun & help us raise funds for the village hall and the beautiful church...
Blythburgh Station Open Day and Model Railway Show
Sun 14 Sep 25
Blythburgh Station, Station Road, Blythburgh IP19 9LQ
Heritage Open Day: Visit the restored 1879 narrow gauge Blythburgh Station - model railway show - railway films - light refreshments - guided tours...
Wolsey Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Sep 25
Wolsey Farmhouse, Saxmundham IP17 3JF
A large country garden with recently created wildflower meadow and prairie garden. Discover an established walled garden with shrub borders and rose...
Wellness Fair
Sun 14 Sep 25
The Old School
Long Melford
Suffolk CO10 9DX
Long Melford event
Supporting over 50 local traders/therapists/readers
Focusing on wellness & wellbeing, nuture your heart and soul...
History of Minsmere Guided Walk
Sun 14 Sep 25
Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham IP17 3BY
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk around RSPB Minsmere detailing its history and foundation as a Nature Reserve from the end of the second world war...
Operation Zebra - How Minsmere Nature Reserve was Built
Sun 14 Sep 25
Minsmere Nature Reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham IP17 3BY
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition detailing the foundation on Minsmere as a Nature Reserve from the end of the second world war onwards...
Lest We Forget: The air war graves of Lowestoft Cemetery
Sun 14 Sep 25
Cemetery Lodge, Normanston Drive, Lowestoft NR32 2PZ
Heritage Open Day: A fascinating guided walk round some of the aviation-linked graves in Lowestoft Cemetery with popular local historian Bob Collis...
Woolverstone Hall
Sun 14 Sep 25
Woolverstone Hall, Woolverstone, Ipswich IP9 1AZ
Heritage Open Day: Built in 1776, and now home to the prestigious Ipswich High School, the magnificent Woolverstone Hall tells its story of being a...
Quaker Meeting House
Sat 13 Sep 25
Quaker Meeting House, 15A Smallgate, Beccles NR34 9AB
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit the Quaker Meeting House and learn about its history. The Quaker Meeting House will be open and members of...
St Benet's Minster
Sat 13 Sep 25
2 Grange Road, Beccles NR34 9NR
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit St Benet's Minster, Beccles and discover its history St Benet's is an attractive Roman...
Beccles Bell Tower
Sat 13 Sep 25
New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE
Heritage Open Day: Discover the historic detached Beccles Bell Tower. Enjoy the historic detached Bell Tower of Beccles, discovering some of its 500...
Ipswich School
Sat 13 Sep 25
25 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG
Heritage Open Day: Ipswich School will be opening its doors for a fascinating tour of the school’s long history on Saturday 13 September, as part...
The Turning of the Tide
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Clement's Church, Star Lane, Ipswich IP4 1JN
Heritage Open Day: The Turning of the Tide, curated by Ipswich-based artist Jonathan Field, features work by an international collection of...
Craft activities for children based on famous local castles
Sat 13 Sep 25
Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB
Heritage Open Day: A children's activity: use craft materials to design your own coat of arms, create a stained glass window or make what every...
Halesworth Museum: Old Halesworth Buildings Slideshow and Exhibitions
Sat 13 Sep 25
Halesworth and District Museum, Station Building, Station Road, Halesworth IP19 8BZ
Heritage Open Day: The Museum will be participating in the event with a fully stewarded experience which includes access to our exhibitions and a...
Guided Tour of the United Reformed Church, Halesworth
Sat 13 Sep 25
United Reformed Church, Quay Street, Halesworth IP19 8PE
Heritage Open Day: The church will be open for the public throughout the day as well as two guided tours, giving you the chance to hear the history...
The Cut, Halesworth: From Maltings to Arts Centre
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Cut Arts Centre, 8 New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
Heritage Open Day: The Story of How the New Cut Maltings in Halesworth was transformed into The Cut Arts Centre...
The Unique Architecture of Walpole Old Chapel
Sat 13 Sep 25
Halesworth Road, Walpole, Halesworth IP19 9AZ
Heritage Open Day: The Chapel is a statement of faith by early, Independent non-conformists. It was ceated by converting an existing farmhouse - by...
Architecture Talk by Alan Greening
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Mary's Church, Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL
Heritage Open Day: A history talk and discussion of the architecture of Halesworth, a historic market town...
Exhibition and Open Day at former Methodist Church, Halesworth
Sat 13 Sep 25
Patrick Stead Day Care Centre, London Road, Halesworth IP19 8LR
Heritage Open Day: Opportunity to enjoy the converted Methodist Church which dates back to 1877. Friends of Halesworth Community Health and Care will...
Bethesda Baptist Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St. Margarets Plain, Ipswich IP4 2BB
Heritage Open Day: Bethesda is an evangelical Baptist Church made up of around 120 people. We are a landmark building in the heart of Ipswich town...
The Steam Engine that turned into a Cathedral
Sat 13 Sep 25
Main Street, Leiston IP16 4ES
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Long Shop - where one of the world's earliest examples of a production line helped to transform the East Coast of...
Lodge of Prudence - Halesworth
Sat 13 Sep 25
Market Place, Halesworth IP19 8BB
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...
Ancient House
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Ancient House, 30 Butter Market, Ipswich IP1 1BT
Heritage Open Day: The Ancient House is a Grade 1 listed building dating from the 15th century. Famous for the elaborate pargetting, 'Ipswich...
Fressingfield Sounds presents Adrian Brendel, cello, Tim Horton, piano
Sat 13 Sep 25
Chapel Hall Arts, Cratfield Road, Fressingfield, Eye IP21 5QD
Following its first two sell-out concerts, Fressingfield Sounds presents the first of its Autumn Series of three, featuring Adrian Brendel, cello and...
'What this place needs is some decent toilets and the bloomin' roof put back!'
Sat 13 Sep 25
Parcels Office Public Exhibition Space, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG
Heritage Open Day: A short guided walk & talk showing the efforts of the Lowestoft Central Project to restore and rejuvenate Lowestoft Railway...
Understanding the Architecture of an Orthodox Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
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 with focus on architecture...
Ipswich Minster
Sat 13 Sep 25
Ipswich Minster, Tower Street, Ipswich IP1 3BE
Heritage Open Day: Guided tours
Bellringing for beginners
Artists' work displayed
Cafe
Small Sounds Taster Session
Children's craft...
Ipswich Town Hall and Cornexchange tours
Sat 13 Sep 25
Town Hall, Ipswich IP1 1DH
Heritage Open Day: Guide tours Of Ipswich Town Hall Mayors Parlour and Cornexchange, by the Ipswich Town Sergeant...
St Peter's by the Waterfront & The Ipswich Charter Hangings
Sat 13 Sep 25
College Street, Ipswich IP4 1BF
Heritage Open Day: Visit this historic mariner's church which has links to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, view our heritage displays and the Ipswich...
The ups and downs of Bungay's architecture
Sat 13 Sep 25
Riverside Centre, Staithe Road, Bungay NR35 1EU
Heritage Open Day: A visual display of Bungay's roofs, attics, cellars and under the road. Bungay has a rich selection of roofs and hidden...
The building of Bungay
Sat 13 Sep 25
1A Broad Street, Bungay NR35 1EE
Heritage Open Day: Special displays in the Town Hall of the building of Bungay and historic buildings The displays will be shown in the Town Hall,...
St Margaret's Church, Ipswich
Sat 13 Sep 25
Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE
Heritage Open Day: For over 700 years, St Margaret’s has been at the heart of Ipswich. See our magnificent 15th century roof and our 21st century...
Ipswich Masonic Hall
Sat 13 Sep 25
8-10 Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BG
Heritage Open Day: Our beautiful Grade II listed building is open to all. Take a look around the temple and museum, find out all about freemasonry...
Heritage Skills Market
Sat 13 Sep 25
Triangle Market, St Peter's Street, Lowestoft NR32 1QA
Heritage Open Day: Come along to learn about heritage skills - including heritage building skills. Join us at the historic Triangle Market for a day...
Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library
Sat 13 Sep 25
Reading Room & Library, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA
Heritage Open Day: Have you ever walked past the blue door hidden on Tavern Street in Ipswich and wondered what was behind it? Now is your chance!...
Worshipping God With Our Senses -
Sat 13 Sep 25
Elm Street, Ipswich IP1 2AP
Heritage Open Day: Looking at how we worship God with our senses, including how this has changed over time...
St John Ambulance - Lowestoft Heritage Centre
Sat 13 Sep 25
Oxford Road, Lowestoft NR32 1TW
Heritage Open Day: Open day at the St John Ambulance HQ in Lowestoft including the Heritage Room: equipment and vehicles, past and present, will be...
Pykenham's Gatehouse
Sat 13 Sep 25
Pykenham's Gatehouse, Northgate Street, Ipswich IP1 3BX
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit Pykenham's Gatehouse, a medieval gem with its carved beams, hidden staircase and jettied first...
Woodbridge Quay Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, Woodbridge IP12 1BX
Heritage Open Day: Discover the oldest non-conformist church in Woodbridge. The present building was erected in 1805 with internal changes in 1897...
Free Heritage Bus Service
Sat 13 Sep 25
Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL
Heritage Open Day: A free bus service, using old buses linking various Heritage Open Day events around the Lowestoft area Operating 1100 to 1700, a...
Hadleigh Guildhall
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Guildhall, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DN
Heritage Open Day: The Grade I listed Guild Room and Gardens will be open to the public. This building and garden is usually only open for private...
Ceilidh in aid of Alzheimer's Research UK
Sat 13 Sep 25
Holbrook Village Hall, The Street IP9 2PZ
As part of their Annual Tour, Cambridge University Ceilidh Band would like to invite you to a ceilidh* dance at Holbrook Village Hall (IP9 2PZ), all...
Art Trail
Sat 13 Sep 25
Friars Street, Ipswich IP1 1TD
Heritage Open Day: A grand selection of creative work by a variety of Ipswich based artists - both in the Unitarian Meeting House and in a marquee...
Unitarian Meeting House - Ipswich
Sat 13 Sep 25
Friars Street, Ipswich IP1 1TD
Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed non-conformist Meeting House built in 1699 and still almost as it was then - open access for all...
East Anglia Transport Museum
Sat 13 Sep 25
East Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL
Heritage Open Day: East Anglia's premier working transport museum is opening its doors again for free, for one day this year!...
Mutual House - Suffolk Building Society
Sat 13 Sep 25
Suffolk Building Society, 2 Princes Street, Ipswich IP1 1QT
Heritage Open Day: A chance to have a look behind the scenes at this Grade II listed building, originally built as the Ipswich branch of Parr's...
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Mary’s Church, Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL
Heritage Open Day: Two days of events at St Mary's in the heart of Halesworth. The church is of historical and architectural interest and the...
Vanished Buildings and Bridges Old and New, Halesworth
Sat 13 Sep 25
River Lane, , Halesworth IP19 8RT
Heritage Open Day: Come and discover the Green’s fascinating transport and trade heritage. We’ll go over or under at least six bridges (including...
Christ Church Lowestoft
Sat 13 Sep 25
Christ Church Square, Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XD
Heritage Open Day: We are an Anglican parish church in the Church of England – in fact, we are the most easterly parish!...
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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!