Suffolk Events
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Today
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Orphaned…Oppressed…Unbreakable.
Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the...
The Go-Between
Thu 10 Sep
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall, Aldeburgh IP15 5BN
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
Silent Men (12A)
Thu 10 Sep
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Why do so many men struggle to show their feelings?
Part therapy, part road trip, BAFTA award winning filmmaker Duncan Cowles asks men how they...
Paranormal East Anglia
Thu 10 Sep
Old Independent Church Hall, Hamlet Road, Haverhill CB9 9EF
Suffolk Family History Society:Mike Wabe explores supernatural folklore, ghost stories, and tools for ghost hunting across Norfolk, Suffolk,...
Crystal singing bowl evening
Thu 10 Sep
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...
Mincarlo LT412 Diesel Trawler
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Dreamcoat Stars
Fri 11 Sep
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the greatest musical hits in this spectacular stage show!...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge IP13 6HX
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Rougham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2RN
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
September Crafternoon Tea
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
Wainfleet Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9RZ
This September, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity at Dobbies’ Crafternoon tea experience, where guests will relax, enjoy a delicious...
A hidden gem in the heart of Bungay - St Edmund’s Catholic Church
Fri 11 Sep and Sat 12 Sep
St Edmund’s Church, 1 St Mary's Street, Bungay NR35 1AX
Heritage Open Day: Discover one of the largest baptisteries in England, a wonderful collection of stained glass and wood carving, displays of...
Lydia Eva YH89 Steam Drifter
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
St. Margaret's Church, Lowestoft Open for Visitors
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
St. Margaret's Church, Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft NR32 4BW
Heritage Open Day: Come along, soak up the history of this beautiful medieval grade 1 listed church.
Organ Recital during Heritage Open Days for...
Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
Fri 11 Sep, Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Sparrow's Nest Gardens, Sparrows Nest, Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XG
Heritage Open Day: During WW2 Lowestoft was home to the Royal Naval Patrol Service - HMS Europa. This fascinating museum provides a unique insight...
Old Jewish Cemetery, Ipswich
Fri 11 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Total Car Parks, 3 Salthouse Lane, Ipswich IP4 1GA
Heritage Open Day: A grade II listed burial site containing graves of the Jewish community in Suffolk and surrounding areas between beginning of 17th...
Beccles Hungate Church (Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church)
Fri 11 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Hungate Church, Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church, Hungate, Beccles NR34 9TT
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to see the interior of historic Hungate Church (Methodist and United Reformed) and find out about its long history...
Everyday pottery
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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?...
North Lowestoft United Reformed Church
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
United Reformed Church, 166A London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1HB
Heritage Open Day: A chance to view this Victorian Italianate, United Reformed Church Building, In London Road North. NR32 1HB...
Lowestoft Festival Information Hub
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Denmark Rd, Lowestoft NR32 2EG
Heritage Open Day: Call in at our Lowestoft Heritage Open Days Festival information Hub at Lowestoft railway station for details on what's...
Lowestoft Arts Centre. Exhibition of Art. Plus information boards of the heritage of the building
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
13 St. Peters Street, Lowestoft NR32 1QA
Heritage Open Day: Lowestoft Arts Centre is a non-profit art centre and has a gallery manned by volunteers...
Ickworth Estate
Fri 11 Sep to Mon 14 Sep
Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds IP29 5QE
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to Ickworth Estate from the 11th-14th September this Heritage Open Days...
Felixstowe's Changing Faces
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 13 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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,...
First 175 Years since the railway reached Lowestoft
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
I Worked There - Lost Employers of Lowestoft Exhibition
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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 Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum Southwold
Fri 11 Sep to Fri 18 Sep
Alfred Corry Lifeboat Museum, Ferry Road, Southwold IP18 6NB
Heritage Open Day: The last rowing/sailing lifeboat on the East Coast built in 1893 and operational for 25 years
The museum has a new display of...
St. Margaret's Lowestoft Coffee Concert - Steven Kirk Organ Recital
Fri 11 Sep
St. Margaret's Church, Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft NR32 4BW
Heritage Open Day: Steven Kirk will be delighting us with an organ recital. There will be refreshments available both before and after the concert...
Beccles - Explore St Michael's Church and Beccles Photo Club Annual Exhibition
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE
Heritage Open Day: The Grade 1 late 14th century church of St Michael the Archangel (including the North Porch, opened especially for the event) is...
A Thousand Kisses - Stories of the Kindertransport
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG
Heritage Open Day: Lowestoft Railway Station offers another chance to see the critically acclaimed exhibition, A Thousand Kisses, telling the story...
Kensington gardens
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
The Go-Between
Fri 11 Sep
Westgate St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR
“The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.”
When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes...
Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panels
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Eye Bach Choir - Music in the Making
Fri 11 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
Eye Town Hall, 1 Broad Street, Eye IP23 7AF
Heritage Open Day: Come and join Eye Bach Choir for open rehearsals on Friday 11th and Friday 18th September...
Lowestoft - Yarmouth Railway Exhibition
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Parcels Office Public Exhibition Space, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG
Heritage Open Day: Exhibition featuring memories and images of the former Lowestoft to Yarmouth Railway which opened in 1903 and closed in 1970 An...
Ipswich Trail Makers - Digital Blue Plaque Trail
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Victorian Pharmacy
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
59 High Street, Lowestoft NR32 1JA
Heritage Open Day: Preserved original pharmacy shop fittings, signage and shop front. A pharmacy from 1859 to 2012...
A Window to Felixstowe's Past
Fri 11 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
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...
Halesworth and District Museum: Everyday Life in Edwardian Halesworth
Fri 11 Sep, Sat 12 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
Halesworth and District Museum, Station Building, Station Road, Halesworth IP19 8BZ
Heritage Open Day: This exhibition, new for 2026, features shops and industries of Halesworth at the turn of the 20th Century...
3000 years of dressing the people.
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Riverside Centre, The Staithe, Bungay NR35 1BF
Heritage Open Day: Interactive live display showing 3000 years of working clothing. Come and dress as your ancestors A display of working clothes...
Everyday histories at St Clement's
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St Clement's Church, Star Lane, Ipswich IP4 1JN
Heritage Open Day: Come and look around St Clement's church and find out about some of the people who lived in the parish, and their...
Film Showing - Ipswich Heritage Open Days 2003
Sat 12 Sep
Museum Street Methodist Church, 17 Black Horse Lane, Ipswich IP12EF
Heritage Open Day: A film showing from a tour of previous Heritage Open Days Produced in 2005, this Ipswich Society film shows a tour of 18 venues...
Beccles Library Craft activities for children based on theme of Circus, Regatta and Carnival
Sat 12 Sep
Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB
Heritage Open Day: A children's activity: use craft materials to create carnival masks, a circus tent and boats on a pond; colouring activities...
Family & Local History Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
Fromus Centre, Saxmundham Hub, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham IP17 1AL
Heritage Open Day: Join us on our Open Day for free advice on researching your family history.
Our Researchers can help you find your ancestors or...
Fore Street Pool
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JZ
Heritage Open Day: An elegant Victorian design with a fully glazed roof. Officially opened on the 1st March 1894 by the Mayor of Ipswich Samuel...
Unitarian Meeting House - Ipswich
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Unitarian Meeting House, 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...
Ipswich Minster Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
Ipswich Minster, Tower Street, Ipswich IP1 3BE
Heritage Open Day: Guided tours, Bellringing for beginners, Cafe, Children's Music Taster Session, Children's craft activities...
Find out about everyday working lives in Walpole in 1871
Sat 12 Sep
Walpole Old Chapel, Halesworth Road, Walpole, Halesworth IP19 9AZ
Heritage Open Day: Walpole Old Chapel sits in a typical rural parish in North Suffolk. Our exhibition this year looks at what it would have been like...
An indoor display featuring the local history of Brandon
Sat 12 Sep to Mon 14 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Brandon Town Council, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon IP27 0AA
Heritage Open Day: Brandon: Trades, People and Heritage A display showcasing Brandon’s history through photos and text, highlighting its trades,...
CLAY 1A Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
Waterfront House, 1A Wherry Quay, Ipswich IP4 1AS
Heritage Open Day: CLAY 1A is a unique cultural destination opening in the historic clay town of Ipswich in 2028...
Bethesda Baptist Church
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Ipswich Art Trail
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
The Unitarian Meeting House, 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...
Ancient House
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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...
East Anglia Transport Museum
Sat 12 Sep
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!...
Halesworth Airfield Museum - Pop-up
Sat 12 Sep
I-Chameleon, The Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AH
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition with artefacts and an information point for Halesworth Airfield Museum...
Beccles: St Benet's Minster
Sat 12 Sep
St Benet's Minster, 2 Grange Road, Beccles NR34 9NR
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit St Benet's Minster, Beccles and discover its history through a variety of displays St Benet's...
St John Ambulance - Lowestoft Heritage Centre
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library
Sat 12 Sep
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!...
Beccles Bell Tower
Sat 12 Sep
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 Maritime Trust festivities in the Heritage Harbour
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Old Custom House, Common Quay, Key Street, Ipswich IP4 1BY
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a weekend of maritime events in Ipswich's Heritage Harbour. Explore heritage vessels, look round our displays in...
Gillingham Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Sat 12 Sep
Our Lady of Gillingham Catholic Church, Church Road, Gillingham NR34 0ND
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit this Grade II listed private Catholic chapel, designed by the same architect as St Benet's,...
Free Heritage Bus Service
Sat 12 Sep
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...
St Mary at the Elms Open Weekend
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Elm Street, Ipswich IP1 2AA
Heritage Open Day: Come through what is thought to be the third oldest door in the country and see many displays including a detailed model showing...
Fressingfield Sounds presents Mancunium Consort
Sat 12 Sep
Chapel Hall Arts, Cratfield Road, Fressingfield, Eye IP21 5QD
The Consort is a professional vocal ensemble of eight unaccompanied singers. This young group, originating in Manchester, will bring a fresh...
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Leiston Quaker Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep, Sat 19 Sep
Quaker Meeting House, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston IP16 4HE
Heritage Open Day: Quakers have been meeting in Leiston since the 1670s, and the present Meeting House was built in 1860...
Lowestoft Heritage Skills Market
Sat 12 Sep
Triangle Market, St Peters Street, Lowestoft NR32 1QA
Heritage Open Day: A day of learning about and exploring a range of Heritage Skills delivered by local traders focussing on this years theme...
Mutual House - Suffolk Building Society
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
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...
All Saints Church, Blyford
Sat 12 Sep
Blyford Church, Southwold Road, Blyford, Halesworth IP19 9JY
Heritage Open Day: Explore the history and heritage of All Saints Church and Churchyard in Blyford, near Halesworth...
St Mary's Church, Halesworth
Sat 12 Sep
St Mary’s Church, Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL
Heritage Open Day: Step inside one of Suffolk's medieval churches and discover hundreds of years of history...
St Peter's by the Waterfront & The Ipswich Charter Hangings
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Tue 15 Sep to Thu 17 Sep
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...
Christ Church United Reformed Baptist Church
Sat 12 Sep
Christ Church United Reformed Baptist Church, Tacket Street, Ipswich IP4 1AU
Heritage Open Day: Opened in January 1858, Christ Church was built in the grand Gothic Revival style and designed by Ipswich architect Frederick...
Ipswich Masonic Hall
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
8-10 Soane Street, Ipswich IP42BG
Heritage Open Day: Our Grade II listed building is a beautiful hall, with wooden panelling, grand staircase and of course The Temple...
From Fleece to Fashion
Sat 12 Sep
12 Upper Olland Street, Bungay NR35 1BQ
Heritage Open Day: The last time the old factory will be open to the public. On display will be a working demonstration, images of famous people who...
Guided Canal and Railway Walk
Sat 12 Sep
Saxon's Way Middle Car Park, 10 Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AH
Heritage Open Day: Guided history walk of the New Cut and Canal. The walk follows the original canal path and some parts of the Millennium...
Fabrication Flashbacks!
Sat 12 Sep
The Long Shop Museum, Main Street, Leiston IP16 4ES
Heritage Open Day: The opening day of an exhibition based on our oral history project to capture the memories of those who worked at Richard Garrett...
St Margaret's Church, Ipswich
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
St Margaret's Church, 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...
Colour Run 2026
Sat 12 Sep
Christchurch Park, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich IP4 2BX
Join the vibrant return of our Colour Run at Christchurch Park, Ipswich, proudly sponsored by KLH, Castons and JSH!...
Beccles: Quaker Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Hadleigh Guildhall
Sat 12 Sep
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...
Woodbridge Quay Church
Sat 12 Sep
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...
That’ll Be The Day September 2026
Sat 12 Sep
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Step into a night of pure entertainment with That’ll Be The Day, as they return with a brand-new version of the beloved show...
Mark Burrell's Open Studios
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
42 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft NR32 1SS
Heritage Open Day: Award-winning artist Mark Burrell welcomes visitors to his studio to experience his evocative paintings of Lowestoft and beyond...
The Families of Christchurch Mansion
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE
Heritage Open Day: Who once lived at Christchurch Mansion? Saturday 12 Sept and Sunday 13th Sept
The Mansion guides will be in period costume to take...
Local and Family History Heritage Open Day
Sat 12 Sep
Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL
Following on from last September’s event at the Leiston Long Shop, the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group will be holding another Family and...
Powder Puffs to Power Plugs
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
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 women’s daily routines from labour-intensive domestic life to modern,...
Beccles Library Lego activities for children based on theme of Circus, Regatta and Carnival
Sun 13 Sep
Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB
Heritage Open Day: A children's activity: use Lego to create a circus tent and carnival float; colouring activities too...
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Sun 13 Sep
Theatre Royal, 5 Westgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1QR
Heritage Open Day: Visit Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, the last remaining Regency playhouse in the country for a glimpse behind the scenes - stage,...
Working Lives in the past
Sun 13 Sep
St. Marys church, Church Walk, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5ED
Heritage Open Day: Mop Fairs were once the traditional way to advertise and engage domestic servants and were common in market towns like Hadleigh...
Blythburgh Station Open Day and Model Railway Show
Sun 13 Sep
Blythburgh Station, Station Road, Blythburgh, Halesworth IP19 9LQ
Heritage Open Day: Visit the restored 1879 narrow gauge Blythburgh Station - model railway show - railway films - light refreshments - guided tours...
Control Tower Museum - Martlesham Heath, Showcase Event 13th September
Sun 13 Sep
located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham heath IP5 3UZ
Control Tower Museum, Martlesham Heath Showcase Event Sunday 13th September 2026 from 11:00 to 4:30pm
The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society invites...
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Control Tower Museum Showcase Event, Martlesham Heath
Sun 13 Sep
Parkers Place, Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3UZ
Heritage Open Day: The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society invites you to join us for our annual great day out for everyone...
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot and Ford Fanatics Show on 6th September
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep, and more dates until Sun 25 Oct
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot and Ford Fanatics Show 6th September 2026
Despite the early rain good turnouts on Sunday and Monday and a big thanks...
Blyth River Navigation: Changing Use Through the Years
Sun 13 Sep
Halesworth Town Park, Saxons Way, Halesworth IP19 8LU
Heritage Open Day: We will walk the New Reach waterway which runs through the Millennium Green and explore what was once a hive of maritime activity...
Christ Church Lowestoft
Mon 14 Sep, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Fri 18 Sep
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!...
Monday afternoon Meditation
Mon 14 Sep, 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...
Monday Evening Healing clinic -Except Bank holidays
Mon 14 Sep, Mon 21 Sep, and more dates until 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...
The Life and Times of the Fisher Theatre
Mon 14 Sep to Sat 19 Sep
10 Broad Street, Bungay NR35 1EE
Heritage Open Day: This exhibition explores the Fisher’s colourful history, from its early days as part of David Fisher’s ambitious Theatre...
Who Do You Think You Are? Family History Event
Mon 14 Sep
I-Chameleon, 9 The Thoroughfare, Halesworth IP19 8AH
Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to explore your ancestry and useful hints on ways to find out more. The Halesworth u3a Family History group will...
Eight Decades of Shared Heritage: RAF Lakenheath and the US Air Force
Tue 15 Sep
Brandon Royal British Legion, 97 London Road, Brandon IP27 0EL
Heritage Open Day: Please join us for a talk on the shared heritage of the USAF and the RAF with Jeffrey T...
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society
Tue 15 Sep
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NL
Subject to be advised.
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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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