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Art Gallery with Creative Workshops & Unique Gifts - Hasketon

EJaRt Creative Studio & Ceramic Workshops by Resident Ceramic Artist: Emma Jayne Robertson Art & Craft Workshops... See more >

EJaRt Creative, The Black Barn, Grange Farm, Grundisburgh Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge IP13 6HN

Today, Sat 20 Apr, Tue 23 Apr, and more dates until Sat 8 Jun, Tue 11 Jun

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot on 21st April 2024

Brilliant turn out on Sunday with 2 full fields and sellers on the third field plus loads of buyers so a really busy... See more >

Stonham Barns Sunday Car Boot, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT

Sun 21 Apr, Sun 28 Apr, and more dates until Sun 16 Jun

Join our choir in Beccles/Lowestoft for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Beccles choir is run by singing teacher..... See more >

Blyburgate Hall, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TF

Mon 22 Apr, Mon 6 May, and more dates until Mon 17 Jun

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The local Sudbury choir is run by..... See more >

The Curve Arts Centre (Drama Studio), Sudbury, The Curve Arts Centre (Drama Studio), Ormiston Sudbury Academy, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NW

Mon 22 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, and more dates until Mon 17 Jun

FREE taster session with the Bury St Edmunds Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Bury St Edmunds?' then why not join your local..... See more >

The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD

Mon 22 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, Mon 13 May, Mon 20 May, Mon 3 Jun

The Cedars weekly Healing Clinic. (Monday Evening )

We hold a drop in healing clinic each Monday Evening except Bank holidays There is a choice of couch or chair healing... See more >

19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Mon 22 Apr, Mon 29 Apr, Mon 6 May, Mon 13 May, Mon 20 May

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

Do you want to join a choir near you? The local Sudbury choir is run by Suffolk based musician Hollie Heard... See more >

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN

Wed 24 Apr, Wed 8 May, Wed 22 May, Wed 5 Jun, Wed 19 Jun

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a happy place with us in the Ipswich Rock Choir... See more >

St Albans Catholic High School, Digby Road, Ipswich IP4 3NJ

Thu 25 Apr, Thu 2 May, Thu 9 May, Thu 23 May, Thu 13 Jun

EAST Textile Art Exhibition - 'Bridging the Gap'

EAST members have spent the previous year pondering the role of women both past and present. This includes specific..... See more >

Grundisburgh House Gallery, Woodbridge Road, Woodbridge · IP13 6UD

Thu 25 Apr to Tue 7 May

An Evening of Mediumship

Presented by our special Medium This evening gives you the opportunity to connect with a loved one from the spirit... See more >

The Ipswich Quakers , 39 Fonnereau Road IP1 3JH

Sat 27 Apr, Sat 18 May

Monthly Meeting, Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society.

On Wednesday 1st May 2024 Janette Robinson presents: Voices from the Workhouse The story of Workhouses... See more >

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

Wed 1 May

The British Country Show Suffolk.

Come along and join us at The British Country Show Suffolk on Easter weekend at Henham Park. This is the event with..... See more >

Henham Park, Post House Road, Beccles NR34 8AD

Wed 1 May

Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich)

President’s Display. Meeting of Ipswich Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for..... See more >

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF

Wed 1 May

The Magic of the Beatles

Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the sensational 2022 Get Back! UK Tour. The incredible..... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 2 May

Stones In His Pockets

Venture across the Irish Sea to County Kerry this Spring as Eastern Angles present Stones In His Pockets... See more >

Sir John Mills Theatre (Eastern Angles Centre), Gatacre Road, Ipswich IP1 2LQ

Thu 2 May to Sat 4 May

Monthly Meeting, Martlesham Heath Aviation Soc. Fri. 3rd May 2024

On Friday 3rd May 2024, at 7:30pm we have another monthly Meeting evening. This is our annual Review of another very..... See more >

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

Fri 3 May

Open Mic

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

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 3 May

Friday Freckenham Film Night - Living starring Bill Nighly

LIVING set in London in the 1950’s is the story of an ordinary man, reduced by years of oppressive office routine to a... See more >

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

Fri 3 May

Drinkstone Annual Sale Trail

Drinkstone Annual Sale Trail 2024 Saturday 4th May – 9.30am – 2.30pm Households all around the village open up..... See more >

Drinkstone Village Hall Gedding Road IP30 9SZ

Sat 4 May

Marty Wilde and the Wildcats

One of the only performing original Rock’n’roll Pioneers in the World today. Marty began his career in 1957 – and..... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 4 May

Hospital Hero Hike 2024

This picturesque route takes you on a countryside walk through Suffolk and Essex, passing beautiful historic locations... See more >

Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5PD

Sat 4 May

Fullers Mill Garden - Open Garden for NGS

An enchanting and tranquil seven acre creation on the banks of the River Lark. It combines a beautiful light dappled..... See more >

Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow IP28 6HD

Sun 5 May

Beccles Antiques Market

The Beccles Antiques Market will be back at Beccles Quay on Sunday 5th May. There will be the usual amount of great..... See more >

Beccles Quay, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9BB

Sun 5 May

Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury)

Annual General Meeting of Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Members and prospective members only... See more >

Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NL

Tue 7 May

J's Meadow get together

Join us in caring for this community open space. We do a little work and a little talking, on the second Thursday..... See more >

J’s Meadow opposite Sylehamand Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Thu 9 May

Purple Star Karaoke!

Come along to participate or listen or simply have a drink. Come and join Sarah from Purple Star Karaoke!... See more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 10 May

Genesis Connected

Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 10 May

Stubbs: Equine Drawing Masterclass with Nichola Eddery

2024 marks the 300th anniversary of Stubb’s birth. This workshop is part of a programme of events by the National..... See more >

National Horseracing Museum Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8EP

Sat 11 May

Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade is proud to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. The UK’s longest-running Musical Theatre..... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 11 May

Long Melford Book Fair

Long Melford Book Fair including Postcards, Ephemera, Autographs and Cigarette... See more >

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

Sat 11 May

Weird and Wonderful Wood

East Anglia’s favourite event, Weird and Wonderful Wood returns on 11th & 12th May 2024. A great day out for all the..... See more >

Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket IP14 3JY

Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May

Premium

The Great British Dog Walk - Ickworth Park

Is back this year on Sunday 12th May! Take part in this fun-filled sponsored walk and join hundreds of others..... See more >

Ickworth Park, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE

Sun 12 May

The South Suffolk Show

Come and celebrate country life at The South Suffolk Show, Ampton point-to-point racecourse, near Bury St Edmunds... See more >

Ampton Point-to-Point Racecourse, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1HU

Sun 12 May

Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich)

Annual General Meeting, Quiz and End of Season Social. Meeting of Ipswich Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... See more >

Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF

Wed 15 May

BOOK TALKS: In Conversation with award-winning author Jessica Hepburn

Join us in the John Lambton Rooms, for a conversation with award-winning author, arts producer, and adventure activist... See more >

National Horseracing Museum Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8EP

Thu 16 May

The Glam Rock Show - Get it on

Get ready for a night of glam rock! Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back..... See more >

Regent Theatre 3 St Helen’s Street Ipswich IP4 1HE

Fri 17 May

The East Anglian Storytelling Festival - 17 -19 May

If you enjoy stories, come along to the East Anglian Storytelling Festival in May at the Food Museum in Stowmarket... See more >

The Food Museum Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DL

Fri 17 May to Sun 19 May

Premium

Frankie's Guys

After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie’s Guys are now... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 18 May

Old Newton's ONArt Exhibition 2024

Following the success of its inaugural art exhibition, Old Newton is thrilled to announce their SECOND ONArt Exhibition... See more >

Old Newton Village Hall, 31-35 Church Rd, Old Newton, Stowmarket IP14 4ED

Sat 18 May and Sun 19 May

The Hadleigh Show

Join us for a great family day out at the 185th Hadleigh Show on Saturday 18th May 2024 located in the beautiful... See more >

Holbecks Park, Hadleigh IP7 5PE

Sat 18 May

The Priory - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful nine acre garden with fine views over Constable countryside; lawns sloping down to small lakes and water... See more >

The Priory, Colchester CO6 4RL

Sun 19 May

The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Upthorpe Wood

The Quirky Wedding Fayre brings together the most unique wedding suppliers in a truly quirky venue to help make your... See more >

Upthorpe Wood, Reading’s Lane Stanton IP31 2AP

Sun 19 May

Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury)

Going Off-Piste (Members).. Meeting of Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership..... See more >

Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NL

Tue 21 May

G4 20th Anniversary Tour

The UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a..... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 23 May

The Dolly Show

As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro,... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 24 May

ABBA Tribute Night with Kiss The Teacher

Join the award winning Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA's greatest and most memorable hits in their... See more >

Players Theatre Battery Green Rd, Lowestoft NR32 1DE

Fri 24 May

Quiz evening for Wingfield church

Come and join us for a Quiz Evening This one is raising funds for St Andrew's church in Wingfield Ideally... See more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 24 May

Johnny Cash Revisited

Cash Revisited is a two-hour musical rollercoaster of classic Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Rockabilly music!... See more >

Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe IP11 2DX

Sat 25 May

Wyken Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Four acres around the old manor. The gardens inc knot and herb gardens, old-fashioned rose garden, kitchen and wild..... See more >

Wyken Hall, Stanton IP31 2DW

Sat 25 May and Sun 26 May

Showaddywaddy

This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold..... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 25 May

Glorious Puccini - Music by the Master of Opera

Our summer concert marks the centenary of the death of Giacomo Puccini, justly celebrated as one of the greatest opera... See more >

St Edmundsbury Cathedral Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LS

Sat 25 May

Voxcetera Chamber Choir: Where'er You Walk

Join acclaimed choir Voxcetera for an evening of uplifting choral music at the glorious Holy Trinity Church,... See more >

Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh IP19 9LP

Sat 25 May

Photographic Exhibition

This is an exhibition of photography by Paul Anderson. He has travelled to over 50 countries and these are some of the..... See more >

Unitarian Meeting House, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13

Sat 25 May to Mon 27 May

Beccles Food and Drink Festival 2024

Get ready for gastronomic delights as Beccles Food and Drink Festival makes a highly anticipated return in 2024,... See more >

New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE

Sat 25 May

Acer House - Open Garden for NGS

A acre garden with acers, topiary and pond water feature with fish. The acers form the structure of the garden along..... See more >

Acer House, Leiston IP16 4DU

Sun 26 May

Come for Coffee & craft

All very welcome to come along for tea or coffee. Chat over a hot drink. Bring your own craft activity if you wish to..... See more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Thu 30 May

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Trouble on Volcano Island

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE is back and even more ROARSOME! Join our brave Rangers for another action packed Dinosaur..... See more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 30 May

Everyman Folk Club presents Crows

These four well-known and highly respected performers have a unique blend of power and warmth. Mick Ryan (vocals),..... See more >

The Riverside Centre, Gt Glemham Road, Stratford St Andrew, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1LL

Fri 31 May

Easter Bingo evening for Pink Ladies Tractor run/Breast Cancer

Join us for a game of Bingo! We run Bingo on the last Friday of the month, every month. The Bingo raises funds for..... See more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 31 May

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!