Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Witnessing sellout performances from the same stage where Elvis..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 23 Nov

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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 23 Nov

Healing clinic -every Monday except Bank holidays

Healing is a completely natural process. Effectively it is thought to be a flow of beneficial energy between the healer and the recipient that deals..... more >

Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Mon 25 Nov

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 28 Nov

Santa's Grotto at Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is unveiling a magical line up of festive experiences for all the family to enjoy this Christmas, including the much-loved... more >

Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge IP13 6HX

Thu 28 Nov to Tue 24 Dec

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 29 Nov

Clare Christmas Fair

Clare Christmas Fair and Lights Switch-On 2024 The fabulous Clare Christmas Fair will take place during the last weekend of November in St Peter... more >

Town Hall, Market Hill, Clare CO10 8NN and St Peter And St Paul’s Church, High Street, Clare CO10 8NY

Fri 29 Nov

The Cedars afternoon tea 2- 4.30pm

Come along for a fun filled afternoon with like-minded people for a lovely Afternoon Tea – Reading included -£15.00 2-4... more >

19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Sat 30 Nov

Freckenham Village Hall Farmers & Crafts Market

This will be our last market of 2024, so will have a Christmas feel to it! Stalls confirmed include Plantation Farm with Fruit & Veg and plants..... more >

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

Sat 30 Nov

Chelsworth Christmas Fair

Chelsworth is often described as one of the prettiest villages in Suffolk and on 30th November 2024 this tiny community will come together for the... more >

All Saints Church, The Street, Chelsworth, Suffolk. IP7 7HU

Sat 30 Nov

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Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich)

Details and time of this meeting were not available at the time of writing. Please contact society before travelling... more >

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

Wed 4 Dec

Gong Bath healing Session - The first Thursday of each month

Presented by Andy Mapplebeck. This wonderful healing session allows you to drift off to find peace and healing as you listen to the notes of the..... more >

Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ

Thu 5 Dec

Monthly Meeting, Martlesham Heath Aviation Soc. Fri. 6th December

Friday December 6th 2024, at 7:30pm we have another Monthly Meeting. Over Paid, Over Sexed - and Over Here........ more >

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

Fri 6 Dec

Open Mic

Open Mic session from 8pm Some equipment available Come and join in Come and listen - it's a great way to enjoy an evening!... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 6 Dec

An Evening of Romantic Music

An evening of music for two pianos by the German romantic composer Carl Reinecke. The pianists are Alasdair MacAskill and Paulo Lopes... more >

The Barn, Village Hall, Ashen Lane, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk CO10 8JA

Sat 7 Dec

Santa Specials

Come and ride our miniature railway to Santa's Grotto. Tickets include refreshments and a gift for children... more >

Steamworks, Blyth Road, Southwold IP18 6AZ

Sat 7 Dec

The Overtones Good Times Christmas Tour

Having racked up multi-platinum record sales, released 6 studio albums and sold out 11 national tours, The Overtones are back with their incredible... more >

Regent Theatre, Ipswich IP4 1HE

Tue 10 Dec

Beauty and The Beast 2024/25

Join us for one the most loved fairytales of all time! Our handsome Count is cursed to spend his life transformed into a frightening beast... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Tue 10 Dec to Wed 1 Jan 2025

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 of the month... more >

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

Thu 12 Dec

Lucky Christmas Purple Star Karaoke!

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

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 13 Dec

Christmas at the Museum

Come along to the Museum on Saturday 14th December, and join us for a festive day of Christmas fun! Enjoy a ride around the beautiful grounds of..... more >

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

Sat 14 Dec

Santa Specials at Steamworks

Come and ride our miniature railway to Santa's Grotto. Tickets include refreshments and a gift for children... more >

Steamworks, Blyth Road, Southwold IP18 6AZ

Sat 14 Dec

An ancestral Christmas - Liz Yule

Liz Yule, Director of Research at The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, takes a light-hearted look at Christmases past, and how the... more >

Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL

Mon 16 Dec

Quiz evening

Come and join us for a Quiz Evening Ideally teams of 4, but come along and join us anyway. Book with John or Julie or just come along Bar..... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 20 Dec

Christmas Opening - Christmas Eve

Bar open Darts, books, board games, pool available Free - Buffet supper - please bring something along if you can It'll be great to see... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Tue 24 Dec

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 3 Jan 25

FREE taster session with the Bury St Edmunds Rock Choir

Do you want to learn to sing near you? Your friendly local Bury St Edmunds choir is run by singer/pianist Dep Leader... more >

Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2PJ

Mon 13 Jan 2025, Mon 20 Jan 2025, and more dates until Mon 10 Mar 2025

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Sudbury?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

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

Mon 13 Jan 2025, Mon 3 Feb 2025, Mon 10 Mar 2025

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Sudbury Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Sudbury choir is run by choir leader Hollie Heard... more >

The Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury CO10 2AN

Wed 15 Jan 2025, Wed 5 Feb 2025, and more dates until Wed 12 Mar 2025

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Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Crowfield Village Hall, Stone Street, Crowfield IP6 9SZ

Sun 19 Jan 25

SatARTday Club

NEW SatARTday Club, for all abilities, from age 7. All materials included. General art & design fun art club... more >

Trudi Edmunds School of Art, Rushbrooke IP30 0ER

Sat 25 Jan 2025, Sat 22 Feb 2025, Sat 22 Mar 2025

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Thorndon Village Hall, High Street, Thorndon. IP23 7LX

Sat 25 Jan 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Westerfield Village Hall, Church Lane, Westerfield. IP6 9BE

Sun 26 Jan 25

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 do so... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Thu 30 Jan 25

And Finally...Phil Collins

For over 40 years, Phil Collins has written a diverse range of songs that have defined generations. And Finally…Phil Collins are credited as being..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 31 Jan 25

Bingo evening

Our Bingo session will raise funds for locally nominated charities and good causes Bring friends, come on your own, join us! Bar open... more >

Syleham and Wingfield village hall IP21 4LT

Fri 31 Jan 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

Castle Community Rooms, Church Street, Framlingham. IP13 9BQ

Sat 1 Feb 25

Aladdin

Puzzle House Pantomimes present a traditional family pantomime based on the story of ALADDIN. Our happy-go-lucky hero is the son of Widow Twankey, a..... more >

St Edmund’s Hall, Goldbrook, Hoxne IP21 5AN

Sun 2 Feb 25

FREE taster session with the Beccles/Lowestoft Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Beccles?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Blyburgate Hall, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TF

Mon 11 Nov

More Rock Choirs

The Dazzling Diamonds: The Comedy Variety Drag Show

Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds! ??? The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 6 Feb 25

Suffolk Coast Photography Workshop - Long Exposure + B&W

Southwold, Suffolk Photography Workshop. Coastline and long exposures - learn how to compose, practise long exposure and when B&W works better. more >

Southwold,, , United Kingdom IP18 6EJ

Fri 7 Feb 25 to Sun 9 Feb 2025

Voodoo Room

JIMI HENDRIX, ERIC CLAPTON & CREAM. Paying tribute to these legends of rock are VOODOO ROOM. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 15 Feb 25

Back In The Day

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with the ultimate nostalgia party... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sun 16 Feb 25

Back in the Day

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of the past with Back In The Day; the ultimate nostalgia party... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sun 16 Feb 25

Beautiful Trauma: The Definitive Tribute to Pink!

International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 22 Feb 25

Singing Afternoon with John Rutter

John returns to Snape with another goody bag of choral music new and old, including a sneak preview of an exciting new choral work he has just... more >

Snape Maltings Concert Hall Snape IP17 1SP

Sun 11 May 25

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 wedding one of a kind!... more >

Upthorpe Wood, Reading Lane, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds IP31 2AP

Sun 18 May 25

Open Gardens

Great day out in the beautiful villages of Boxford and Edwardstone! A variety of gardens from traditional cottage gardens to newly created gravel..... more >

Boxford, Sudbury CO10 5DU

Sun 1 Jun 25

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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!