Heritage Open Day: Housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, timber framed, Tudor Moot Hall and home of the Town Council, the museum displays artefacts... more >

Moot Hall, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh IP15 5DS

Sun 15 Sep 24

Abbey Hall, Creative Space, Eye, Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: Abbey Hall is set in 10 acres of water meadows on the site of the Benedictine Priory of St Peter which was razed in 1530... more >

Abbey Hall, Hoxne Road, Eye IP23 7NJ

Sun 15 Sep 24

Green Sundays - A Celebration of Sustainability in Sudbury | Routes-Networks-Connections special

Heritage Open Day: Green Sundays is a showcase of sustainability in the heart of Sudbury, Suffolk. This special edition Green Sundays, as part of..... more >

Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA

Sun 15 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

Eye Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Heritage Open Day: This beautiful Church is one of the grandest in Suffolk, not only on the outside, but also with regards to the treasures within... more >

Old Vicarage, Church Street, Eye IP23 7BD

Sun 15 Sep 24

Eye Twin Victorian Chapels and Eye Cemetery Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: A pair of Victorian Chapels one each side of the gravel driveway. It is increasingly rare to have two chapels on the same site,..... more >

The Gables, Yaxley Road, Eye IP23 7DP

Sun 15 Sep 24

Near This Place - Walk

Heritage Open Day: Aviation historian Bob Collis hosts a fascinating walk & talk detailing how Lowestoft Railway Station and its surrounds were... more >

Concourse and station surrounds, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG

Sun 15 Sep 24

Suffolk Lacemakers - display and demonstration of bobbin lacemaking

Heritage Open Day: Suffolk Lacemakers will be promoting and demonstrating the heritage craft of bobbin lacemaking See lacemakers at work, look at a... more >

Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE

Sun 15 Sep 24

St Nicholas Church, Lowestoft

Heritage Open Day: Built as a Congregational Church in 1903, 121years ago . It has many interesting features which have been kept... more >

St Nicholas RC Church, Morton Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Lowestoft Seafest

Heritage Open Day: Lowestoft Seafest taking place this September Featuring an amazing fresh fish & seafood showcase, demonstrations & exhibitions,... more >

Hadenham Road, Lowestoft NR33 7NF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Christ Church United Reformed Baptist Church

Heritage Open Day: Opened in January 1858, Christ Church was built in the grand Gothic Revival style and designed by Ipswich architect Frederick... more >

Christ Church United Reformed Baptist Church, Tacket Street, Ipswich IP4 1AU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Red Rose Chain invite you to explore Gippeswyk Hall & The Avenue Theatre

Heritage Open Day: Ever wondered what really went on in our beautiful (most-likely haunted!) base at Gippeswyk Hall over the centuries?... more >

Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich IP2 9AF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ipswich Masonic Hall

Heritage Open Day: Free entry to our beautiful Grade 2 listed building. Learn about Freemasonry, its history and the meaning behind the symbols... more >

8-10 Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Historical Corton

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition, celebrating Cortonâ€™s history. There will be an exhibition in the Community Room, with slide shows, old..... more >

Corton Community Room, Millâ€™s Drive, Corton, Lowestoft NR32 5JB

Sat 14 Sep 24

St John Ambulance - Lowestoft Heritage Centre

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... more >

Oxford Road, Lowestoft NR32 1TW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Lowestoft - A Novel History

Heritage Open Day: A unique, illustrated talk. Daryl Fraser reads from his Lowestoft novel, Silver Harvest, which covers the period 1826-1956... more >

Lowestoft Central Library, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR

Sat 14 Sep 24

Broomhill Pool, Ipswich.

Heritage Open Day: One of just 17 listed lidos in Britain. This Art Moderne pool building is one of the most attractive Lido style open-air pools in..... more >

Broomhill Pool, Sherrington Road, Ipswich IP1 4HT

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary at the Elms Open Weekend

Heritage Open Day: Ever wondered what the Westgate part of Ipswich looked like in Medieval times? Which Royal Princess got married in Ipswich?... more >

Elm Street, Ipswich IP1 2AP

Sat 14 Sep 24

How far would you travel for your faith?

Heritage Open Day: We are creating a map, based on the first edition of the OS 1â€ to show how far people had to travel to worship at the oldest... more >

Halesworth Road, Walpole, Halesworth IP19 9AZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Lodge of Prudence - Halesworth

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..... more >

Market Place, Halesworth IP19 8BB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Unitarian Meeting House - Ipswich

Heritage Open Day: Grade I listed non-conformist Meeting House built in 1699 and still almost as it was then - open access for all... more >

Friars Street, Ipswich IP1 1TD

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ipswich Citadel Salvation Army celebrate 140 years

Heritage Open Day: A warm invitation to explore the past and present life of our Corps (church) as we celebrate 140 years of the Salvation Army in... more >

558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich IP4 4PH

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Margaret's Church, Ipswich

Heritage Open Day: For over 700 years, St Margaretâ€™s has been at the heart of Ipswich. See our magnificent 15th century roof and our 21st century..... more >

Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ipswich Magistrates Court

Heritage Open Day: Open day for the general public - with mock sentencing exercises, opportunities to speak to Magistrates and representatives of... more >

Elm Street, Ipswich IP1 2AP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Guided Tour of the Mettingham Orthodox Church & Ikonostasis

Heritage Open Day: Guided tour of the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church in Mettingham and our new ikonostasis... more >

The White House, Low Road, Mettingham, Bungay NR35 1TP

Sat 14 Sep 24

A Common Thread

Heritage Open Day: The connections of the river to Bungay depicted in a new textile project. The Mary Walker Foundation are creating a new community..... more >

Community Centre, Old Grammar Lane, Bungay NR35 1PU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bury St Edmunds Quaker Meeting House

Heritage Open Day: Historic 18th Century Quaker Meeting House, with 2008 modern extension. Exhibition and video covering Quaker history and also..... more >

Quaker Meeting House, St John’s Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP331SJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Historical Importance of the River Waveney to Bungay

Heritage Open Day: Bungay, known as Little London in the late 1800s, was a major trader and textile producer... more >

Riverside, Staithe Road, Bungay NR35 1EU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Suffolk Sight Charity Gala Night

Suffolk Sight would like to invite you to our first ever charity gala night. Come along and join us for a delicious two course dinner and step back..... more >

The Greyhound Country Pub , Wickhambrook, Suffolk CB8 8XS

Sat 14 Sep 24

Fressingfield Sounds presents The Marmen Quartet

Fressingfield Sounds' inaugural concert, featuring the internationally known, award-winning group The Marmen Quartet, performing well-known... more >

St Peter & St Paul Fressingfield IP21 5PE

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bungay and the History and Demise of the Railway

Heritage Open Day: Display and history of Bungay's railway. Demonstrations and hands on exhibits Although short lived the railway in Bungay..... more >

Riverside, Staithe Road, Bungay NR35 1EU

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Story of Guitar Heroes

One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Little Hall

Heritage Open Day: Free entry to Little Hall Lavenham, a historic building holding an important collection at the heart of a medieval village... more >

Little Hall, Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Free Heritage Bus Service

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... more >

Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Bartholomewâ€™s Church

Heritage Open Day: Historic, picturesque church with rebuilt narthex The building dates from about 1370, replacing an earlier one, and its size (120... more >

Church Lane, Corton, Lowestoft NR32 5HU

Sat 14 Sep 24

When the Sea Comes In - exhibition and Heritage Flood Trail for clues on the beach and in the villag

Heritage Open Day: Discover the signs of the floods from 1953 to current day. Walk the sea wall barriers, find the clues in sluices and water level..... more >

The Green, Walberswick, Southwold IP18 6TT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Gainsborough's House

Heritage Open Day: Gainsborough's House is looking forward to welcoming visitors free of charge for Heritage Open Days 2024... more >

Gainsboroughs House, 46-47 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury CO10 2EU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bury St Edmunds Unitarian Meeting House opening

Heritage Open Day: Visit our beautiful Grade One listed Meeting House, built in 1711. We'll have guides present to tell you about it, its..... more >

Churchgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1RH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Corton Methodist .church

Heritage Open Day: Corton United Methodist Free Church was commissioned by J J Colman Corton United Methodist Free Church was opened for worship on... more >

The Street, Corton, Lowestoft NR32 5HW

Sat 14 Sep 24

East Anglia Transport Museum

Heritage Open Day: East Anglia's premier working transport museum is opening its doors again for free, for one day this year!... more >

East Anglia Transport Museum, Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Linden House Routes, Networks, Connections of Eye History Talk

Heritage Open Day: Discover the heritage of one of the most important houses in Eye Suffolk. A talk will be given from the location of this unique..... more >

Linden House, 16 Lambseth Street, Eye IP23 7AG

Fri 13 Sep 24

Open Rehearsal - audience attendance

Heritage Open Day: Eye Bach Choir welcomes members of the public along as observers to this open rehearsal which take place in the magnificent Eye... more >

Eye Town Hall, 1 Broad Street, Eye IP23 7AF

Fri 13 Sep 24

Meet LADIA - the Lowestoft And District Independent Archive

Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to see a small sampling of some of the growing collection of historic documents, maps and images currently... more >

Old Court Buildings, Old Nelson Street, Lowestoft NR32 1UR

Thu 12 Sep 24

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ – Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash Roadshow is back with an all-new..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 12 Sep 24

Beating Dr Beeching

Heritage Open Day: In the 1960s the now infamous Beeching Report proposed closure of the East Suffolk Line between Lowestoft and Ipswich... more >

Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG

Wed 11 Sep 24

'What this place needs is some decent toilets and the bloomin' roof put back!'

Heritage Open Day: A short guided walk & talk showing the efforts of the Lowestoft Central Project to restore and rejuvenate Lowestoft Railway... more >

Starting from the Parcels Office Public Exhibition Space, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG

Wed 11 Sep 24

The Bank, Arts Centre Eye Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: Originally built as a Midland Bank. To meet the banking needs of individuals and companies trading in Eye, Suffolk... more >

The Bank, 2 Castle Street, Eye IP23 7AN

Wed 11 Sep 24

Armadillo and Pumpkin

Two textile artists in search of a title. New work and inspirations from Helen Howes and Aitchbee, who are Modern Art Quilters..... more >

Merlina Arts Gallery, Earsham Heritage Mill, Earsham, nr Bungay NR35 2TQ

Tue 10 Sep 24

Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum, Special Open Day, Sun 8th Sept

Planes, Flames and Automobiles! Come and join us for a great day out - watch and listen to the roar of Mabel the Merlin engine that once powered the..... more >

Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum, located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UZ

Sun 8 Sep 24

The Grand Broconte

Expect to see lots of one off treasures for the home or garden. Pictures, vintage clothing and accessories, garden planters, vintage tools, silver,..... more >

Culford Hall, Culford Hall School IP28 6TX

Sun 8 Sep 24

Smock Mill

Heritage Open Day: A welcome return for one of the iconic buildings in Walton, near Felixstowe. This is a rare example of this type of mill in East..... more >

High Street, Walton IP11 9QN

Sun 8 Sep 24

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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!