Heritage Open Day: Enjoy using Lego to build part of the history of Beccles Children's activity: be creative with Lego to create part of the... more >

Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB

Sun 8 Sep 24

Blythburgh Station Open Day and Model Railway Show

Heritage Open Day: Visit the restored 1879 narrow gauge Blythburgh Station - model railway show - railway films - light refreshments - guided tours... more >

Blythburgh Station, Station Road, Blythburgh IP19 9LQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Open Day & Model Railway Show, Blythburgh Station

Heritage Open Day: Free entry to site, free tea, coffee and cake. Demonstrations, restored lines, platforms and sheds, model railways, displays and..... more >

Blythburgh station, A12, Blythburgh IP19 9LQ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

Book Binding from the 15th Century - Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: Bungay's printing heritage from the 1700's is being relived with a hands on demonstration Held in the 19th century... more >

Bungay Town Hall, 1A Broad Street, Bungay NR35 1EE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Felixstowe Museum

Heritage Open Day: An award-winning museum houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts and photos related to Felixstowe's history... more >

View Point Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW

Sun 8 Sep 24

Backstage secrets at the New Wolsey Theatre

Heritage Open Day: Come and peek behind the curtain at the New Wolsey Theatre! Discover how on stage magic is made with backstage tours, dive into..... more >

Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS

Sun 8 Sep 24

Lest We Forget: The air war graves of Lowestoft Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: A guided walk round some of the aviation-linked graves in Lowestoft Cemetery with popular local historian Bob Collis using... more >

Cemetery Lodge, Normanston Drive, Lowestoft NR32 2PZ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Landguard Fort

Heritage Open Day: A Grade 1 listed building with a rich military and maritime heritage. Visitors will be able to appreciate the development, from..... more >

Viewpoint Road, Felixstowe IP11 3TW

Sun 8 Sep 24

Martello P

Heritage Open Day: This fortification, built in the early nineteenth century, is one of the few which remain along the east coast... more >

Martello Park, Felixstowe IP11 2GB

Sun 8 Sep 24

The Old Lloyds Bank Building

Heritage Open Day: A 1929 bank building which has been impressively renovated, retaining original features, was a popular attraction in 2014 so its... more >

225 High Street, Walton, Felixstowe IP11 9DT

Sun 8 Sep 24

Eye Town Hall Eye Heritage Pop up Museum

Heritage Open Day: The Victorian building is Grade II * listed and is a meeting place for the Council also used as a Wedding and community hire... more >

1 Broad Street, Eye IP23 7AF

Sun 8 Sep 24

Radio Caroline and Felixstowe and Offshore Radio

Heritage Open Day: Felixstowe and Offshore Radio will have a display of mainly local archive photos, material and memorabilia focused on Radio... more >

Hut on the Prom, Felixstowe IP11 7SF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Meet the Tudors at Christchurch Mansion

Heritage Open Day: Meet the Withypolls at Christchurch Mansion 1100â€“1600 Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th Find out how the Tudors lived at the Mansion... more >

Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Millennium Green - WALK

Heritage Open Day: Volunteers will unwrap a walk through some of the less-travelled areas on the town side of the (closed) White Bridge, taking in... more >

Halesworth Town Park, Halesworth IP19 8AH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Guided Tours of Ipswich Town Hall, Mayor's Parlour and Corn Exchange

Heritage Open Day: Fifty minute guided tours around Ipswich Town Hall, The Mayor's Parlour and the Corn Exchange... more >

Town Hall, Ipswich IP1 1DH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Bethesda Baptist Church

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..... more >

Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St. Margarets Plain, Ipswich IP4 2BB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Halesworth and District Museum

Heritage Open Day: Historical Talks The Museum which is housed in a Victorian Railway Station exhibits over 20 years of voluntary research and... more >

Halesworth and District Museum, Station Rd, Halesworth IP19 8BZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library

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!... more >

Reading Room & Library, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Clement's Church

Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit Ipswich's Maritime Church, see the significant improvements that have been made in the last 3 years... more >

St Clement’s Church, Star Lane, Ipswich IP4 1JN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Fore Street Pool

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..... more >

Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Mark Burrell Open Studios: Art Work and Paintings, Local and Imaginary

Heritage Open Day: Welcome to Mark Burrell's Open Studios 2024. This is an excellent opportunity to view the award winning artists paintings,..... more >

42 Melbourne Road, Lowestoft NR32 1SS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Ipswich Maritime Trust on board Sailing Barge Victor

Heritage Open Day: Come on board the iconic Sailing Barge Victor, meet members of the Ipswich Maritime Trust, and discover more about our maritime... more >

outside Old Custom House, Common Quay, Ipswich IP4 1BY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Lowestoft - Yarmouth Railway Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Exhibition featuring memories and images of the former Lowestoft to Yarmouth Railway which opened in 1903 and closed in 1970 An... more >

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

Sat 7 Sep 24

Wherry Lines Posters

Heritage Open Day: In 2023 /4 students worked with a professional artist to create modern versions of traditional 1920s railway posters, this... more >

Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG

Sat 7 Sep 24

â€œConnectionsâ€: New Easterly Artists Pop-Up Art Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Easterly Artists return with â€œConnectionsâ€, another of their acclaimed pop-up galleries and art exhibitions, located again in... more >

91 High St, Triangle, Copperfields, Kessingland NR33 7RW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Pykenham's Gatehouse

Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit Pykenham's Gatehouse, a medieval gem with its carved beams, hidden staircase and jettied first... more >

Pykenham’s Gatehouse, Northgate Street, Ipswich IP1 3BX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Ipswich School Heritage Open Morning

Heritage Open Day: Ipswich School will be opening its doors for a fascinating tour of the schoolâ€™s long history on Saturday 7 September, as part of... more >

25 Henley Road, Ipswich IP1 3SG

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Peter's by the Waterfront & The Ipswich Charter Hangings

Heritage Open Day: Visit this historic mariner's church which has links to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, view our heritage displays and the Ipswich... more >

College Street, Ipswich IP4 1BF

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Masonic Lodge of Felixstowe

Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to find out more about the Felixstowe Lodge and Freemasonry. Visitors will be able to tour the lodge and the..... more >

19 Orwell Road, Felixstowe IP11 7EP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Children's activity Beccles and District Museum

Heritage Open Day: Children's activities will be provided, as well as the usual exhibitions for adults and children to enjoy - and a special... more >

Leman House, 28 Ballygate, Beccles NR34 9ND

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Council Chamber, Beccles Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: The historic Council Chamber inside Beccles Town Hall with an exhibition about the history of the Council The Council Chamber... more >

Town Hall, The Walk, Beccles NR34 9AJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Beccles Bell Tower

Heritage Open Day: Discover the historic detached Beccles Bell Tower. Enjoy the historic detached Bell Tower of Beccles, discovering some of its 500..... more >

New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Craft Beccles Through the Ages

Heritage Open Day: A children's activity, using craft materials to explore the history of Beccles Be creative with the history of the ancient... more >

Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Benet's Minster

Heritage Open Day: An opportunity to visit St Benet's Minster, Beccles St Benet's is an attractive Roman Catholic Church, Grade II*... more >

2 Grange Road, Beccles NR34 9NR

Sat 7 Sep 24

Explore St Michael's Church, Beccles

Heritage Open Day: The Grade 1 late 14th century church of St Michael the Archangel (Including the North Porch, opened especially for the event) will... more >

New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Book Binding from he 15th Century - Fisher Theatre

Heritage Open Day: Bungay's printing heritage from the 1700s is being relived with a hands on demonstration Held in the 18th century fisher... more >

Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street, Bungay NR35 1EE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Communicating local history through music

Heritage Open Day: Local musicians spreading history through music. Held in a Saxon. Part of a weekend of Folk Music... more >

12 Trinity Street, Bungay NR35 1EH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Bury St Edmunds Guildhall

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a weekend of re-enactment in an 800-year-old Grade 1 listed building, explore the stories of unsung heroes in the WW2 Royal... more >

The Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1PR

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Cut

Heritage Open Day: An illustrated account of how James Holloway had a dream and how The Cut came to be... more >

The Cut, 8 New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Halesworth Cemetery Open Day

Heritage Open Day: The restored chapel at Halesworth Cemetery will be open for the day. A opportunity to ask questions on the history of the chapel..... more >

Halesworth Cemetery, Holton Road, Halesworth IP19 8HD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Heritage at St Maryâ€™s Church

Heritage Open Day: Displays, exhibitions and talks in this fine 15th century church St Marysâ€™ Church sits in the heart of Halesworth town and the... more >

Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Halesworth's Industrial Past & Millennium Green Guided Walk

Heritage Open Day: Paul and Shirley Taylor of the Halesworth to Southwold Narrow Gauge Railway Charity will lead these guided walks around part of... more >

Town centre car park, Saxons Way, Halesworth IP19 8BF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Woodbridge Quay Church

Heritage Open Day: Discover the oldest non-conformist church in Woodbridge. The present building was erected in 1805 with internal changes in 1897..... more >

Woodbridge Quay Church, Quay Street, Woodbridge IP12 1BX

Sat 7 Sep 24

ART IN THE PARK. 5 artists & makers exhibition

Contemporary original paintings for sale of landscapes, wildlife, treescapes, seascapes and more. Unframed art, jewellery, handmade crafts &..... more >

The Old Goods Shed, Clare Country Park, Clare, ///widget.factories.torso CO10 8NW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Heritage Skills and Artisan Market

Heritage Open Day: A day of learning about and experiencing a range of heritage skills, delivered my local traders... more >

Triangle Market, St Peter’s Street, Lowestoft NR32 1QA

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Two Sisters Arts Centre

Heritage Open Day: This vibrant Arts Centre is hosting a Living History experience rooted in local people and events in Trimley and the surrounding... more >

High Road, Trimley St Mary IP11 0SP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Halesworth Gallery

Heritage Open Day: Occupying what used to be the town's almshouses, lying alongside St Mary's Churchyard... more >

Steeple End, Halesworth IP19 8LL

Fri 6 Sep 24

Victoria Post Mill, Eye Suffolk

Heritage Open Day: This post mill was built around 1799 and was used for grinding corn.A post mill is the earliest type of European windmill... more >

10 Millfield, Castleton Way, Eye IP23 7DE

Fri 6 Sep 24

Historic Halesworth in Photographs

Heritage Open Day: A display of historic Halesworth photographs. A display in Halesworth Library of fascinating historic photos of Halesworth from..... more >

Bridge Street, Halesworth IP19 8AD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Lowestoft Heritage Open Days Festival Information Hub

Heritage Open Day: Gain information on the HODS Festival at the Festival Information Hub located at Lowestoft Railway Station Community Rail Shop and... more >

Lowestoft Railway Station, Denmark Rd, Lowestoft NR32 2EG

Fri 6 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!