On Saturday 22nd June at 7.30pm the chamber choir Ely Consort, conducted by Matthew Rudd, will be performing a programme of choral music in Holy..... more >

Holy Trinity Church, Church Walk, Long Melford, Sudbury CO10 9DL

Sat 22 Jun 24

One Night in Dublin

The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show! Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and his award..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 21 Jun 24

Monthly Meeting, Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society.

Visit organised by Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society. Thursday 20 June, Helmingham Hall Visit, by Car Share ..... more >

Special Outside Visit to Helmingham Hall, in mid-Suffolk - with a Garden Tour by their Head Gardener IP14 6EF

Thu 20 Jun 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Suffolk

FREE taster session with the Ipswich Rock Choir

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The Ipswich Rock Choir is led by Suffolk based musician Dep Leader... more >

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

Thu 20 Jun 24

More Rock Choirs

Shadows at Dusk - Art Exhibition

An exhibition of works by artist Michelle Watson Michelle works from her studio in Mellis. She has exhibited in numerous venues in London and the..... more >

Courtyard Gallery, 152 High Street, Aldeburgh IP15 5AQ

Thu 20 Jun 24

28 Double Street - Open Garden for NGS

A town garden featuring roses together with a wide range of perennials and shrubs. Conservatory, greenhouse, gazebo, summerhouse and terrace full of..... more >

28 Double Street, Framlingham IP13 9BN

Sun 16 Jun 24

Classic Car Show

Come along and join us at the National Horseracing Museum this Father’s Day, as we open up to a different type of Horsepower... more >

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

Sun 16 Jun 24

Wenhaston Grange - Open Garden for NGS

Over three acres of varied gardens on a long established site which has been extensively landscaped and enhanced over the last 20 years... more >

Wenhaston Grange, Halesworth IP19 9HJ

Sun 16 Jun 24

2 Holmwood Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

Plantsman's garden with many unusual plants. Hot, sunny borders and areas of dappled shade planted to explore flower colour, foliage, texture,..... more >

2 Holmwood Cottages, Colchester CO6 5BZ

Sun 16 Jun 24

5 Parklands Green - Open Garden for NGS

1½ acres of gardens developed since the 1980s for all year interest. There are mature and unusual trees and shrubs and riotous herbaceous borders... more >

5 Parklands Green, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6UH

Sun 16 Jun 24

The Taste of East Anglia Food & Drink Festival

The Taste of East Anglia showcases over 70 producers from across the region as well as a number of local chefs and a large kitchen theatre... more >

Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk CO10 9BA

Sat 15 Jun 24

The Majestic Hare's Faires

Our Antiques fair will have an average of 15 stands. We aim to have a variety of stands from antiques, collectables & vintage, Jewellery, coins,..... more >

Castle Community Rooms, Framlingham IP13 9BQ

Sat 15 Jun 24

Money for Nothing

Europe’s #1 Dire Straits Show Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 14 Jun 24

The Importance of Being Earnest

Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?... more >

Eye Castle IP23 7AW

Thu 13 Jun 24

BOOK TALKS: In Conversation with Simon Jacobs

Don’t miss a fascinating evening in the John Lambton Rooms, with Simon Jacobs, as he delves into Wait for Me... more >

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

Wed 12 Jun 24

Suffolk Sight Equipment and Information Day

You are invited to come along and try out the latest equipment and technology which is specifically designed for people with a visual impairment... more >

Lowestoft Over 60’s Club NR32 1QS

Mon 10 Jun 24

Magnolia House - Open Garden for NGS

A romantic walled garden, originally designed by Mark Rumary, tucked behind a pretty C18 village house... more >

Magnolia House, Yoxford IP17 3EP

Sun 9 Jun 24

Ashe Park - Open Garden for NGS

An old 12 acre garden comprised of different areas; a large yew hedge, ancient cedars of Lebanon, canal and other water features... more >

Ashe Park, Woodbridge IP13 0QB

Sun 9 Jun 24

Oakley Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

This little cottage garden is divided into five small areas - a formal-ish courtyard with lonicera nitida instead of box, two lawns, a vegetable... more >

Oakley Cottage, Saxmundham IP17 2JD

Sun 9 Jun 24

Moat House - Open Garden for NGS

Set in a two acre historic and partially moated site. This tranquil, mature garden has been developed over 20 years... more >

Moat House, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5LE

Sun 9 Jun 24

Smallwood Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is a combination of traditional cottage planting and contemporary styles. At its heart, a C16 farmhouse provides the backdrop to a number..... more >

Smallwood Farmhouse, Bury St Edmunds IP30 0AJ

Sun 9 Jun 24

The Old Rectory, Ingham - Open Garden for NGS

Come and enjoy teas, scones and cakes in a lovely setting of the large gardens of a Georgian rectory. Formal parterre, lawns, and a wide variety of..... more >

The Old Rectory, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1NQ

Sun 9 Jun 24

Needham Market Raft Race 2024

A fun day out for all the family! 1pm onwards. Come and watch our rafters compete for coveted titles and prizes..... more >

Needham Market Lakes Access from B1078 Coddenham Road IP6 8NU

Sun 9 Jun 24

The Old Rectory, Nacton - Open Garden for NGS

Just under two acres of garden divided into areas for different seasons: mature trees and herbaceous borders, ample spring bulbs and blossom... more >

The Old Rectory, Nacton, Nacton IP10 0HY

Sun 9 Jun 24

Old Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Entered from The Street, a natural garden with wildflowers under a copper beech tree. To the rear, a formal garden designed by Cherry Sandford with a..... more >

Old Gardens, Ipswich IP7 6ED

Sun 9 Jun 24

Berghersh Place - Open Garden for NGS

Peaceful walled and hedged gardens surround elegant Regency house (not open) among fields with a pretty view of the Fynn Valley... more >

Berghersh Place, Ipswich IP6 9EZ

Sun 9 Jun 24

Lillesley Barn - Open Garden for NGS

Dry gravel garden (inspired by the Beth Chatto Garden) inc variety of Mediterranean plants, ornamental grasses and herbs... more >

Lillesley Barn, Ipswich IP7 6ED

Sun 9 Jun 24

Langham Hall Garden Festival

Saturday 8th June 2024, 2pm – 6pm The Garden Festival is back this June, and will be bigger and better than ever!... more >

Langham Hall, Langham IP31 3EF

Sat 8 Jun 24

Cavendish Open Gardens

Approximately 20 gardens to stroll around in the picturesque village of Cavendish. Saturday 8th June and Sunday 9th June. 11am - 5pm... more >

Cavendish, Nr Sudbury CO10 8BB

Sat 8 Jun 24

The Rolling Stones Story

The Rolling Stones have dominated Rock ’n’ Roll music since the 1960s and were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that conquered the... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 8 Jun 24

Westleton Garden Trail Weekend

Westleton Village sits close to RSPB Minsmere and over this weekend there will be 15 varied and interesting gardens... more >

Village Hall, Darsham Road, Westleton, Saxmundham IP17 3AD

Sat 8 Jun 24

Old Newton Flower Festival - Cancelled

Old Newton is holding a Flower Festival over the weekend Saturday June 8th and Sunday 9th June between 12 noon and 5pm... more >

St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Old Newton IP14 4PJ

Sat 8 Jun 24

Charity Quiz Night

We are raising money for the underprivileged children in the Philippines. We help with school supplies and financial help... more >

Colchester Road Baptist Church 75 Colchester Rd, Ipswich IP4 4ST

Sat 8 Jun 24

Grundisburgh Hidden Gardens

Explore 28 private gardens in Grundisburgh, near Woodbridge. Entry covers both days. Dogs welcome on leads in most gardens... more >

Village Green, Grundisburgh IP13 6PU

Sat 8 Jun 24

Walk Right Back

Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back! Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Fri 7 Jun 24

Helmingham Hall - Open Garden for NGS

It is hard to exaggerate the effect this beautiful park, with red deer and spectacular moated Hall in mellow patterned red brick with its famous... more >

Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket IP14 6EF

Fri 7 Jun 24

The Rendlesham Country Show

The Show is a celebration of community spirit both in Rendlesham and the surrounding area - It has become an annual event that the community can be... more >

Jubilee Park, Mayhew Road IP12 2GT

Fri 7 Jun 24

Ipswich care homes invite community to honour D-Day

Ipswich care homes are opening their doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, Care UK’s Asterbury Place, on..... more >

Asterbury Place Aster Road Ipswitch IP2 0NR

Thu 6 Jun 24

Let there be light – Norwich care home invites local community to hono

A Norwich care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. To commemorate the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944,..... more >

Cavell Court, 140 Dragonfly Ln, Cringleford, Norwich NR4 7SW

Thu 6 Jun 24

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Thu 6 Jun 24

Lowestoft care home invites local community to honour D-Day

A Lowestoft care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, from 11am-9:30pm, Care UK’s..... more >

Love Rd, Lowestoft NR32 2NY

Thu 6 Jun 24

Haverhill care home invites local community to honour D-Day

A Haverhill care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, from 2pm – 4pm, Care UK’s Cleves..... more >

Millfields Way, Haverhill CB9 0JB

Thu 6 Jun 24

Eye care home invites local community to honour D-Day

An Eye care home is opening its doors to the community for a commemorative ceremony. On Thursday 6th June, from 10:30am – 3:30pm, Care UK’s..... more >

Castleton Way, Eye IP23 7DD

Thu 6 Jun 24

Somerleyton Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Beautiful gardens of 12 acres contain a wide variety of magnificent specimen trees, shrubs, borders and plants providing colour and interest... more >

Somerleyton Hall Gardens, Somerleyton NR32 5QQ

Wed 5 Jun 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury)

London (D. Connell). Meeting of Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit. Membership subscription payable for continued..... more >

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

Tue 4 Jun 24

Great Thurlow Hall - Open Garden for NGS

13 acres of beautiful gardens set around the River Stour, Masses of snowdrops in late winter are followed by daffodils and blossom around the... more >

Great Thurlow Hall, Haverhill CB9 7LF

Sun 2 Jun 24

Brass on the Grass

Come and join Long Melford Silver Band for an afternoon brass band concert in the beautiful grounds of Clare Castle Country Park... more >

CLARE COUNTRY PARK CO10 8NW

Sun 2 Jun 24

Mansard House - Open Garden for NGS

A naturalistic 2½ acre garden surrounded by water meadows and wet woodland, complete with woodland planting and wildflower meadows... more >

Mansard House, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1AR

Sun 2 Jun 24

Mercury Queen

Over 30 years after Freddie Mercury’s death the rock band’s music is still as popular as ever. As Queen’s music is so diverse it appeals to all age..... more >

Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH

Sat 1 Jun 24

Open Studio Event

Artist Ali Hollingsworth is opening her studio to visitors as part of Suffolk Open Studios. Paintings, textiles, Tile Art, and more... more >

The Old Stable Broxtead Barns IP12 3JE

Sat 1 Jun 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!