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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

Everyman Folk Club presents Crows

These four well-known and highly respected performers have a unique blend of power and warmth. Mick Ryan (vocals), Dave Bordewey (vocals, fiddle,..... more >
The Riverside Centre, Gt Glemham Road, Stratford St Andrew, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1LL
Fri 31 May 24

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 Adventure in the all new and..... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Thu 30 May 24

Suffolk Villages Festival concert: Scenes from Molière

Scenes from Molière: music by Jean-Baptiste Lully & Marc-Antoine Charpentier Philippa Hyde (soprano), Joseph Wicks (tenor), Michael Craddock... more >
St Mary’s Church Hadleigh IP7 5DT
Mon 27 May 24

Acer House - Open Garden for NGS

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 with topiary, trees and shrubs. more >
Acer House, Leiston IP16 4DU
Sun 26 May 24

Beccles Food and Drink Festival 2024

Get ready for gastronomic delights as Beccles Food and Drink Festival makes a highly anticipated return in 2024, providing an entertaining and... more >
New Market, Beccles NR34 9HE
Sat 25 May 24

Showaddywaddy

This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy..... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Sat 25 May 24

Photographic Exhibition

This is an exhibition of photography by Paul Anderson. He has travelled to over 50 countries and these are some of the photographs... more >
Unitarian Meeting House, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13
Sat 25 May 24

Voxcetera Chamber Choir: Where'er You Walk

Join acclaimed choir Voxcetera for an evening of uplifting choral music at the glorious Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh, featuring works by Mozart,... more >
Holy Trinity Church, Blythburgh IP19 9LP
Sat 25 May 24

Wyken Hall - Open Garden for NGS

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 garden, nuttery, pond, gazebo and..... more >
Wyken Hall, Stanton IP31 2DW
Sat 25 May 24

Art Inspired by Suffolk Exhibition

Art Inspired by Suffolk’ is an exciting new Exhibition, open to the public at the East Anglian Traditional Art Centre in Wickham Market from Saturday... more >
East Anglian Traditional Art Centre, 48 High Street, Wickham Market, near Woodbridge IP13 0QS
Sat 25 May 24

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 composers of all time... more >
St Edmundsbury Cathedral Angel Hill, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LS
Sat 25 May 24

Johnny Cash Revisited

Cash Revisited is a two-hour musical rollercoaster of classic Country, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Rockabilly music!... more >
Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe IP11 2DX
Sat 25 May 24

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, and voted the U... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Fri 24 May 24

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 award winning 100%... more >
Players Theatre Battery Green Rd, Lowestoft NR32 1DE
Fri 24 May 24

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 spectacular anniversary show... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Thu 23 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury)

Going Off-Piste (Members).. 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 21 May 24

'The 1939 Register’ - Dr Penny Walters

The England and Wales 1939 Register was devised to produce 40 million Identity Cards during World War II, when rationing was introduced... more >
Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, (behind the Library) IP17 1AL
Mon 20 May 24

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’s Lane Stanton IP31 2AP
Sun 19 May 24

The Grand Brocante

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 IP28 6TX
Sun 19 May 24

The Priory - Open Garden for NGS

The Priory - Open Garden for NGS Beautiful nine acre garden with fine views over Constable countryside; lawns sloping down to small lakes and water garden... more >
The Priory, Colchester CO6 4RL
Sun 19 May 24

Martlesham Heath Control Tower Museum Open Sundays until end of Oct..

The Control Tower is located at the rear of Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, IP5 3UZ NOTE: The Museum will be open EVERY SUNDAY... more >
behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UZ
Sun 19 May 24

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 setting of Holbecks Park with plenty... more >
Holbecks Park, Hadleigh IP7 5PE
Sat 18 May 24

Frankie's Guys

After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie’s Guys are now firmly established as one of the... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Sat 18 May 24

Horseback Falconry

The National Horseracing Museum is delighted to welcome The Recycled Racehorse Falconry Team to the museum on Saturday 18th May 2024 for our... more >
National Horseracing Museum Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8EP
Sat 18 May 24

Old Newton's ONArt Exhibition 2024

Following the success of its inaugural art exhibition, Old Newton is thrilled to announce their SECOND ONArt Exhibition to be held on 18-19 May 2024... more >
Old Newton Village Hall, 31-35 Church Rd, Old Newton, Stowmarket IP14 4ED
Sat 18 May 24

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 to the golden age of Glam,..... more >
Regent Theatre 3 St Helen’s Street Ipswich IP4 1HE
Fri 17 May 24

The East Anglian Storytelling Festival - 17 -19 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... more >
The Food Museum Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1DL
Fri 17 May 24

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 Jessica Hepburn as she... more >
National Horseracing Museum Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8EP
Thu 16 May 24

Threads' Celebrating Stitch exhibition @thegrundisburghhousegallery

Ipswich-based mixed media group Threads is exhibiting its work at The Grundisburgh House Gallery. As well as presenting their work they will be..... more >
The Grundisburgh House Gallery, Woodbridge Road, Grundisburgh IP13 6UD
Thu 16 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Ipswich)

Annual General Meeting, Quiz and End of Season Social. Meeting of Ipswich Philatelic Society. All welcome to visit... more >
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF
Wed 15 May 24

The South Suffolk Show

Come and celebrate country life at The South Suffolk Show, Ampton point-to-point racecourse, near Bury St Edmunds (IP31 1HU), on Sunday 12th... more >
Ampton Point-to-Point Racecourse, Ingham, Bury St Edmunds IP31 1HU
Sun 12 May 24

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 raising funds to help change the..... more >
Ickworth Park, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5QE
Sun 12 May 24

Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade is proud to be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. The UK’s longest-running Musical Theatre Concert Tour delivers over two..... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Sat 11 May 24

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 Horseracing Museum, celebrating the..... more >
National Horseracing Museum Palace Street, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 8EP
Sat 11 May 24

Hawkedon Village Hall Jumble Sale

Hawkedon village Jumble sale is back. Please come along and have a good rummage & help us raise funds. Saturday 11th May 2 -3... more >
Village Hall The Green Hawkedon IP29 4NN
Sat 11 May 24

Weird and Wonderful Wood

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 family with lots to see and do..... more >
Haughley Park, Wetherden, Stowmarket IP14 3JY
Sat 11 May 24

ABBA Tribute night with Kiss The Teacher

Join Kiss The Teacher as they perform all of ABBA's greatest and most memorable hits in their 100% ABBAtraction show... more >
La Vida Mannings Amusement Park, Sea Road Felixstowe IP11 2DN
Fri 10 May 24

Genesis Connected

Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Fri 10 May 24

Stamp Club Meeting (Sudbury)

Annual General Meeting of Sudbury & District Philatelic Society. Members and prospective members only... more >
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NL
Tue 7 May 24

Fullers Mill Garden - Open Garden for NGS

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 woodland with a plantsmans..... more >
Fullers Mill Garden, West Stow IP28 6HD
Sun 5 May 24

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 professional dealers, (approx..... more >
Beccles Quay, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9BB
Sun 5 May 24

Drinkstone Annual Sale Trail

Drinkstone Annual Sale Trail 2024 Saturday 4th May – 9.30am – 2.30pm Households all around the village open up their garages to sell a wide..... more >
Drinkstone Village Hall Gedding Road IP30 9SZ
Sat 4 May 24

Hospital Hero Hike 2024

This picturesque route takes you on a countryside walk through Suffolk and Essex, passing beautiful historic locations and walking side-by-side with... more >
Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich Suffolk IP4 5PD
Sat 4 May 24

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 was one of the first British..... more >
Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH
Sat 4 May 24

Exhibition When the Sea Comes In. Coastal flooding from 1953 onwards

When the Sea Comes In is an exhibition taken from the archives of the Walberswick History Group, with kind permission, and shows through pictures,... more >
Heritage Hut, The Green, Walberswick IP18 6TT
Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >
Grundisburgh Road, Woodbridge IP13 6HX
Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >
Rougham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2RN
Sat 4 May 24

Grow How

Dobbies is encouraging gardeners to brighten up their garden with summer bedding plants at its free Grow How session, taking place on Saturday 4 May... more >
Wainfleet Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9RZ
Sat 4 May 24

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!