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Family & Local History Open Day

Fromus Centre, Saxmundham Hub, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AL

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

Join us on our Open Day for free advice on researching your family history. Our Researchers can help you find your ancestors or break down a brick wall. Advice available on how to use DNA to aid in your research. Everyone welcome!

AVSFHG

AVSFHG

Family & Local History Open Day

Benhall & Sternfield History Group

Benhall & Sternfield History Group

Family & Local History Open Day

Our free Family & Local History Open Day includes:-
- Experienced researchers to help find your ancestors
- Dating of old family photographs
- Displays by local Museums & History Groups

Exhibitors include: Aldeburgh & District Local History Society, Benhall & Sternfield History Group, Dunwich Museum, Friston History Group, Martlesham Heath Aviation Society, Parham Airfield Museum, Saxmundham History Society, Suffolk Family History Society and Yoxford History Group.
Free entry. Free parking. Everyone welcome!

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
11:00 - 16:00

Location & directions

Fromus Centre, Saxmundham Hub, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AL

Directions:
Behind the library at Saxmundham
Contact on day:
Jane Evans
Telephone number:
+447487675520

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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