Shire Hall 450th
Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LP
Woodbridge commemorates 450 years of the Shire Hall on September 13, 2025, with a lively celebration on Market Hill. Organized by the Woodbridge Town Council during National Heritage Week, the event honours the hall's role in civic life since Elizabethan times. Activities begin Friday evening with music, art projections, and a screen-printing workshop. Saturday’s festivities start at noon with living history displays, Tudor street scenes, and interactive performances by jesters and dancers. Visitors can explore the Shire Hall’s courtroom and participate in a collaborative art session by the Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music. Free giveaways and street entertainment, including jesters and interactive workshops, add to the festive atmosphere. Food options include a subsidised hog roast, pie and mash, and a special heritage ice cream flavour from The Galley Creamery. The Kings Head pub will provide drinks. The event aims to engage all ages in local heritage and community spirit. With free entry, it invites lifelong residents and visitors alike to join in celebrating Woodbridge’s history and pride. For more information, visit the Woodbridge Town Council website or follow them on social media for updates leading up to the event.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 12.00 noon till 5pm
Location & directions
Shire Hall, Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LP
- Directions:
- The event is being held on Market Hill, surrounding and in the Shire Hall. There are complete road closures in place for the event therefore we ask that you are able to walk to the event and leave your car behind. If you are not able to and require parking there are a number of car parks located around the town. (Spaces will be in high demand)
- Contact on day:
- Belinda Lloyd
- Telephone number:
- +441394383599
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note that due to the historic design of the building, access to the first floor is via steep steps. The ground floor is fully accessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs.
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
