East Suffolk

Properties and events in East Suffolk

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3000 years of dressing the people.

Riverside Centre, The Staithe, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Interactive live display showing 3000 years of working clothing. Come and dress as your ancestors

7th Felixstowe Scout Hut - a pre war barrack building

The Scout Hut, Mill Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2NW
In person
Pre-booking not required

This will be the last time to see this historic building before it is dismantled and moved when the 7th Felixstowe Scouts move to a new site. The building, which is a prewar barrack block has been in use since the 1930's.

A hidden gem in the heart of Bungay - St Edmund’s Catholic Church

St Edmund’s Church, 1 St Mary's Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1AX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover one of the largest baptisteries in England, a wonderful collection of stained glass and wood carving, displays of historical vestments and historic photos

A look back at Lowestoft High Street Book Group's books

Shop, 132 High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HP
In person
Pre-booking not required

A display of the High Street Book Group books in our local bookshop from 2020 to the present day. Look through our eclectic choices and recommendations for a 'good read' as some will be on sale!

A Window to Felixstowe's Past

Hamilton Road Shopfronts, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7NL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A display of historic pictures displayed in Felixstowe shops showing how they looked in the past.

Abbey Grove Walk

Abbey Grove, Eastward Ho, View Point Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9GA
In person
Pre-booking not required

A guided walk around Abbey Grove in Felixstowe.

Aldeburgh Museum

Moot Hall, Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5DS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Housed in the iconic Grade I Listed, timber framed, Tudor Moot Hall and home of the Town Council, Aldeburgh museum showcases the town's exciting history from the Anglo-Saxons to the unique seaside town it is today, via digital and manual displays.

An Everyday Witch in Modern Times

The Magickal Emporium, 1 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BA
In person
Pre-booking required

Immerse yourself into a moment of magick. What is it to be a wise woman, healer and a witch in the modern world?

Bank House, Halesworth: A Home with a History

Bank House, 35 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8LE
In person
Pre-booking required

Bank House is a fine Georgian building constructed in the 1760s as a pair, with the adjoining Georgian House. The Tithe map of 1577 marks the well which still exists in the cellar today.

Beccles - a wander among the heritage trees of Worlingham Hall and some information about the history of the building

Worlingham Hall, Lowestoft Road, Worlingham, Suffolk, NR34 7RA
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy an afternoon in the grounds of Worlingham Hall, looking at some of the heritage trees and learning about the history of the Hall.

Beccles - Explore St Michael's Church and Beccles Photo Club Annual Exhibition

New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HE
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Grade 1 late 14th century church of St Michael the Archangel (including the North Porch, opened especially for the event) is available for visitors to explore. On 11th and 12th September Beccles Photo Club Annual Exhibition is also available.

Beccles - The Everyday Lives of Beccles People 1700 - 1920

Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TB
In person
Pre-booking required

Local historian Barry Darch will describe the lives of the ordinary people of Beccles 1700 -1920, including the impact of a range of developments.

Beccles - Trees and history at the Quay

Beccles Quay Car Park, Fen Lane, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9BB
In person
Pre-booking required

Enjoy a leisurely walk exploring the trees and history of Beccles Quay and Fen with tree enthusiast Netta Swallow and local historian Barry Darch.

Beccles - Working Clothes and Sunday Best

Leman House, 28 Ballygate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9ND
In person
Pre-booking required

An exploration of how Beccles people dressed, where they bought their clothes and when they wore them

Beccles Bakers and Butchers: a guided walk

Greggs, 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HD
In person
Pre-booking required

A walking tour of locations of long-established current or former bakers and butchers of Beccles, led by a professional baker, descended from Beccles bakers.

Beccles Bell Tower

New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the historic detached Beccles Bell Tower.

Beccles Family History - exploring the everyday lives of working people

Undercroft, St Michael's Church, New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 8HE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join members of Beccles U3A Family History Group to explore ways of finding out about how your ancestors (in Beccles and elsewhere) lived their lives.

Beccles Hungate Church (Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church)

Hungate Church, Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church, Hungate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TT
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to see the interior of historic Hungate Church (Methodist and United Reformed) and find out about its long history.

Beccles: a walk along historic Ballygate

Bell Tower, St Michael's Church, The Walk, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HE
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided walk along Ballygate, one of Beccles' ancient streets.

Beccles: Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House, 15A Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9AB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to visit the Quaker Meeting House and learn about its history.