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Discover the historic detached Beccles Bell Tower.

An opportunity to visit St Benet's Minster, Beccles and discover its history through a variety of displays

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

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

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

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.

A walking tour of historic Blyburgate, led by members of the Beccles Society, focusing on the working lives of ordinary people and some of the street's historic features

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

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.

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

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

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.

A children's activity: use craft materials to make your own horse and have a race or make a sports trophy; sports finger puppets and colouring activities too.

A children's activity: use Lego to create a bicycle, racing car or boat; games activities and colouring activities too.

A children's activity: use Lego to create a circus tent and carnival float; colouring activities too.

A children's activity: use craft materials to create carnival masks, a circus tent and boats on a pond; colouring activities too.