Uplifting stories for Norfolk and Suffolk
The countdown to Christmas has begun as Ipswich Borough Council announces the date for this year’s Christmas lights switch on as Sunday 17 November! From 4pm to 7.30pm in the heart of Ipswich on the Cornhill, this year’s celebration promises to be bigger and brighter than ever with a lineup of live entertainment for all […]
Join photographer John Ferguson, creator of the ICA Memories photographic commission, and Tony Powlett, an avid documenter of the Caribbean Club, in conversation with SPILL Artistic Director Robin Deacon. Together, they will share their knowledge and recollections of the ICA’s activities and communities, and their respective experiences documenting its vibrant history. Date: Thursday 21 November […]
Would you like to make your own festive wreath this Christmas? Why not head to Great Yarmouth Town Hall for an evening of wreath making at 7pm on Thursday, November 21. Tickets cost £25 per person and will include everything you need to create your wreath along with a hot drink and a delicious mince […]
Explore an indoor trail filled with imaginative decorations, animal illustrations and soundscapes recorded on Felbrigg Estate. Follow in the paw prints of two young wolves on a quest, through a series of ground floor showrooms. Encounter a mirror ball tree, a glittering fungi feast and frosty mountains as they search for Red, their pack’s […]
The Christmas Craft Market will be staged again at Stonham Barns Park this year – but instead of the market being on one weekend it will span two – 23 and 24 November and 30 November and 1 December(from 10am – 4.00pm) to enable more visitors to start the festive season early with some Christmas shopping and activities. With […]
This year's Festive Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever - packed full of Christmas cheer! The Festive Fair at The Forum attracts thousands of visitors each year. There will be East Anglian stalls galore selling everything from jewellery, pottery, textiles, woodcraft, glassware, art, preserves, calendars, cards, prints, Christmas decorations, chocolates, candles, cakes, brownies, […]
St Mary-le-Tower Church is set to welcome the community to its highly anticipated Christmas Tree Festival, marking the beginning of the countdown to the church's historic designation as Ipswich Minster on 19 January 2025. This festive event will shine a light on the church’s rich heritage, community spirit, and its future as a Minster for […]
In this illustrated talk, Ciara Farrell (head of the Culture and Heritage Department at the Kennel Club, London) will be discussing the domestication of dogs, their role as working animals and their transition, during the 19th Century, to being pets and companions. Booking is recommended as seating is limited. Friday 29 November 2024 - 14:00 […]
The National Trust’s Blickling Estate is preparing to wow visitors once again for its biggest annual fundraiser. Tickets are now on sale for the Garden of Lights trail, which will take place from Saturday 30 November to Sunday 15 December 2024. Visitors will enter down the spectacular front drive for an evening of colourful displays […]
Inspired by the conservation of a wonderful Star Atlas from the stunning Long Gallery, this winter Blickling presents you with the stars! Explore star-filled rooms, wonder at the skies above as you explore the story of this special book. With light installations, family fun and games and a chance to help decorate the hall, this […]
There's magic, wonder and festive fun for the whole family this Christmas at Oxburgh Estate. You'll find twinkling lights and Christmas trees aplenty across the gardens, leading visitors along to Oxburgh Hall which will be brimming with traditional decorations that bring the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ to life. There will be a festive trail for […]
This year, Ickworth’s Rotunda will be decked out to follow the journey of the Earl-Bishop and his family as they toured the continent. Experience different modes of transport and immersive room decorations as the house is decorated to showcase different wintry scenes from around Europe. Explore the atmospheric ruins of Rome, climb the snow-capped Swiss […]
