The latest family-friendly exhibition invites you to explore everything from bold splashes to delicate designs, showcasing captivating prints by artists such as David Hockney and René Magritte, on special loan from the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. But that’s not all - discover Ipswich’s own treasure trove of modern and contemporary art, featuring works by iconic […]
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7 events,A wonderful exhibition of toys and memorabilia is coming to Lynn Museum this summer. Opening in time for the summer holidays on 15 July, ‘May the Toys Be With You’ showcases one of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters, from 1977-1985. It is a celebration of the now highly […] The Sainsbury Centre’s radical exhibition programme seeks to answer the most important questions in our lives. The latest wrestles with one of the darkest and deadliest aspects of humanity: Can We Stop Killing Each Other? The series explores the fundamental question of why humans are led to kill and how art, film, TV and culture […] One-woman show ‘LoreFolk’, will be touring theatres and community spaces from this OCTOBER: The team behind recent Norfolk Arts Awards ‘24 finalist ‘Horse Play’ bring a transformative one-woman show celebrating East Anglian folktales, as told by you. You’ve probably heard of Black Shuck, but who were the Hibbledibibs of Sheringham, and did Norfolk people ever […] A new exhibition exploring the distinctive qualities of painting in watercolour will open this October in the Timothy Gurney Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Selected by the artist Simon Carter, Watercolour Now brings together recent work by eight contemporary artists who share a fascination with how watercolour can capture diverse and often fleeting relationships with light, […] A new mini exhibition at Ipswich County Library is showcasing five striking portrait photographs of soul music legend Geno Washington, whose singing career started in Ipswich in the early 1960s. The portraits were taken by Suffolk-based photographer John Ferguson earlier this year. (USAF is the acronym for United States Air Force.) The display is part of the Black USAF: […] The celebration of stories is back! Norwich Book Festival returns for its second year, bigger and better, Friday 24 to Friday 31 October, and the programme is live, with brilliant bookish talks, workshops, signings and interactive experiences. |
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Join us for a night of historical Halloween horror on 30th October from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Meet Nehemiah Bacon a Resurrectionist (or better known as a grave robber) and discover how he benefits medicine and maybe he will disclose the sleazier side of this trade! Then meet author Eve Bacon, as she tells tales of […] |
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What to expect on the day: - Complimentary Taster Treatments - Complimentary Skin Consultations - Meet the Team - Browse treatment spaces - Vouchers and Retail stand (for your Christmas gifts!) - Roam the 63 acres of the estate and browse the Manor House bedrooms, Woodland Spa, Infra-red sauna, & BBQ Hut! - Exclusive discounts […] |
7 events,An art collective nestled in the picturesque Waveney Valley is heading to Bungay for a one-off exhibition next month. Harleston and Waveney Art Trail collective (HWAT), based on the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, will be exhibiting at The Bell Gallery. It’s the perfect opportunity for locals and visitors alike to explore the work of […] |
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8 events,The largest and liveliest art far in the East is gracing the city of Norwich as it celebrates a decade of bringing contemporary art to the region. Art Fair East will host a gathering of hundreds of artworks from international and regional artists, galleries and dealers, in the spectacular setting of The Assembly House. Many […] |
10 events,Fawkes in the Walks, the annual free firework display is back in King’s Lynn this Friday, 7 November 2025. The free display has taken place in The Walks for the last 17 years. Entertainment starts on stage at 6pm with music from Hayley Chart and headliners Bear Club. The fireworks are scheduled to start at 8pm, […]
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Have you ever wanted to explore the Mansion in the twilight? On 7 November from 6-8 PM is your chance! Enjoy an evening at the Mansion exploring the history of the house and the cast of characters who have lived and stayed there. This event includes a bespoke tour of the house and attic (which is usually […] |
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This autumn, the University of Suffolk is running an exciting programme of free open lectures and events covering topics from the meaning of marriage to the crucial role of schools in shaping our society. The programme starts on Wednesday 12 November with an Interfaith Conversation which will bring together the voices across a range of faiths to explore the meaning […] |
8 events,Celebrate the paperback publication of Ian Collins' extraordinary biography of writer and essayist Ronald Blythe. Ronald Blythe (1922-2023), author of the inimitable Akenfield, was a prolific and poetic chronicler of rural and spiritual life, nature and literature. He spent a joyful century close to his Suffolk roots, time travelling in his imagination and publishing forty books […] |
8 events,The trail opens on Friday 14th November and promises to be more spectacular than ever. Event Dates: November: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. December: Open daily until the final evening on Friday 19th December. Highlights for 2025 Include: The Vintage Carousel: A cherished favourite is back! You can pre-book your ride tickets when you purchase your admission. Festive Flavours: We've added […] |
10 events,The Christmas Fayre returns on 15th & 16th November 2025! The biggest Fayre yet will be open 10am – 5pm each day. There will be lots of stalls all from East Anglia, Live Music, Delicious Food & Drink - plus it will be Dog Friendly. The Fayre is free to attend and you don’t need […]
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The Corn Hall Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 15 November, 10am - 3pm Admission FREE, no ticket required Our festive events begin in November with our Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 15 November. This is the perfect opportunity to tick off all your Christmas shopping with a host of wonderful local makers and crafters. Find hand-made, original and unique gifts, treats and decorations and enjoy […] |
9 events,Enjoy the Christmas Lights switch-on right in the heart of Ipswich at the Cornhill on the evening of Sunday 16 November! From 4pm to 7.30pm, this year’s entertaining start of the festive season's celebrations promises to be bigger and brighter than ever. The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6.45pm by the Mayor of […] |
10 events,November Nostalgia: A 1930s Christmas | 17 – 30 November, 11am – 3pm | Normal admission charges apply, free for National Trust members. No booking required. March Hare Collective Christmas Craft Fair | 22 – 23 November, 10am – 4pm | Normal admission charges apply, free for National Trust members. No booking required. Christmas Voice Tour | 17 […] Castle Quarter in Norwich will be hosting a magical line-up of Christmas activities and events starting from mid-November, helping the whole community to catch the festive spirit. Whether you’re looking for family fun, wish to treat a loved one, or give back to a local charity or community group during the season of goodwill, Castle […] |
10 events,Art Norfolk 25 gathers together an eclectic group of local artists working in a range of mediums and styles. The exhibition showcases the wealth of art talent in our region. Enjoy a diverse range of landscapes, seascapes and wildlife art, from abstract to photography and sculpture. All work for sale. ARTISTS Marion Addy Eleanor Allison Mike Daley […] |
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This special Christmas Shopping Day at Snape Maltings is the perfect opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping: browse the shops and galleries, taste samples in the Food Hall and enjoy complimentary festive nibbles from the River View Café, listen to live music and much more. Finishing at 7.30pm, you will have ample time to experience […] |
11 events,Ipswich is set to sparkle this month as the Town Hall, Corn Exchange, and Cornhill transform into a magical winter wonderland for the first-ever in-house Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre, taking place on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November. Organised by Ipswich Entertains and supporting the raising of funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), […] |
14 events,Weekends from 22 November and daily between 26 December and 4 January, 10.30am-3.30pm | Free with admission Discover what the festive period meant to the Anglo-Saxons living 1,500 years ago, and find out where many of today’s traditions came from as we celebrate Yule at Sutton Hoo. See the feasting table in the high hall, […] As the festive season approaches, families from across Suffolk will be looking forward to the joy and excitement of Christmas markets. The feature-packed and brightly-lit Christmas Craft Market will be staged again at Stonham Barns Park this year over two weekends – 22 and 23 November and 29 and 30 November (from 10am – 4pm) to enable more visitors to start the festive […]
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The popular Christmas Market returns this month! Grab yourself (or a loved one) the perfect literary gift courtesy of publishers and makers from across the region, enjoy festive refreshments, and take a break to listen to fascinating lightning talks about books and writing.
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To celebrate Benjamin Britten’s birthday, The Red House and Archive will be open for a special autumn open day and guided tours – plus there will be cake! Saturday 22 November Duration: 11am – 3pm (last entry 2pm) Venue: The Red House, Golf Lane, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5PZ Tickets: Free, but please book |
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Founder of The Big Issue and life peer Lord John Bird MBE talks about his remarkable life: Born into poverty in Notting Hill and homeless as a child, John’s early life was marked by crime, reform schools, and time in young offenders’ institutions. His life changed when he learned to read at 16 and discovered a […] |
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13 events,The Feed is running Christmas Pudding Workshops! So if you’re looking for a fun team building activity for this festive season, look no further. When: Thursday 27th November Times: 4-5pm / 5-6pm / 6-7pm Where: The Feed Community Cafe, Hall Road, NR1 3HL Cost: £17.50 to make a 1lb pudding (serves four people) £24.50 to make a 2lb pudding (serves […] Expect “initial touches of baroque fusing with modern day folk” (FATEA) as The Finn Collinson Band returns to the stage in 2025. Comprising three of English folk’s leading virtuosos of their respective instruments, they will introduce new material, along with favourites from critically-acclaimed studio albums The Threshold (2022) and Call To Mind (2019). Although fundamentally […] You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of celebration at the stunning Sprowston Manor, as Norfolk and Waveney Mind honour its incredible partners and shine a spotlight on the vital work it has accomplished across the county. This glittering end-of-year event promises a delicious three-course feast, a complimentary drink on arrival, and a night filled with entertainment […] |
12 events,Seeds of Hate and Hope presents personal artistic responses to global mass atrocities, such as genocides, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Featuring work by artists including Mona Hatoum, William Kentridge, Hew Locke, Zoran Mušič, Peter Oloya, Kimberly Fulton Orozco and Indrė Šerpytytė, it explores how, throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, artists […] In 2019, the time capsule buried in 1979 by Stumpy Sanderson and his mischievous gang of working-class boys was unearthed. Within this capsule were Stumpy’s short stories and songs about the gang’s japes, scrapes and capers they had got up to and into during the 1970s. Then, in 2023 a second time capsule was discovered. […] |
12 events,Christmas at Flatford | 29 - 30 November | Free with National Trust membership This winter, Flatford will be filled with festive spirit as you celebrate the season with decorations, winter treats and Christmas crafts. Enjoy a bracing walk through the beautiful Suffolk countryside before relaxing with seasonal delights in our cosy riverside tea-room. On […] |
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Tickets are now available for a special Wreath-Making Workshop, which will not just provide a joyful creative experience, but offer a meaningful way to give back this festive season. Craft your own stunning seasonal wreath during a relaxed workshop, hosted by sexual violence support charity, Sue Lambert Trust, at the beautiful and historic Orangery at […] |
