DURING THE GLAMPING SEASON

First Saturday of every month

SNAPE MALTINGS FARMER'S MARKET
Snape Maltings, near Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR. (30 mins)

Popular market of up to 40 local, small producers of food and drink.

May

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WOOD
Haughley Park,near Stowmarket, IP14 3JY. (40 mins) weirdandwonderfulwood.co.uk

One of our favourite events, this is a specialised art and craft weekend with a difference, dealing solely in wood.  There are many inspiring stalls plus music, quirky entertainers and children's workshops.

HELMINGHAM HALL SPRING PLANT FAIR
Helmingham, IP14 6EF. (16 mins)  helmingham.com/whats-on/

Heritage Plant Fair and Artisan Market in the gardens of Glemham Hall.  Includes Conservation Zone, entertainment and children's activities.

May/June

ALDEBURGH FESTIVAL
Snape Maltings,near Aldeburgh, IP17 1SR. (30 mins)  brittenpearsarts.org

A two-week music and arts festival devoted mainly to classical music.  Also talks, films and exhibitions.  Also concerts throughout the year.

THE SUFFOLK SHOW
Trinity Park, near Ipswich IP3 8UH. (21 mins)  suffolkshow.co.uk/suffolk-show

The Suffolk Show is a celebration of food, farming and the countryside plus lots of family entertainment over two days.   Many attractions and displays as well as hundreds of retail stalls, animals and equine competitions.

Late June/Early July

DRAGONFEST, WEST STOW

Near Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6HG. (60 mins) weststow.org/whats-on/

Dragon Fest is a fun family day out at West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, and each year the village is turned into a world of Dragons, creatures and unique characters.

HEVENINGHAM HALL COUNTRY FAIR
Near Halesworth, IP19 0PN. (39 mins)  countryfair.co.uk 

Fabulous day out in the beautiful grounds of Heveningham Hall Country Estate, near Halesworth.  The Country Fair offers numerous attractions, with entertainment for all ages.  Lots of food stalls and shopping.

MAVERICK FESTIVAL

Easton Farm Park, Easton, IP13 0ED. (15 mins) maverickfestival.co.uk

A family-friendly (dogs welcome too!) festival of Americana music event set among the barns and building of Easton Farm Park.  

Mid July

LATITUDE FESTIVAL
Henham Park, near Southwold NR34 8AQ. (35 mins)  latitudefestival.com

Suffolk’s very own family-friendly festival with music, theatre, comedy, dance, film, cabaret, poetry and literature. Hundreds of performers (including big name headline acts).  A fun-filled cultural adventure! 

Late July and August (plus school holidays)

FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE HISTORICAL EVENTS & KNIGHTS' TOURNAMENTS

Framlingham Castle, IP13 9BP (25 mins) english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/framlingham-castle

Some of the best events of this kind in a small, picturesque setting (our children love these events and we usually stay the whole day!). Events are sometimes not listed until close to the start dates.  Picnics are allowed.

THEATRE IN THE FOREST
Sutton Hoo, IP12 3DJ. (15 mins)

redrosechain.com/theatreintheforest 

'See Shakespeare as you've never seen it before - outdoors and under the stars!'

These performances are accessible and fun for all ages - they are high-energy, magical shows that prove to be unforgettable experiences.  Based in woodland at Sutton Hoo, take a picnic or food is available from the cafe on-site.

Mid August

FOLKEAST

Little Glemham, IP13 0BT. (16 mins)

folkeast.co.uk

Celebration of folk music at family friendly festival with lots of activities and live music in beautiful parkland.

Early September

WOODBRIDGE FESTIVAL

Elmhurst Park and other venues in the town (12 mins) woodbridgefestival.com

Music and art events in Elmhurst Park and other venues around the town - check the website for more information.

Late September

ALDEBURGH FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Snape Maltings,near Aldeburgh,  IP17 1SR. (30 mins) aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk

A celebration of Suffolk's thriving food & drink scene in the beautiful setting of Snape Maltings. With over 90 food and drink producers from Suffolk all gathered to sell their produce including raw milk, organic vegetables, sourdough bread, award winning beer and spirits from sponsors Adnams, cyder from Aspall and delicious streetfood.  The Festival is family friendly with free tickets for under 15s and free children's activities and hands-on cooking workshops.

Throughout the Glamping Season

Lots of events, with many aimed at families, take place at nearby Sutton Hoo and Framlingham Castle.

Local event listings: 

Suffolk Coast: Things to do

Visit Suffolk: What's On