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Hands on History at Kentwell Hall

See, hear, touch and smell 16th Century England brought to life by over 200 of Kentwell’s skilled Living Historians, working and playing throughout the buildings and grounds of the Kentwell manor. From the Clopton’s in the hall through all … Read more

WW1 – Bringing The Boys Home – Kentwell Hall

Tracing the footsteps of service men and women from the point of injury on the frontlines of France, we take you through trench-based aid posts, tented medical stations, base hospitals in requisitioned properties on the French coast, through the … Read more

Magic Weekend at Kentwell Hall

Step through into a land of magic at Kentwell, with fairies, magicians, wizards, mermaids, witches, water nymphs, gnomes and who knows what else! From sorcery and trickery to alchemy and fairies, a wonderful day of magic lies in store for you. … Read more

Summer of Fun at Melford Hall

Play on repeat this summer, Wednesday to Sunday from 23 July to 31 August. What will you do first? Maybe you’ll discover the Wild Art Station in the Parkland? Or perhaps you’ll head to the Garden for a game of Drafts before spotting … Read more

Paint Like Beatrix Potter at Melford Hall

Create your own ‘Tale of…’ storybook cover in the style of Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy-winkle and friends, in the place which inspired Beatrix Potter’s famous Tale of Jeremy Fisher. Come and join watercolour artist (and … Read more

Tudor Midsummer at Kentwell Hall

Step back in time almost 500 years to experience everyday life in Tudor Suffolk. See, hear, touch and smell 16th Century England brought to life by over 200 of Kentwell’s skilled Living Historians, working and playing throughout the buildings … Read more

Taste of East Anglia at Kentwell Hall

The Taste of East Anglia celebrates the amazing local food and drink that we are so lucky to have in this region. Eighty artisan stalls will be selling a huge selection of the very best local products plus we’ll have a number of beautiful … Read more

Food and Drink Festival at Bury St Edmunds

Get ready for the return of our FREE two-day Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival, taking place in Suffolk’s Foodie Capital on Sunday, 24th August, and Monday, 25th August, 10am to 5pm. Enjoy live food and drink demonstrations on the Chefs on … Read more

Hidden Gardens of Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds has many fine and historic buildings, but Hidden Gardens gives people the chance to discover the secret patios, lawns, borders, vegetable gardens, greenhouses and other features behind their facades and high walls. All the … Read more

Dragon Fest 2025

Dragon Fest returns for its tremendous 10th Year! Highlights for this spectacular year include: A brand new dragon has awoken, help us discover its name! Immerse yourself in “Beowulf” a Quill & Inkling production Meet two of our pet dragons … Read more