Suffolk River Trips offers scenic one-hour cruises along the River Ore from Orford. Explore Havergate Island’s wildlife, spot seals, and pass historic Orford Ness. Small-group trips welcome dogs, with tickets available for adults and children.
Edge Land comes to The Long Shop Museum from 5th September to 1st November, bringing together artists, writers, poets, photographers and performers. Enjoy the exhibition, creative writing and art workshops, a special opening event and a free reading event.
Louise Pallister’s Birds in Common series and coastal bird monotypes are on display at Fishers Distillery alongside George’s striking metal sculptures. The exhibition runs throughout October and into November, with a meet-the-artists evening on Friday 23rd October, from 5–7pm.
An extraordinary comedy line-up features Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Joanna Lumley, Ed Byrne, Mark Watson, Sofie Hagen, Kiri Pritchard McLean and John Lloyd. Expect plenty of laughs, with some shows already sold out. Explore the programme and book your favourites.
Birds for Beginners at RSPB Minsmere is a series of friendly sessions for those new to birdwatching. Starting at 10am and lasting 2.5 hours, guides share tips on binoculars, field guides and apps, with visits to hides to practise skills and discover the wonder of birds.
RSPCA Suffolk Central brings its charity quiz night to Aldeburgh, with challenging questions, a ploughman’s supper, raffle and prizes. Teams of up to six can join the fun, with all proceeds helping protect animals in need across Suffolk.
The final exhibition of the year-long celebration, juxtaposing Constable’s ongoing artistic and cultural relevance with contemporary responses to his art, much of it created during the year.
Seasonal Crafts at RSPB Minsmere invites visitors to enjoy hands-on, seasonally themed activities in the Discovery Centre, including paper flowers and cards. Craft sessions run from 10–12.30 and 1.30–3pm. Activities are free, with normal entrance fees applying. No booking required.
Seasonal Crafts at RSPB Minsmere invites visitors to enjoy hands-on, seasonally themed activities in the Discovery Centre, including paper flowers and cards. Craft sessions run from 10–12.30 and 1.30–3pm. Activities are free, with normal entrance fees applying. No booking required.
Ease into Sunday with soulful live jazz, a relaxed atmosphere and the new Breakfast Club menu, featuring sharing plates like the Hungry Maltsters, plus vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, all perfectly paired with cocktails and mocktails.
Founded in 2016, Poetry in Aldeburgh promotes reading and writing poetry across Aldeburgh and east Suffolk through an annual festival of readings, performances and workshops. It advances public education, builds partnerships, supports outreach in schools and universities, targets areas of deprivation, and celebrates diversity through inclusive programming for all communities.
Snape Maltings’ Farmers’ Market is a fantastic chance to explore Suffolk’s finest producers, from cheese and chocolates to gin, juices, fruit and artisan bakes. Enjoy a scenic walk, relax with coffee and cake, and browse the shops and Food Hall. Click through to see all upcoming dates.
