Aldeburgh Food and Drink Fringe Festival
The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Fringe Festival takes place in the days following the main weekend event of the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival and features over 75 fringe events throughout East Suffolk on farms, in the countryside, beaches, market towns and villages. These include workshops, behind the scene tours of producers, progressive dinners and specially created menus at supporting restaurants and eateries, family activities, farm visits, guided walks and special cookery demonstrations. Something for everyone!
To obtain tickets for these events please either buy them at the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival when you visit the Festival, or contact the event organisers listed below.
Workshops
Saturday 26 September
Fergus Henderson Workshop & lunch: Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings. 11.00 - 1:30; £25 pp.
T: 01728 687980
Monday 28 September
Vineyard Tour and Tasting: An early evening stroll around the
vineyard followed by a tasting of Shawsgate's wines. Shawsgate, Badingham Road, Framlingham;
5.30 - 7.00; £8 pp.
t: 01728 724060
e: wines@shawsgate.co.uk
Monday 28, Tuesday 29 September
Bread Making - An Introduction: Floury fun with an experienced tutor.
Middleton Farm Shop, Saxmundham.
10.00 - 4.00; £30 pp.
t: 01728 602938
Tuesday 29 September
Pasta-making Demonstration: With Mike Keen, using local rapeseed oil from Hill Farm and eggs.
Otley College, Otley, Nr Ipswich;
7.00 - 9.00; £20.
t: 01473 784136
e:sheila.murphy@otleycollege.ac.uk
Friday 2 October
Barista Training: A fun day learning the art of the barista.
Paddy & Scotts, Yew Tree Courtyard, Earl Soham, Woodbridge.
9.30 - 4.00; £60 pp.
t: 01473 784136
e:sheila.murphy@otleycollege.ac.uk
Saturday 3 October
Advanced artisan bread making: Stuart Oetzmann will show you how to make traditional Metfield breads.
Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings, Snape
4.30 - 9.30; £30.
t: 01728 687980
Tuesday 6 October
Seasonal cookery demonstration: Patrick Neal, Head Chef, White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh will prepare a menu inspired by the wealth of Suffolk's local produce.
Otley College, Otley, Nr Ipswich.
7.00 - 9.00; £20.
t: 01473 784136
e: sheila.murphy@otleycollege.ac.uk
Wednesday 7 October
Kitchen Club Cake & Bake: Informal cookery demonstration followed by a light supper.
Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich,
7.30; £12.50 pp.
t: 01473 786 610
Dinners
Monday 28 September
Producers meet the Chefs Dinner: The White Lion, Aldeburgh By invitation only.
Tuesday 29 September
Beer versus Wine: The Froize, Chillesford, Nr Woodbridge
7.30:
£35 pp inc drinks.
t: 01394 450282
e:dine@froize.co.uk
Wednesday 30 September
Woodbridge Progressive Supper: Meet for a drink and canapés at
Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store and visit The Anchor, The Crown and The Riverside for a course at each.
7.00;
£40 inc wine Book after September 1st.
t: 01394 382587
Wednesday 30 September
Southwold Progressive Supper: Meet at Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store and visit The Swan Hotel & The Crown Hotel for a course at each.
6.45;
£45 inc wine.
Book at The Swan Hotel.
t: 01502 722186
Thursday 1 October
Aldeburgh Progressive Supper: Meet at The Brudenell and visit The Regatta, 152 and The Lighthouse for a course at each venue.
7.30;
£40 inc wine.
t: 01728 452071
Thursday 1 October
The Best of Suffolk: Annual celebration dinner of finest autumn foods with local producers.
The Froize, Chillesford, Woodbridge
7.30;
£35 inc drinks.
t: 01394 450282
Family Activities
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October
Family Fun at Easton Farm Park: Farming and food activities for children including egg collecting.
Easton Farm Park, Easton, Nr Woodbridge;
9.00 - 1.00.
Sunday 4 October
Family Crop to Shop Trail: Fun family trail with hands on food and farming activities and games.
Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife Trust;
11.00 - 1.00 or 2.00 - 4.00;
Children £3.50, Adults £1.50; Booking essential.
t: 01394 380113
Tuesday 29 October
Cook for Your Parents: Book your children on to cook a 3-course meal for their parents. Hands On Cookery School for Children.
£15 per adult for 3-course meal
Great Bealings Hall, Woodbridge.
t: 01473 738620
e: sheepdrift@btinternet.com
Farm Walks
Tuesday 29 September
Friday Street Farm Walk: Guided tour of farm followed by buffet
supper. Free walk 5.00 – 6.00;
Friday Street Farm Shop, Farnham, Saxmundham.
t: 01728 602783
Thursday 1 October
Muck & Magic Farm Walk: An informative farm walk at our
organic farm with many rare-breed animals.
Heath Farm, Wenhaston, Southwold;
4.00 - 6.00; Free.
t: 01502 478 792
Friday 2 October
Farm Walk at Maple Farm: A leisurely guided walk around the
organic farm followed by a tasty lunch at a local pub.
Maple Farm, Kelsale, Saxmundham;
10.45 meet, 11.00 walk; Walk free; £10 pp for lunch.
t: 01728 642000
e:info@maplefarm.co.uk
Saturday 3 October
Peakhill Farm Walk: A fascinating walk around this mixed organic
farm.
Peakhill Farm, Theberton, Saxmundham; 2.00 – 4.00; Free.
t: 01728 605 918
Sunday 4 October
Suffolk Farmhouse Cheese: Meet our Guernsey cows and visit brand
new dairy.
Whitegate Farm, Creeting St Mary, Needham Market
10.00 - 12.00; Free; Booking essential.
t: 01449 710458
e:enquiries@suffolkcheese.co.uk
Meet the Producer
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 September
Food Tasting Weekend at Grange Farm Shop: Tastings and cookery
demonstrations.
Grange Farm Shop, Hasketon, Woodbridge;
10.00 - 4.00
t: 01473 735610,
e: grangefarmshop@aol.com
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Simply Delicious Tasting Week: Daily tastings inc. chocolate, cheese and home-made goodies.
Simply Delicious, 70 High Street, Leiston
11.00 - 2.00
t: 01728 833078
Saturday 26 September, Saturday 3 October
Budgens Local Food Event: Meet local producers and sample their
products Budgens, Woodbridge.
Monday 28 September, Wednesday 30 September, Friday 2 October
Adnams Brewery Tours: Tour of Adnams brewery followed by a tutored tasting. Adnams, Southwold;
2.15 - 3.15;
£10 pp.
t: 01502 727225
Tuesday 29 September
An evening of East Anglian cheese and charcuterie: Lawson's Delicatessen, Hamish Johnston Fine Cheeses and Lane Farm Suffolk Salami will host a
masterclass on East Anglian cheeses and Suffolk charcuterie with wine from Slaughden Wines.
Church Hall, Aldeburgh
6.30 - 8.00;
£6.00 pp.
t: 01728 454025
e: info@lawsons.co.uk
Wednesday 30 September
Apple Pressing at James White: Tours of James White's Fruit Farm to see apple pressing in action. White's Fruit Farm, Ashbocking.
11.00 – 12.30; £3.00 pp.
t: 01473 890111
e: susan@jameswhite.co.uk
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3
Grain Brewery Hop Harvest: Festival Brewery tours and tastings, or drop in any time for a Festival beer.
Grain Brewery, South Farm, Alburgh, Nr Harleston;
Tours at 11.00, 1.00 and 3.00; £5.
t: 01986 788884
e: phil@grainbrewery.co.uk
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 October
Emmett's Smokehouse: Call into Emmett’s and ask to see the traditional smokehouse.
Emmett’s, Peasenhall, Free.
www.emmettsham.co.uk
Thursday 1 October
Pinney's 50th Anniversary Sea food Supper: A special seafood celebration and talk on Pinney's 50 year history.
Butley Orford Oysterage, Market Hill, Orford, Woodbridge
7.30; £30 inc wine.
t: 01394 450277
Friday 2 October
Meet the Artisan Food Producers: Including Sotherton Beef, Walnut Tree Foods and taste their products.
Ufford Provisions, Lower Ufford, Woodbridge;
11.00 - 3.00.
t: 01394 460813
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 October
Buffy's Beer Tastings: Presentation and tasting of beers from Buffy's Brewery. Real Ale Shop, Wrentham, Beccles; 10.00 - 4.00.
t: 01502 676031,
e: suffolk@therealaleshop.co.uk,
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October
Wine & Dine Local Meet Wisset Wines winemaker and enjoy a special seasonal menu.
The Crown, Woodbridge;
11.30 - 3.00; 2-course fixed menu £15.
t: 01394 384242
Special Events
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Cookery book promotions: Aldeburgh Book Shop, 42 High Street.
t: 01728 452389
Friday 25 September - Friday 9 October
Amazing Grazing in the Alde Valley: Art Exhibition White House Farm, Sweffling Road, Great Glemham
Saturdays 10.00 - 5.00, Sundays 12.00 - 4.00, Tuesday – Friday 10.00 - 6.00 (closed Monday).
t: 01728 663631
Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October
East of England Co-op Local Food Week: In store all week children’s competitions, vouchers and prize draws. Healthy eating and local sourcing activity bus in Framlingham
Mon – Tues and Aldeburgh Wed – Fri. Local food tastings Monday 28 at 7.00 in Framlingham, Wednesday 30 at 7.00 in Aldeburgh; Free.
t: 01473 786066
Monday 28 September
Hedgerows & Herbs – How to make the most of Autumn: Demonstration of how to turn foraged seasonal fare into a meal; preserving for the winter. Followed by lunch.
The White Horse, Badingham, Framlingham;
10.00 - 2.00;
£25 pp.
t: 01728 638 280,
e: sarahlabat@labats.co.uk
Tuesday 29 September
Munchy Seeds – behind-the-scenes tours: See how these award winning seedy snacks are made.
Munchy Seeds, Eastlands Road, Leiston.
Tours at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 3.00 and 4.00;
Free – booking essential.
t: 01728 833004
e:sales@munchyseeds.co.uk
Saturday 26 September
Wild Food Feast: Wild Food BBQ Supper and Music BYO Wine /Beer
White House Farm, Sweffling
Road, Great Glemham; 6.00 -
11.00; £25, pp under 16s £8,
under 5s free.
t: 01728 663631
e: riveralde@btinternet.com
Thursday 1 October
The Business of Food, Framlingham Business Club: Expert panel and networking for anyone interested in all aspects of food in business.
The Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham.
5.00 - 7.30; £18.
t: 01728 726500
Friday 2 – Saturday 3 October
The End of the Line: A powerful film about the problems of over fishing the world’s seas. Charles Clover, author of the book, will take part in a Q&A after the film on Friday.
Aldeburgh Cinema
7.30; £6 (concessions available).
t: 01728 452996
Saturday 3 October
Grain Brewery Hop Harvest Festival Party: Celebrate the hop harvest, beer, food, live music and traditional dancing.
Grain Brewery, South Farm, Alburgh, Nr Harleston
4.00 - 10.00; Free.
t: 01986 788884
e: phil@grainbrewery.co.uk
Saturday 3 October
Festival Feast: Alde Valley Lamb barbeque and buffet supper with music.
BYO; Wine / Beer
White House Farm, Sweffling Road, Great Glemham.
6.00 - 10.00; £22 pp, under 16s £8, under 5s free.
t: 01728 663631,
e: riveralde@btinternet.com
Sunday 4 October
How to Save a Village Shop - talk and walk: Talk on highs and lows of saving a village shop with a walk to Wakelyns AgroForestry.
Metfield Stores, Metfield, Nr Harleston.
10.30 - 2.30; £4.
t: 01968 872776
e: rachelkellett@googlemail.com
Special Menus
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Festival Menu: Kings Head, Orford
12.00 - 2.30 & 6.30 - 9.30; £22.
t: 01394 450271
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Randall Chutney Menu: Queen's Head, Brandeston, Woodbridge.
12.00 - 2.00 & 6.30 - 9.00;
£14 - 2 courses, £16 - 3 courses.
t: 01728 685307
e:thequeensheadinn@btinternet.com
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Hedgerows & Herbs Festival Menu: The White Horse, Badingham, Nr Framlingham.
t: 01728 638 280
e: sarahlabat@labats.co.uk
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Pork & Apples Festival Menu: The Froize, Chillesford, Woodbridge.
t: 01394 450282
e: dine@froize.co.uk
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Festival menu: Cherry Tree Inn, Woodbridge;
12.00 - 9.00.
t: 01394 382513
Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October
Festival Menu: Earsham Street Café, Bungay;
12.00 - 2.30; £12.50 pp.
t: 01986 893103
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 October
Seafood Spectacular: Celebration of the finest freshly prepared
seafood. The Plough & Sail, Snape; Maltings, Snape
12.00 - 9.00.
t: 01728 688413
e:ploughandsail@debeninns.co.uk
Walks
Saturday 26 September
Guided Walk Thorndon to Eye: 7 mile walk with lunch at The Black Horse. Under 16s free (must be accompanied by an adult). Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead.
Meet at The Black Horse, Thorndon, Eye at 9.55; £4 pp, lunch separate.
t: 01473 402093
e: info@gettingout.co.uk
Saturday 26 September
Wild Food Walk: Guided walk and wild food lunch
White House Farm, Sweffling Road, Great Glemham. £25 pp, under 16s £8, under 5s free.
t: 01728 663631
e: riveralde@btinternet.com
Saturday 26 September
Snape Marshes Guided Walk: Experience Suffolk Wildlife Trust's newest reserve with warden Mick Wright. Wildlife Centre, Snape Maltings 2.00 - 4.00; Free. Limited to first 30 people.
t: 01473 892427
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 September
Alde Estuary RSPB Guided Walks: Guided walk around the RSPB's reserve. RSPB Information Centre, Snape Maltings 11.00, 1.00 and 3.00, Donation requested.
t: 01728 648701
Wednesday 30 September
Orford Charity Walk: Walk to Pinney’s at Butley Creek and see the smokehouse. Lunch at Butley Orford Oysterage. Meet at Newton Farm, Orford, IP12 2AG. 9.30 – 2.00; £22 pp (inc £10 for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign).
T: 01394 411887
Thursday 1 October
Food and the Landscape - a walk through history: A look at how the food producers of the past have shaped today's landscape. Meet at Granary Teashop, Snape Maltings 10.45; £5 pp, to support Suffolk Coast & Heaths projects in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
t: 01394 384948
e: heather.carroll@suffolk.gov.uk
Saturday 3 October
Guided Walk Butley to Capel St. Andrew: 6.5 mile walk with lunch at The Oyster Inn, Butley. Under 16s free (must be accompanied by an adult). Well-behaved dogs welcome on a lead.
10.10; £4 pp, lunch separate.
t: 01473 402093
e: info@gettingout.co.uk
Sunday 4 October
Benacre National Nature Reserve: Walk around one of the country's largest reedbeds. Wood Farm Barn, Benacre
2.00; £5 pp.
t: 01502 675029,
e: jeanem@benacre.com
For a full guide to all festivals happening throughout Suffolk this year please see Suffolk Festivals
For more information on the lovely town of Aldeburgh please see:
Aldeburgh Guide
Accommodation Aldeburgh Guide
Activities in Aldeburgh Guide
To obtain tickets for these events please either buy them at the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival when you visit the Festival, or contact the event organisers listed below.
Workshops
Saturday 26 September
Fergus Henderson Workshop & lunch: Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings. 11.00 - 1:30; £25 pp.
T: 01728 687980
Monday 28 September
Vineyard Tour and Tasting: An early evening stroll around the
vineyard followed by a tasting of Shawsgate's wines. Shawsgate, Badingham Road, Framlingham;
5.30 - 7.00; £8 pp.
t: 01728 724060
e: wines@shawsgate.co.uk
Monday 28, Tuesday 29 September
Bread Making - An Introduction: Floury fun with an experienced tutor.
Middleton Farm Shop, Saxmundham.
10.00 - 4.00; £30 pp.
t: 01728 602938
Tuesday 29 September
Pasta-making Demonstration: With Mike Keen, using local rapeseed oil from Hill Farm and eggs.
Otley College, Otley, Nr Ipswich;
7.00 - 9.00; £20.
t: 01473 784136
e:sheila.murphy@otleycollege.ac.uk
Friday 2 October
Barista Training: A fun day learning the art of the barista.
Paddy & Scotts, Yew Tree Courtyard, Earl Soham, Woodbridge.
9.30 - 4.00; £60 pp.
t: 01473 784136
e:sheila.murphy@otleycollege.ac.uk
Saturday 3 October
Advanced artisan bread making: Stuart Oetzmann will show you how to make traditional Metfield breads.
Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings, Snape
4.30 - 9.30; £30.
t: 01728 687980
Tuesday 6 October
Seasonal cookery demonstration: Patrick Neal, Head Chef, White Lion Hotel, Aldeburgh will prepare a menu inspired by the wealth of Suffolk's local produce.
Otley College, Otley, Nr Ipswich.
7.00 - 9.00; £20.
t: 01473 784136
e: sheila.murphy@otleycollege.ac.uk
Wednesday 7 October
Kitchen Club Cake & Bake: Informal cookery demonstration followed by a light supper.
Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich,
7.30; £12.50 pp.
t: 01473 786 610
Dinners
Monday 28 September
Producers meet the Chefs Dinner: The White Lion, Aldeburgh By invitation only.
Tuesday 29 September
Beer versus Wine: The Froize, Chillesford, Nr Woodbridge
7.30:
£35 pp inc drinks.
t: 01394 450282
e:dine@froize.co.uk
Wednesday 30 September
Woodbridge Progressive Supper: Meet for a drink and canapés at
Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store and visit The Anchor, The Crown and The Riverside for a course at each.
7.00;
£40 inc wine Book after September 1st.
t: 01394 382587
Wednesday 30 September
Southwold Progressive Supper: Meet at Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store and visit The Swan Hotel & The Crown Hotel for a course at each.
6.45;
£45 inc wine.
Book at The Swan Hotel.
t: 01502 722186
Thursday 1 October
Aldeburgh Progressive Supper: Meet at The Brudenell and visit The Regatta, 152 and The Lighthouse for a course at each venue.
7.30;
£40 inc wine.
t: 01728 452071
Thursday 1 October
The Best of Suffolk: Annual celebration dinner of finest autumn foods with local producers.
The Froize, Chillesford, Woodbridge
7.30;
£35 inc drinks.
t: 01394 450282
Family Activities
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October
Family Fun at Easton Farm Park: Farming and food activities for children including egg collecting.
Easton Farm Park, Easton, Nr Woodbridge;
9.00 - 1.00.
Sunday 4 October
Family Crop to Shop Trail: Fun family trail with hands on food and farming activities and games.
Foxburrow Farm, Suffolk Wildlife Trust;
11.00 - 1.00 or 2.00 - 4.00;
Children £3.50, Adults £1.50; Booking essential.
t: 01394 380113
Tuesday 29 October
Cook for Your Parents: Book your children on to cook a 3-course meal for their parents. Hands On Cookery School for Children.
£15 per adult for 3-course meal
Great Bealings Hall, Woodbridge.
t: 01473 738620
e: sheepdrift@btinternet.com
Farm Walks
Tuesday 29 September
Friday Street Farm Walk: Guided tour of farm followed by buffet
supper. Free walk 5.00 – 6.00;
Friday Street Farm Shop, Farnham, Saxmundham.
t: 01728 602783
Thursday 1 October
Muck & Magic Farm Walk: An informative farm walk at our
organic farm with many rare-breed animals.
Heath Farm, Wenhaston, Southwold;
4.00 - 6.00; Free.
t: 01502 478 792
Friday 2 October
Farm Walk at Maple Farm: A leisurely guided walk around the
organic farm followed by a tasty lunch at a local pub.
Maple Farm, Kelsale, Saxmundham;
10.45 meet, 11.00 walk; Walk free; £10 pp for lunch.
t: 01728 642000
e:info@maplefarm.co.uk
Saturday 3 October
Peakhill Farm Walk: A fascinating walk around this mixed organic
farm.
Peakhill Farm, Theberton, Saxmundham; 2.00 – 4.00; Free.
t: 01728 605 918
Sunday 4 October
Suffolk Farmhouse Cheese: Meet our Guernsey cows and visit brand
new dairy.
Whitegate Farm, Creeting St Mary, Needham Market
10.00 - 12.00; Free; Booking essential.
t: 01449 710458
e:enquiries@suffolkcheese.co.uk
Meet the Producer
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 September
Food Tasting Weekend at Grange Farm Shop: Tastings and cookery
demonstrations.
Grange Farm Shop, Hasketon, Woodbridge;
10.00 - 4.00
t: 01473 735610,
e: grangefarmshop@aol.com
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Simply Delicious Tasting Week: Daily tastings inc. chocolate, cheese and home-made goodies.
Simply Delicious, 70 High Street, Leiston
11.00 - 2.00
t: 01728 833078
Saturday 26 September, Saturday 3 October
Budgens Local Food Event: Meet local producers and sample their
products Budgens, Woodbridge.
Monday 28 September, Wednesday 30 September, Friday 2 October
Adnams Brewery Tours: Tour of Adnams brewery followed by a tutored tasting. Adnams, Southwold;
2.15 - 3.15;
£10 pp.
t: 01502 727225
Tuesday 29 September
An evening of East Anglian cheese and charcuterie: Lawson's Delicatessen, Hamish Johnston Fine Cheeses and Lane Farm Suffolk Salami will host a
masterclass on East Anglian cheeses and Suffolk charcuterie with wine from Slaughden Wines.
Church Hall, Aldeburgh
6.30 - 8.00;
£6.00 pp.
t: 01728 454025
e: info@lawsons.co.uk
Wednesday 30 September
Apple Pressing at James White: Tours of James White's Fruit Farm to see apple pressing in action. White's Fruit Farm, Ashbocking.
11.00 – 12.30; £3.00 pp.
t: 01473 890111
e: susan@jameswhite.co.uk
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3
Grain Brewery Hop Harvest: Festival Brewery tours and tastings, or drop in any time for a Festival beer.
Grain Brewery, South Farm, Alburgh, Nr Harleston;
Tours at 11.00, 1.00 and 3.00; £5.
t: 01986 788884
e: phil@grainbrewery.co.uk
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 October
Emmett's Smokehouse: Call into Emmett’s and ask to see the traditional smokehouse.
Emmett’s, Peasenhall, Free.
www.emmettsham.co.uk
Thursday 1 October
Pinney's 50th Anniversary Sea food Supper: A special seafood celebration and talk on Pinney's 50 year history.
Butley Orford Oysterage, Market Hill, Orford, Woodbridge
7.30; £30 inc wine.
t: 01394 450277
Friday 2 October
Meet the Artisan Food Producers: Including Sotherton Beef, Walnut Tree Foods and taste their products.
Ufford Provisions, Lower Ufford, Woodbridge;
11.00 - 3.00.
t: 01394 460813
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 October
Buffy's Beer Tastings: Presentation and tasting of beers from Buffy's Brewery. Real Ale Shop, Wrentham, Beccles; 10.00 - 4.00.
t: 01502 676031,
e: suffolk@therealaleshop.co.uk,
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October
Wine & Dine Local Meet Wisset Wines winemaker and enjoy a special seasonal menu.
The Crown, Woodbridge;
11.30 - 3.00; 2-course fixed menu £15.
t: 01394 384242
Special Events
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Cookery book promotions: Aldeburgh Book Shop, 42 High Street.
t: 01728 452389
Friday 25 September - Friday 9 October
Amazing Grazing in the Alde Valley: Art Exhibition White House Farm, Sweffling Road, Great Glemham
Saturdays 10.00 - 5.00, Sundays 12.00 - 4.00, Tuesday – Friday 10.00 - 6.00 (closed Monday).
t: 01728 663631
Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October
East of England Co-op Local Food Week: In store all week children’s competitions, vouchers and prize draws. Healthy eating and local sourcing activity bus in Framlingham
Mon – Tues and Aldeburgh Wed – Fri. Local food tastings Monday 28 at 7.00 in Framlingham, Wednesday 30 at 7.00 in Aldeburgh; Free.
t: 01473 786066
Monday 28 September
Hedgerows & Herbs – How to make the most of Autumn: Demonstration of how to turn foraged seasonal fare into a meal; preserving for the winter. Followed by lunch.
The White Horse, Badingham, Framlingham;
10.00 - 2.00;
£25 pp.
t: 01728 638 280,
e: sarahlabat@labats.co.uk
Tuesday 29 September
Munchy Seeds – behind-the-scenes tours: See how these award winning seedy snacks are made.
Munchy Seeds, Eastlands Road, Leiston.
Tours at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 3.00 and 4.00;
Free – booking essential.
t: 01728 833004
e:sales@munchyseeds.co.uk
Saturday 26 September
Wild Food Feast: Wild Food BBQ Supper and Music BYO Wine /Beer
White House Farm, Sweffling
Road, Great Glemham; 6.00 -
11.00; £25, pp under 16s £8,
under 5s free.
t: 01728 663631
e: riveralde@btinternet.com
Thursday 1 October
The Business of Food, Framlingham Business Club: Expert panel and networking for anyone interested in all aspects of food in business.
The Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham.
5.00 - 7.30; £18.
t: 01728 726500
Friday 2 – Saturday 3 October
The End of the Line: A powerful film about the problems of over fishing the world’s seas. Charles Clover, author of the book, will take part in a Q&A after the film on Friday.
Aldeburgh Cinema
7.30; £6 (concessions available).
t: 01728 452996
Saturday 3 October
Grain Brewery Hop Harvest Festival Party: Celebrate the hop harvest, beer, food, live music and traditional dancing.
Grain Brewery, South Farm, Alburgh, Nr Harleston
4.00 - 10.00; Free.
t: 01986 788884
e: phil@grainbrewery.co.uk
Saturday 3 October
Festival Feast: Alde Valley Lamb barbeque and buffet supper with music.
BYO; Wine / Beer
White House Farm, Sweffling Road, Great Glemham.
6.00 - 10.00; £22 pp, under 16s £8, under 5s free.
t: 01728 663631,
e: riveralde@btinternet.com
Sunday 4 October
How to Save a Village Shop - talk and walk: Talk on highs and lows of saving a village shop with a walk to Wakelyns AgroForestry.
Metfield Stores, Metfield, Nr Harleston.
10.30 - 2.30; £4.
t: 01968 872776
e: rachelkellett@googlemail.com
Special Menus
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Festival Menu: Kings Head, Orford
12.00 - 2.30 & 6.30 - 9.30; £22.
t: 01394 450271
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Randall Chutney Menu: Queen's Head, Brandeston, Woodbridge.
12.00 - 2.00 & 6.30 - 9.00;
£14 - 2 courses, £16 - 3 courses.
t: 01728 685307
e:thequeensheadinn@btinternet.com
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Hedgerows & Herbs Festival Menu: The White Horse, Badingham, Nr Framlingham.
t: 01728 638 280
e: sarahlabat@labats.co.uk
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Pork & Apples Festival Menu: The Froize, Chillesford, Woodbridge.
t: 01394 450282
e: dine@froize.co.uk
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October
Festival menu: Cherry Tree Inn, Woodbridge;
12.00 - 9.00.
t: 01394 382513
Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October
Festival Menu: Earsham Street Café, Bungay;
12.00 - 2.30; £12.50 pp.
t: 01986 893103
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 October
Seafood Spectacular: Celebration of the finest freshly prepared
seafood. The Plough & Sail, Snape; Maltings, Snape
12.00 - 9.00.
t: 01728 688413
e:ploughandsail@debeninns.co.uk
Walks
Saturday 26 September
Guided Walk Thorndon to Eye: 7 mile walk with lunch at The Black Horse. Under 16s free (must be accompanied by an adult). Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead.
Meet at The Black Horse, Thorndon, Eye at 9.55; £4 pp, lunch separate.
t: 01473 402093
e: info@gettingout.co.uk
Saturday 26 September
Wild Food Walk: Guided walk and wild food lunch
White House Farm, Sweffling Road, Great Glemham. £25 pp, under 16s £8, under 5s free.
t: 01728 663631
e: riveralde@btinternet.com
Saturday 26 September
Snape Marshes Guided Walk: Experience Suffolk Wildlife Trust's newest reserve with warden Mick Wright. Wildlife Centre, Snape Maltings 2.00 - 4.00; Free. Limited to first 30 people.
t: 01473 892427
Saturday 26 - Sunday 27 September
Alde Estuary RSPB Guided Walks: Guided walk around the RSPB's reserve. RSPB Information Centre, Snape Maltings 11.00, 1.00 and 3.00, Donation requested.
t: 01728 648701
Wednesday 30 September
Orford Charity Walk: Walk to Pinney’s at Butley Creek and see the smokehouse. Lunch at Butley Orford Oysterage. Meet at Newton Farm, Orford, IP12 2AG. 9.30 – 2.00; £22 pp (inc £10 for Muscular Dystrophy Campaign).
T: 01394 411887
Thursday 1 October
Food and the Landscape - a walk through history: A look at how the food producers of the past have shaped today's landscape. Meet at Granary Teashop, Snape Maltings 10.45; £5 pp, to support Suffolk Coast & Heaths projects in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
t: 01394 384948
e: heather.carroll@suffolk.gov.uk
Saturday 3 October
Guided Walk Butley to Capel St. Andrew: 6.5 mile walk with lunch at The Oyster Inn, Butley. Under 16s free (must be accompanied by an adult). Well-behaved dogs welcome on a lead.
10.10; £4 pp, lunch separate.
t: 01473 402093
e: info@gettingout.co.uk
Sunday 4 October
Benacre National Nature Reserve: Walk around one of the country's largest reedbeds. Wood Farm Barn, Benacre
2.00; £5 pp.
t: 01502 675029,
e: jeanem@benacre.com
For a full guide to all festivals happening throughout Suffolk this year please see Suffolk Festivals
For more information on the lovely town of Aldeburgh please see:
Aldeburgh Guide
Accommodation Aldeburgh Guide
Activities in Aldeburgh Guide
