August Bank Holiday in Suffolk - what's on
The information below relates to last year, this years information will be coming soon, but in the meantime here’s an example of what was on offer last year:
Friday 26 August - Listen to Literature
6.30pm at Wingfield Barns
Please see What's On Suffolk for more information.
Friday 26 August to Monday 29 August - Suffolk Village Festivals
Artistic Director: Peter Holman
For more information see: Suffolk Festivals
Friday 26 August - Jo Straw performs at The George and Dragon Inn, Long Melford
Friday 26 August to Sunday 28th August - FolkEast Launch Weekend at The Cut, Halesworth
High profile launch event for a new folk/roots/acoustic festival in Suffolk. Friday we have two of the biggest names in the genre - Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, Saturday we have a local workshop and showcase day including children's workshops for traditional instruments, and Sunday we have another big name in the folk world - Mike Heron + support from a fast rising band called Trembling Bells.
Ticket Prices: £12 Fri/Sun. £3 Sat afternoon, £6 Sat evening, £8 all day Sat
Contact 0845 673 2123
Saturday 27 August - Imagine . . .Craft Fair
Market Hill, Sudbury
For more information see: Fetes, Fairs and Shows in Suffolk
Saturday 27 August - Summer Strings Concert
2.30pm, Friston Parish Church
For more information see: Music Concerts in Suffolk
Saturday 27 August - SPANISH THEME EVENING at The Cock Inn, Polstead
Saturday 27 August - Golf Open Day & Craft Fayre at Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
Saturday 27 August - Mexican Themed Evening at The Cooking Experience
Click here for more information on Farm Shops and Farmers Markets in Suffolk.
Sunday 28 August - Dave Parker sings Frank Sinatra
Wingfield Barns
Please see Music Concerts in Suffolk - August for more information.
Sunday 28 August - HALESWORTH ANTIQUE STREET MARKET
10AM-4.30
For more information see: Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk
Sunday 28 August - Open Day at the The Red Feather Club, Horham
10am-4pm. Please see What's On Suffolk - August for full details.
Sunday 28 August - Charity Fun Day at Duke Of York Public House
12noon - Close
We are having a Charity fun day from 12 noon on Sunday 28th August to raise money to help build a light sensory room at The Bridge school in Ipswich. The Bridge school is a special needs school for children with severe learning difficulties.
We have a free BBQ, live bands, adult and childrens inflatables, a charity auction and much more. We hope to see you there to help us raise as much money as we can for this great cause.
You can contact Julie or Adrian on 01473 257115 for more information
Venue Address: 212 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2QP
Sunday 28 August - Wedding Fayre at The Cornwallis Hotel, Eye
11.00am - 3pm
Sunday 28 August - Cockfield Art and Craft Fair
Cockfield Village Hall
Please see Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk - 28th Aug.
Sunday 28 August - Free Hand Modelling Workshop at New Roundhouse Cakes & Sugarcraft.
No experience necessary. Take your first steps to learn a range of skills while making effective yet simple models of both animals and people.
Please see the link above to book!
1.00pm till 4.00pm
Sunday 28 August - AFC Sudbury Music Festival
Please see Music Concerts in Suffolk - August
28 & 29 August - Bawdsey Radar is open
Please see Bawdsey Radar
Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August - Fenland Country Fair 2011 (Suffolk fringe)
The annual Fenland Country Fair promises superb, traditional rural entertainment at Stow-cum Quy Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Please see Fenland Country Fair for full details.
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - MEDIEVAL MAYHEM! At Framlingham Castle
11am-5pm
Magical Framlingham Castle will undergo a transformation this Bank Holiday weekend, with the hands of time turning back to the sights, sounds and smells of Medieval England.
On Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August, visitors will embark on an exciting journey to what is arguably the most colourful and thrilling period of history and immerse themselves in 15th Century living.
With a mix of spectacular arena shows, insightful historical demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to get hands-on, Medieval Mayhem is a true family event that promises something for visitors of all ages and interests, staging a full programme of pomp and pageantry from 11am to 5pm.
Adults and children alike will be captivated by the re-enactment of a castle under siege, impressed at the precision and skill of Billmen and Archers and fascinated by Knights going about their pre-battle preparations.
Children can get involved by participating in their very own mini-battle and play a variety of games from the period. Visitors will also be able to learn medieval trades and be entertained by our Jester Peterkin in his School for Fools! And not to forget the Treasure Hunt with a 15th Century twist – a challenged not to be missed!
Offering the perfect tonic to the end of the school holidays, Medieval Mayhem allows time-travellers the chance to gain a real insight into the costume, customs and events of the period, all in the glorious surroundings of Framlingham Castle.
Lucy Hutchings, events manager for English Heritage in the London and East region, commented: “Framlingham Castle is an enchanting 12th Century fortress, famed for its stunning setting, its moat and crenulations. It truly is the perfect location for Medieval Mayhem, having lived through the many battles which make the Middle Ages so intriguing. English Heritage is thrilled to be offering its visitors an exciting and great value experience and the wide variety of activities available means that Framlingham Castle really is the only place to be this Bank Holiday weekend.”
The Medieval Mayhem event is taking place at Framlingham Castle on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August (Bank Holiday weekend) from 11am – 5pm.
Prices: Non-Member: Adults £6.30 / Concessions £5.70 / Children £3.80 / Family Ticket £16.40 / English Heritage Members: Free
Venue Address: Framlingham Castle, Castle Street, IP13 9BP
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - BEER FESTIVAL - Charity Event at the The Sutton Plough.
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - Play Golf this Bank Holiday at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
8am - 6pm
Please see What's On in Ipswich - August
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - 30hr Charity Radio Broadcast at RWSfm
7am Start 28th August 1pm Finish 29th August
30hr charity broadcast to raise money for St Nicholas Hospice Care. A number of great guests will be coming in to help Ed Smart as he works his way through 30 hours of continuous broadcast.
If you''re in Bury St Edmunds you can listen on 103.3fm
If you''re not you can listen online www.rwsfm.co.uk
Contact: ed@rwsfm.co.uk
Monday 29 August - Fun In Chantry Park, Ipswich - Family Fun Day
10.00 - 16.00
For more information see: Fetes, Fairs & Shows in Suffolk
Monday 29 August - Craft & Gift Fayre at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
10.00am - 3.00pm
Please see What's On in Ipswich - August
Sunday 29 August - Tuesday 30 August - Films In The Forest in Rendlesham Forest
from 7pm at Rendlesham Forest Centre
Don’t miss two nights of spectacular outdoor screenings under the stars and amongst the trees, as we join forces with Theatre In The Forest to transform a beautiful woodland glade in Suffolk’s Rendlesham Forest into the perfect open-air cinema – a stunning location which also hosts Red Rose Chain’s summer season of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and snacks will be available from our Adnams Bar and Paddy & Scott’s refreshment stands.
On Bank Holiday Monday 29th August Douglas Fairbanks stars in the lavish silent swashbuckler ROBIN HOOD accompanied by the celebrated film accompanist Neil Brand and his band of ‘Merry Men’ with the world premiere of his new musical score. Rendlesham Forest became notorious as the site of ‘Britain’s Closest Encounter’ following an alleged UFO sighting in 1980 – making it the ideal location for a rare screening of Spielberg’s unforgettable CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND on Tuesday 30th August.
All information about On Location films and locations - and how to buy tickets - is now online at www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk; or you can call 01223 500082 during office hours for more information.
Ticket Prices: from £6
Booking Line 08719025720
Venue Address: IP12 3NF
For more events happening in Suffolk all over the summer, please see our What's On guide
For family events happening all over the Summer please see
Summer Holiday Activities in Suffolk.
What did you get up to in Suffolk this Bank Holiday? let us know by Sending us an Email.
Friday 26 August - Listen to Literature
6.30pm at Wingfield Barns
Please see What's On Suffolk for more information.
Friday 26 August to Monday 29 August - Suffolk Village Festivals
Artistic Director: Peter Holman
For more information see: Suffolk Festivals
Escape to the Country this Bank Holiday Weekend at The Cornwallis Country Hotel, Eye!
2 nights for 2 adults sharing a twin or double room from £200 per weekend. Includes full english breakfast, dinner on one evening and one picnic lunch to enjoy whilst out exploring. Subject to availability. Please click on the link above to book.
2 nights for 2 adults sharing a twin or double room from £200 per weekend. Includes full english breakfast, dinner on one evening and one picnic lunch to enjoy whilst out exploring. Subject to availability. Please click on the link above to book.
Friday 26 August - Jo Straw performs at The George and Dragon Inn, Long Melford
Friday 26 August to Sunday 28th August - FolkEast Launch Weekend at The Cut, Halesworth
High profile launch event for a new folk/roots/acoustic festival in Suffolk. Friday we have two of the biggest names in the genre - Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick, Saturday we have a local workshop and showcase day including children's workshops for traditional instruments, and Sunday we have another big name in the folk world - Mike Heron + support from a fast rising band called Trembling Bells.
Ticket Prices: £12 Fri/Sun. £3 Sat afternoon, £6 Sat evening, £8 all day Sat
Contact 0845 673 2123
Saturday 27 August - Imagine . . .Craft Fair
Market Hill, Sudbury
For more information see: Fetes, Fairs and Shows in Suffolk
Summer Holiday Activities in Suffolk
Find out what's on for kids and families throughout the summer holidays by clicking on the link above!
Find out what's on for kids and families throughout the summer holidays by clicking on the link above!
Saturday 27 August - Summer Strings Concert
2.30pm, Friston Parish Church
For more information see: Music Concerts in Suffolk
Saturday 27 August - SPANISH THEME EVENING at The Cock Inn, Polstead
Rainy Day Activities in Suffolk
We all hope for sun, but just in case the weather lets us down, find things to do on a rainy day in Suffolk this summer by clicking on the link above.
We all hope for sun, but just in case the weather lets us down, find things to do on a rainy day in Suffolk this summer by clicking on the link above.
Saturday 27 August - Golf Open Day & Craft Fayre at Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
Saturday 27 August - Mexican Themed Evening at The Cooking Experience
Sunday 28 August - Dave Parker sings Frank Sinatra
Wingfield Barns
Please see Music Concerts in Suffolk - August for more information.
Sunday 28 August - HALESWORTH ANTIQUE STREET MARKET
10AM-4.30
For more information see: Markets and Car Boot Sales in Suffolk
28th Aug: Live Music at The Alex, Felixstowe!
See popular local duo Words and Music paying homage to Lennon and McCartney in the Café Bar - please click on the link above for address and contact details.
See popular local duo Words and Music paying homage to Lennon and McCartney in the Café Bar - please click on the link above for address and contact details.
Sunday 28 August - Open Day at the The Red Feather Club, Horham
10am-4pm. Please see What's On Suffolk - August for full details.
Sunday 28 August - Charity Fun Day at Duke Of York Public House
12noon - Close
We are having a Charity fun day from 12 noon on Sunday 28th August to raise money to help build a light sensory room at The Bridge school in Ipswich. The Bridge school is a special needs school for children with severe learning difficulties.
We have a free BBQ, live bands, adult and childrens inflatables, a charity auction and much more. We hope to see you there to help us raise as much money as we can for this great cause.
You can contact Julie or Adrian on 01473 257115 for more information
Venue Address: 212 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2QP
Family Friendly Restaurants in Suffolk
Eating out with the kids is easy is Suffolk! Find details of restaurants and inns offering children's menus and things to keep your little ones entertained - plus excellent food, of course! - by clicking on the link above.
Eating out with the kids is easy is Suffolk! Find details of restaurants and inns offering children's menus and things to keep your little ones entertained - plus excellent food, of course! - by clicking on the link above.
Sunday 28 August - Wedding Fayre at The Cornwallis Hotel, Eye
11.00am - 3pm
Sunday 28 August - Cockfield Art and Craft Fair
Cockfield Village Hall
Please see Fetes & Fairs in Suffolk - 28th Aug.
Sunday 28 August - Free Hand Modelling Workshop at New Roundhouse Cakes & Sugarcraft.
No experience necessary. Take your first steps to learn a range of skills while making effective yet simple models of both animals and people.
Please see the link above to book!
1.00pm till 4.00pm
Sunday 28 August - AFC Sudbury Music Festival
Please see Music Concerts in Suffolk - August
28 & 29 August - Bawdsey Radar is open
Please see Bawdsey Radar
Children's Activities and Family Fun in Suffolk!
Find fantastic family days out at these Suffolk attractions! There are tons of activity options that will inform, entertain and excite. Please click on the link above for more information.
Find fantastic family days out at these Suffolk attractions! There are tons of activity options that will inform, entertain and excite. Please click on the link above for more information.
Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August - Fenland Country Fair 2011 (Suffolk fringe)
The annual Fenland Country Fair promises superb, traditional rural entertainment at Stow-cum Quy Park over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Please see Fenland Country Fair for full details.
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - MEDIEVAL MAYHEM! At Framlingham Castle
11am-5pm
Magical Framlingham Castle will undergo a transformation this Bank Holiday weekend, with the hands of time turning back to the sights, sounds and smells of Medieval England.
On Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August, visitors will embark on an exciting journey to what is arguably the most colourful and thrilling period of history and immerse themselves in 15th Century living.
With a mix of spectacular arena shows, insightful historical demonstrations and plenty of opportunities to get hands-on, Medieval Mayhem is a true family event that promises something for visitors of all ages and interests, staging a full programme of pomp and pageantry from 11am to 5pm.
Adults and children alike will be captivated by the re-enactment of a castle under siege, impressed at the precision and skill of Billmen and Archers and fascinated by Knights going about their pre-battle preparations.
Children can get involved by participating in their very own mini-battle and play a variety of games from the period. Visitors will also be able to learn medieval trades and be entertained by our Jester Peterkin in his School for Fools! And not to forget the Treasure Hunt with a 15th Century twist – a challenged not to be missed!
Offering the perfect tonic to the end of the school holidays, Medieval Mayhem allows time-travellers the chance to gain a real insight into the costume, customs and events of the period, all in the glorious surroundings of Framlingham Castle.
Lucy Hutchings, events manager for English Heritage in the London and East region, commented: “Framlingham Castle is an enchanting 12th Century fortress, famed for its stunning setting, its moat and crenulations. It truly is the perfect location for Medieval Mayhem, having lived through the many battles which make the Middle Ages so intriguing. English Heritage is thrilled to be offering its visitors an exciting and great value experience and the wide variety of activities available means that Framlingham Castle really is the only place to be this Bank Holiday weekend.”
The Medieval Mayhem event is taking place at Framlingham Castle on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August (Bank Holiday weekend) from 11am – 5pm.
Prices: Non-Member: Adults £6.30 / Concessions £5.70 / Children £3.80 / Family Ticket £16.40 / English Heritage Members: Free
Venue Address: Framlingham Castle, Castle Street, IP13 9BP
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - BEER FESTIVAL - Charity Event at the The Sutton Plough.
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - Play Golf this Bank Holiday at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
8am - 6pm
Please see What's On in Ipswich - August
Sunday 28 August to Monday 29 August - 30hr Charity Radio Broadcast at RWSfm
7am Start 28th August 1pm Finish 29th August
30hr charity broadcast to raise money for St Nicholas Hospice Care. A number of great guests will be coming in to help Ed Smart as he works his way through 30 hours of continuous broadcast.
If you''re in Bury St Edmunds you can listen on 103.3fm
If you''re not you can listen online www.rwsfm.co.uk
Contact: ed@rwsfm.co.uk
Monday 29 August - Fun In Chantry Park, Ipswich - Family Fun Day
10.00 - 16.00
For more information see: Fetes, Fairs & Shows in Suffolk
Treasure Trails Suffolk
Complete each walking Treasure Trail in your own time, solving clues on the way as you are guided around the area with detailed directions and fact files. Submit the correct answer and you could win a cash prize! Fantastic day out! Please click on the link above for more information.
Complete each walking Treasure Trail in your own time, solving clues on the way as you are guided around the area with detailed directions and fact files. Submit the correct answer and you could win a cash prize! Fantastic day out! Please click on the link above for more information.
Monday 29 August - Craft & Gift Fayre at the Fynn Valley Golf Club and The Valley Restaurant, Ipswich
10.00am - 3.00pm
Please see What's On in Ipswich - August
Sunday 29 August - Tuesday 30 August - Films In The Forest in Rendlesham Forest
from 7pm at Rendlesham Forest Centre
Don’t miss two nights of spectacular outdoor screenings under the stars and amongst the trees, as we join forces with Theatre In The Forest to transform a beautiful woodland glade in Suffolk’s Rendlesham Forest into the perfect open-air cinema – a stunning location which also hosts Red Rose Chain’s summer season of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Hot and cold drinks, beer, wine and snacks will be available from our Adnams Bar and Paddy & Scott’s refreshment stands.
On Bank Holiday Monday 29th August Douglas Fairbanks stars in the lavish silent swashbuckler ROBIN HOOD accompanied by the celebrated film accompanist Neil Brand and his band of ‘Merry Men’ with the world premiere of his new musical score. Rendlesham Forest became notorious as the site of ‘Britain’s Closest Encounter’ following an alleged UFO sighting in 1980 – making it the ideal location for a rare screening of Spielberg’s unforgettable CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND on Tuesday 30th August.
All information about On Location films and locations - and how to buy tickets - is now online at www.cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk; or you can call 01223 500082 during office hours for more information.
Ticket Prices: from £6
Booking Line 08719025720
Venue Address: IP12 3NF
For more events happening in Suffolk all over the summer, please see our What's On guide
For family events happening all over the Summer please see
Summer Holiday Activities in Suffolk.
What did you get up to in Suffolk this Bank Holiday? let us know by Sending us an Email.
