East Suffolk
Properties and events in East Suffolk
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Common Thread
The connections of the river to Bungay depicted in a new textile project.
Aldeburgh Museum
Housed in the iconic Grade 1 Listed, timber framed, Tudor Moot Hall and home of the Town Council, the museum displays artefacts about the rich and diverse history of Aldeburgh from the Anglo-Saxons to today, through digital and manual displays.
Bawdsey Radar Museum
The first World War 2 operational RADAR station. Visit us to find out more.
Beccles Bell Tower
Discover the historic detached Beccles Bell Tower.
Beccles: the first 500 years, 950 - 1450
Local historian Dr Barry Darch will present an illustrated talk about how Beccles began and developed up to the mid 15th century.
Book Binding from he 15th Century - Fisher Theatre
Bungay's printing heritage from the 1700s is being relived with a hands on demonstration
Book Binding from the 15th Century - Town Hall
Bungay's printing heritage from the 1700's is being relived with a hands on demonstration
Bungay and the History and Demise of the Railway
Display and history of Bungay's railway. Demonstrations and hands on exhibits
Children's activity Beccles and District Museum
Children's activities will be provided, as well as the usual exhibitions for adults and children to enjoy - and a special exhibition on Toft Monks..
Children's activity: Build Beccles Through the Ages - with Lego
Enjoy using Lego to build part of the history of Beccles
Coffee Concert
Friday 13th September Coffee concert 13.15-14.00
Coffee Concert
Concert with refreshments before and afterwards
Communicating local history through music
Local musicians spreading history through music. Held in a Saxon. Part of a weekend of Folk Music.
Heritage Skills Market
A day of learning about and experiencing a range of heritage skills, delivered my local traders.
Historical Importance of the River Waveney to Bungay
Bungay, known as Little London in the late 1800s, was a major trader and textile producer. The river gradually became un-navigable which led to loss of trade for Bungay. There will be displays, talks and 'hands on' exhibits.
How far would you travel for your faith?
We are creating a map, based on the first edition of the OS 1” to show how far people had to travel to worship at the oldest Independent Chapel in the county, as there was nowhere else for them to go. We are using our Baptism Records dated 1706-1835,
Hungate Church (Beccles Methodist and United Reformed Church)
An opportunity to see the interior of historic Hungate Church (Methodist and United Reformed), find out about its long history and see some artefacts connected with it.
Imogen Holst House: 9 Church Walk
A special opening of the Aldeburgh home of composer, conductor, and educator Imogen Holst. It is open for timed slot entry to explore her one-bed bungalow which is a fascinating mid-century capsule designed and built by HT ‘Jim’ Cadbury-Brown.
Lowestoft Arts Centre
Lowestoft Arts Centre is non for profit art centre run by volunteers and has gallery manned by volunteers who have art works for sale. There are studios attached with three artists.
Lowestoft Maritime Museum
A celebration of the area's rich maritime heritage. Enjoy extensive displays and much more in this ingeniously laid-out museum.
St Benet's Minster
An opportunity to visit St Benet's Minster, Beccles
St John Ambulance - Lowestoft Heritage Centre
Open day at the St John Ambulance HQ in Lowestoft including the Heritage Room: equipment and vehicles, past and present, will be on display.
The Council Chamber, Beccles Town Hall
The historic Council Chamber inside Beccles Town Hall with an exhibition about the history of the Council
The Red House, Aldeburgh
A chance to explore Benjamin Britten's life and work at the Aldeburgh home he shared with his life partner, Peter Pears.
Woodbridge Quay Church
Discover the oldest non-conformist church in Woodbridge. The present building was erected in 1805 with internal changes in 1897 and 2013. Grade II listed.