Suffolk (including Babergh, Forest Heath, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk, St Edmundsbury, Suffolk Coastal and Waveney) is in the East of England of England. It has a population of around 730,000 and covers approximately 380,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk.
Suffolk is mostly flat, with few hills and the counties ancient open heaths and coast, with its beautiful beaches and picturesque towns, are Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The county town of Suffolk is Ipswich, where you can visit Christchurch Mansion, a Tudor house which contains period furnishings, a contemporary art gallery and a collection including ceramics, costumes and Victorian toys. Paintings on show include works by two of Englands most famous artists, who were born in Suffolk, Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable, whose landscape paintings of the area in which he lived caused it be called Constable Country. Gainsboroughs House in the town of Sudbury was bought by the father of Thomas Gainsborough several years before he was born and was his childhood home. The 16th century house is now a museum devoted to the life and work of Gainsborough, with period furnishings and a collection of the artists work including paintings, prints and drawings. Performing arts venues in Suffolk include the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds, the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich, the Haverhill Arts Centre, the Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft and The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.
There have been many archaeological sites found in Suffolk, but perhaps best known is Sutton Hoo, where an Anglo Saxon ship burial dating back to the 7th century was discovered. The body of the high status man, believed to be a local king, along with much of the nearly thirty metre long wooden boat and burial chamber within were destroyed by the acidic soil. However the shape of the ship survived along with its iron rivets and a wide range of artefacts that he was buried with, such as textiles and finely decorated metal work. They include clothes, leather shoes, coins, a cushion, armour, helmet, sword, silver vessels, bronze bowls and a gold buckle and clasps. Some objects, such as the shield, had to be reconstructed and the Sutton Hoo treasures are now on display at the British Museum in London. At Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, visitors can see a reconstruction of the burial chamber and replicas of the finds. Other attractions in Suffolk include Ipswich Museum, Melford Hall, Framlingham Castle, St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Southwold Pier, Orford Castle, Little Hall in Lavenham, Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, Ickworth House near Bury St Edmunds and the Museum of East Anglian Life in Stowmarket.
St Peters church, Sudbury, Sudbury, Suffolk
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Horringer Community Centre, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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Euston Estate, Euston, Suffolk
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Town Hall, Hadleigh, Suffolk
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Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, Newmarket, Suffolk
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Village Hall, Lavenham, Suffolk
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Town Hall, Hadleigh, Suffolk
Saturday, 4 December 2021
Suffolk Showground, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 (2 day event)
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Favourite Hey its Unique Prints. Fun, individual, Bold, eye catching, expressive, graphic, unique and comfortable. My small business ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Husband and wife team producing turned wood products, glass lamp work beads and jewellery, and sculptural collaborations showcasing both ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
A selection of luxury hand dyed yarns for knitting and crochet, in semi solid, variegated, and glazed colourways. Yarns are dyed in small ...
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
I have cards printed with my own designs, they are very varied in design. It is a small collection at the moment as I am adding as and ...
Haverhill, Suffolk
I began my venture by making my own costume jewellery when I couldnt find the design I liked in the shops. My love for keys is almost unnatural ...
Steeple Bumpstead, Suffolk
I create fun, quirky, hand painted, original slim box canvases. I mostly find inspiration trekking over the fields with my dogs. The blazing ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
Hello, my name is Erin and I welcome you to my listing. I have not always made jewellery, several years ago I had a fantastic career which ...
Barningham, Suffolk
The Happy Hare Designs Unique - handmade Hare Sculpture Welcome to The Happy Hare Designs. My name is Debbie and I am a self-taught sculptor ...
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Customers can choose from a variety of scarves which are hand dyed using the Japanese Shibori technique which uses the fabric as its own ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
From the first brush-stroke to the last stitch (or knot) Unruly Patterns have come to life just recently, when I realised that they are ...
Trimley St Mary, Suffolk
I’m Hannah and this is my little business specialising in handmade bespoke gifts, keepsakes and decorations for a selection of occasions. ...
Stoke by Clare, Suffolk
Hand made bespoke bears perfect gift personalised and made to order. Harris tweed decorative bears, vintage mohair sand plush bears, personalised ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
I have always enjoyed sewing and crafting sometimes I just wake up and it’s the first thing I want to do. I like to use several different ...
Glemsford, Suffolk
Having always been in love with wood I take a formless shapeless lump of tree and release the beauty locked inside with the help of my ...
Hundon, Suffolk
I am a traditional pencil portraiture artist, specialising in my own unique style, drawing from photos that truly capture the love, essence ...
Stowmarket, Suffolk
I make knives for various different uses following age old techniques with the advantage of modern tools. I only use High Carbon Steel ...
Stowmarket, Suffolk
Locally based author Pauline Manders writes crime novels (fiction) set in Suffolk. The books are independently published with covers designed ...
Brandon, Suffolk
We are a local small-batch company. From Candles to melts every product is poured by hand, by Illy. With a focus on sustainability through ...
Newmarket, Suffolk
Embroidered clothing all ages from over 1000 standard designs, or can be personalised. Embroidered framed pictures of animals/tractors/airplanes ...
Withersfield, Suffolk
For many years I have had a passion for photography and in particular floral photography. I have been inspired by the intricate designs, ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
I make silver and semiprecious stone jewellery along side wooden printed and painted brooches. I aim to make beautiful wearable jewellery ...
Sudbury, Suffolk
Hi, My crafts are all individually handpainted items and bespoke pieces on stones and pebbles, on wood and canvas. A varied range of gifts ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
For craft fairs, I specialise in small gifts, and presently offer mug trees and tablet/ phone stands. I also offer heavy, vintage industrial ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
I make one off bespoke items using wood. Specialist in rivertables and epoxyresin art, Presentation trays, And fractal burnings wood artistry ...
Needham Market, Suffolk
All our items are hand knitted. We also make cards and jewellery. There are soft toys ladies and gents hats scarves for everyday wear and ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
Beautiful personalised Usborne book gifts. From baby showers, birthdays and Christmas to single books and lucky dips. I can also offer ...
Bury st Edmunds, Suffolk
I am a potter from bury st Edmunds. Ive only been nmaking and selling for 3years. I like to make useful but unusual unique items. Nothing ...
Sudbury, Suffolk
Hello, my name is Catherine and i have been doing crafts for years. I started making jewellery then moved onto beaded flowers and now i ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
Ginger and Jardine based in Suffolk is a clothing brand offering sustainable bamboo clothing for the discerning country customer. Lynne ...
Diss, Suffolk
I run a little gallery in the Suffolk countryside, creating handy bags and cushions from reclaimed fabrics. I also sell original artworks ...
Newmarket, Suffolk
Acrylic Pouring canvases, Resin Art, Jewellery, coasters and much much more! Commissions available too! There is nothing quite like the ...
Haverhill, Suffolk
Summerhouse Aromatherapy was born out of a thriving Beauty and Holistic business where we developed our own unique range of hand blended ...
Bentley, Suffolk
In a disposable world we all need to be responsible users of the earth’s resources and be environmentally conscious of the production methods ...
Felixstowe, Suffolk
I make handmade ice dye/tie dye clothing and tapestry using Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes. I’ve been doing this as a hobby for a few ...
Halesworth, Suffolk
Accessorise yourself for every season with vibrant coloured and printed kaftans and stunning kimonos with beautiful crystal embellished ...
Newmarket, Suffolk
I make homemade soaps in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and scents. I pride myself on my motivation to make the customer happy. This often ...
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Hi Guys and girls crafters and shoppers, I was looking for some inspiration or some feedback regarding the designs Ive added in my shop. ...
Hundon, Suffolk
How exciting! Today marks the day I start using this website in full. I am very keen to get started, and involved in some of the many ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Welcome to 2018 which promised to be a fantastic year. Remember throughout the year: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says Im possible! ...
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Preparations are underway, just a few tweaks and then we shall open our Christmassy barn doors on Sat 12 November at 10am. We cannot wait, ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
When I talk amongst knitters there seems to be an over whelming percentage of knitters who really despise sewing up at the end. Some brave ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
A few weeks ago I went to a local farm and helped with sheep shearing day. As I had never handled a sheep before, aside from feeding the ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
My yarn stash is out of control! My fibre stash is not! But what have I done differently? This simple process I have put together, if followed ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
Recently I started reminiscing about when I began knitting all those years ago, and the things I know now that I wish I knew back then. ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
Car journeys as a passenger have the ability of being, well, boring. Especially travelling long distances as the journey usually takes ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
So you’re about to head to your first sheep shearing and you’re wondering what you need? This was me two days ago. It started with knitting, ...
Ipswich, Suffolk
When was the last time you cleaned your spinning wheel? Have you just acquired an old wheel that needs cleaning? A dusty wheel you want ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
appy New Year. We are really looking forward to the coming year which we believe will be a prosperous trading year. Our 2016 shows looks ...
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Preparations are well under away for our 25th year of Crafts at Blackthorpe Barn. WK1 : Sat 14 - Sun 15 November WK2 : Sat 21 - Sun 22 ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Well what can I say, Quintessentially British Events and its teams feet are itching and we are literally raring to go and start the 2015 ...
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Preparations are going well here at Blackthorpe Barn, Suffolk. We are creating a bigger cafe for more customers to wind down and enjoy ...
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Unique and Fabulous Venues this Summer in ABC1 Areas With a fantastic start to 2014 with our first time Stradsett Country and Craft Show ...
(Born 1825 in Hadliegh in Suffolk), Poetry, Sculpture
Thomas Woolner, English sculptor and poet, RA. He was a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
(Born 1776 in East Bergholt in Suffolk), Painting
A romantic painter, known for his landscape paintings of Dedham Vale, now known as Constable Country.
(Born 1727 in Sudbury in Suffolk), Painting
A talented English portrait and landscape painter. Perhaps his best known work would be The Blue Boy. He was noted for the speed that he applied paint, working more from nature.