Stowmarket is an agricultural market town based in the rural heartland of Suffolk. It is built upon the River Gipping, which makes for an enjoyable 12 mile walk to Ipswich. The centre of Stowmarket is made up of many independent shops, cafes and pubs, although there is also an Asda superstore within the town. The…

This building is nearly a thousand years old but still in very good condition, it has been a prominent building on the Market Place since 1180 and has been used as a private house, a gaol, a police station, a workhouse and since 1899 a Museum which shows the history of Suffolk from Prehistoric times…

A Farmers Market is held the Last Friday of every month, from 9.30am to 2pm in the church on Market hill, Sudbury. There are regularly twenty or more stalls staffed by the producers themselves.  Customers are able to enquire about ingredients and production methods directly with the producers; they can also receive advice on the…

This Farmers Market is held the 3rd Saturday of every month, from 10am to 1pm in the village hall. You will find a good selection of  fresh local produce. Long Melford Farmers Market Hall Street Long Melford Suffolk CO10 9JG Tel: 01787 280031

                            A lovely Day out is promised when you visit the Snape Maltings . Wow – what a cornucopia of gifts, housewares, food and clothing. My flexible friend ( Visa ) could have gone into meltdown on the day that I walked…