Set along the picturesque Aldeburgh High Street, Thompson’s Gallery has been a firm fixture in the town for just under 30 years. Situated in a location that has inspired artists for years – Aldeburgh being home to renowned names such as Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears – the town is also a wonderful place to [...]
Set in the picturesque Lavenham, The Wildlife Art Gallery is the go to spot for some beautiful depictions of wildlife around the UK and further afield. The deceptively large gallery, with its multiple floors and light airy spaces is the perfect setting to peacefully walk around and gaze at nature’s splendour and the talent of [...]
While mothers often get pampered and spoilt on Mothering Sunday, Father’s Day can fly by in a haze of sunshine, gardening and summer events – with dads being all but forgotten. Archant’s Claire Holmes gives her thoughts on how to make the day special: This year, Father’s Day falls on June 19. With the date [...]
As well as discovering new areas, much of the joy of exploring Suffolk is about revisitng old favourites or finally getting around to visiting somewhere very close by. Charlotte Smith-Jarvis spent the double Bank Holiday out and about with her family, including an expedition to Woodbridge and Snape Maltings. Here she tells us about her [...]
From its rolling hills and scenic woodland to its beautiful coastline settings, Suffolk is a county of contrasts. Many of these scenes provide great material for artists yet it can be a challenge to find local artists and local work, especially that of a mixed media nature. Hoping to change this, Rachel Chesman has launched [...]
The Rural Coffee Caravan Information Project For many people living in isolated rural communities, it can be difficult to get the information and help they need. With the closure of many rural shops and local post offices, it is easy, especially for the elderly, to feel cut off and in need of support. Luckily, there [...]
Remaining on a Valentine’s theme for February, here are some suggestions of the top places to propose in the area. If you’ve got no intention of popping the question anytime soon then these are still great places to visit – enjoy!
The produce in Suffolk is great, this we already know. But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to get your food on your plate?
The medieval market town of Bury St Edmunds really does have it all – a rich history, wonderful architecture, great shopping some lovely places to eat not to mention the twice weekly market…
There is nothing better than the whole “he’s behind you” routine and if you want to indulge is this festive tradition, then here are some ideas of what’s on…
It seems that Dunwich is being featured on Your County this week in various ways so I thought why not make the ancient village editor’s pick too? It’s definitely deserving of the attention…
Halesworth, on the sunrise coast, is a bustling little town bursting with soul. Steeped in history, the town consists of a rich tapestry of ancient and modern buildings, rivers, parks and green space…
I – like many others – think Lavenham is absolutely charming. It’s a town that many Suffolk residents would put forward as an excellent place for tourists to visit but when’s the last time you took a trip to this beautiful spot? This was a question I found myself pondering and I realised that it [...]
Given that it’s the height of the British summer and that we’ve been enjoying a lovely spell of sunshine, it seems only fitting that Editor’s Pick is a coastal location. Actually, I am going to put forward two locations as they are very close to one another and when combined make a lovely day out, [...]
