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Lavenham Christmas Fair

Posted on 15th December 201719th July 2018 by Angela Wright

The great thing about events is that they get you out and about visiting places; take the Lavenham Christmas Fair as an example. The last time I visited Lavenham was on one of the hottest days of the year in 2016, and I found myself wondering how pretty Lavenham would look at Christmas time. The Lavenham Christmas Fair was a perfect time to find out! Lavenham Christmas Fair I arrived e...
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What is there to Discover at the Lettering Arts Centre?

Posted on 3rd November 20174th February 2018 by Angela Wright

The Lettering Arts Centre is possibly one of those places that you have wondered what it was but just walked past. I've found many places in Suffolk that look really small from the outside so you feel a bit reluctant to go inside but if you take the plunge and go for it you usually find its much larger than you think with lots of wonderful things to discover. The Lettering Arts Centre is classi...
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Beccles Antiques Street Market

Posted on 30th April 201721st June 2017 by Angela Wright

The Beccles Antiques Street Market has been on my list of things to do for a few years now and this year I finally made it, although some may say I was a bit eager arriving at the market at 9 am on a Sunday morning but it was worth it! Exploring Beccles Antiques Street Market The great thing about arriving early was that I has the chance to have a good browse before it got really busy and wi...
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Vintage Market in the Sunshine

Posted on 11th April 201721st June 2017 by Angela Wright

You really can't beat a vintage market stroll at Snape Maltings in the sunshine! Its such a relaxing thing to do, in beautiful surroundings with the added bonus of having the 'smile' factor as you see lots of things for sale that you remember from your childhood. I often realise I'm smiling while I look around the stalls, taking a trip down memory lane! On Sunday the vintage market was great...
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Newmarket Horseshoe Trail

Posted on 19th February 201723rd February 2017 by Angela Wright

When I discovered the Newmarket Horseshoe Trail it seemed the perfect way of exploring a town I had never visited before. As soon as I arrived in Newmarket, my first stop was the tourist information Centre (TIC). I'm a big fan of TIC's and always seek them out if a town has one! As well as being fantastic for getting information about a place, you also sometimes speak to people with insi...
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3 Great Reasons to Visit Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre

Posted on 26th November 201622nd November 2017 by Angela Wright

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre is one of the highlights in my Suffolk calendar that I look forward to each year and it seems I am not the only one! Attracting around 120,000 visitors over 4 days, it appears there are lot of people who enjoy it! I love shopping in Bury as it has a great mix of popular department and chain stores as well as fantastic independent shops. When you add the Chris...
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Suffolk Top 50 Challenge – The story so far…

Posted on 26th October 201623rd February 2017 by Angela Wright

I set myself the Suffolk Top 50 Challenge just over 6 months ago. I am now a third of the way through the list with 17 places visited so far and I am finding its a great way to explore Suffolk! If you are looking for a fun challenge or just find yourself with some free time and are wondering what to do why don't you have a look at the Suffolk Top 50 list to see if anything catches your eye?...
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Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival

Posted on 24th September 201621st September 2017 by Angela Wright

Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival - 5 Great Reasons to Visit Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival now in it's 11th year, is a permanent and well loved fixture in the Suffolk event calendar attracting thousands of visitors each year. Having arrived home after visiting the festival today it's been difficult choosing from the many photo's I have taken so I decided to sort them into 5 categor...
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Lovely Lavenham: A Photo Tour!

Posted on 18th September 201621st June 2017 by Angela Wright

Well I made it! I arrived in Lavenham this week and I am not going to admit how many years I have been saying - I must go! Was it worth the wait? - Absolutely! and so much so, that I am planning a return trip as we speak! And here's why...... It's absolutely stunning! As you walk around the village you can't help but be astounded at all the different houses and buildings that line the stre...
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Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds

Posted on 2nd July 201621st June 2017 by Angela Wright

Where to start with Abbey Gardens? I know I say it often but yes this is another of my favorite places in Suffolk! I have got to know Abbey Gardens quite well over recent years...or so I thought. I usually meet one of my best friends there several times a year as it happens to be halfway between where we both live. We grab a coffee and sandwich at the bakery and wander down to the gardens, ...
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