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Handpicked weekend events for the whole Deben area, from Woodbridge and Melton out to the villages.

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The Dig: A Story Unearthed – Exhibition at Sutton Hoo

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film The Dig, featuring some of the original props and costumes from the film. Running until January 2027.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and featuring some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and featuring some of the original props and costumes from the film.

Big Draw: Amanda Warren, Artist in Residence at Sutton Hoo

Until Thu 12 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo welcomes Suffolk artist Amanda Warren as Artist in Residence working onsite to create her unique and inspiring mixed media artwork.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and featuring some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and featuring some of the original props and costumes from the film.

Big Draw: Amanda Warren, Artist in Residence at Sutton Hoo

Until Thu 12 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Suffolk artist Amanda Warren as 'Artist in Residence' working onsite to create unique and inspiring mixed media artwork.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House Discovery Room

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw® Festival.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and featuring some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

A new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and features some of the original props and costumes from the film.

The Dig: A Story Unearthed

Until Sun 24 Jan·Sutton Hoo

The Dig: A Story Unearthed is a new temporary exhibition sharing the stories of the real people that inspired the hit Netflix film, The Dig, and feature some of the original props and costumes from the film.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House, Discovery Room

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo

Until Sun 15 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages!

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House Discovery Room

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo

Until Sun 15 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages!

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo

Until Sun 15 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there is something to entertain all ages.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Discovery Room in Tranmer House

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo

Until Sun 15 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there is something to entertain all ages.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House Discovery Room

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo

Until Sun 15 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Until Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

British Sausage Week at the Deben Inns

Mon 2 Nov – Sun 8 Nov·

Celebration of the Great British Banger with special sausage dishes and flavours across all eight Deben Inns.

Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo

Mon 2 Nov – Sun 15 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Escape into autumn with a variety of seasonal play activities at Sutton Hoo. With activities indoors and outdoors there's something to entertain all ages.

Big Draw: Hoo's Up for Drawing?

Mon 2 Nov – Sun 8 Nov·Sutton Hoo, Tranmer House Discovery Room

Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw Festival.

Friday, 6 Nov

19 events

Practical Magic 2

Fri 6 Nov – Sat 7 Nov·The Riverside Cinema

Once Upon a Time in Suffolk

Fri 6 Nov·The Riverside Cinema

Friday Lunchtime Concerts: Lydia Shariff & Francesca Lauri – Into The Gathering Dark

Into The Gathering Dark is the title of this recital as inspired the autumnal themes of the songs programmed within it.

Pre and Post Show Dining at Snape Maltings

Fri 6 Nov·Snape Maltings

Book a table in the River View Restaurant or the River View Cafe and Bar - open for pre-concert dining, and after early-evening or daytime concerts.

The Spirit of Innovation: Free Aerospace and Engineering Talk

Fri 6 Nov·2am·Woodbridge Community Hall

Free aerospace and engineering talk

ActivLives Community Singing

Fri 6 Nov·10am·Quay Church

Bringing people together in a fun and social way, making friends, reducing stress and boosting self-confidence through song.

Activ Singers Woodbridge

Fri 6 Nov·10am·Quay Church

A friendly community singing group from ActivLives. Twice a month on a Friday morning at the Quay Church. Bringing people together through song, learn new songs, learn harmonies to songs you know, improve breathing and circulation, and have some fun. Visitors and new members welcome. First session free for new members. To find out more, call ActivLives on 01473 345350.

ActivLives Community Singing

Fri 6 Nov·10am·Quay Church

Bringing people together in a fun and social way, making friends, reducing stress and boosting self-confidence through song. 7 pounds per session.

ActivLives Community Singing

Fri 6 Nov·10am·Quay Church

Fun and social way to make friends, reduce stress and boost self-confidence through song. Twice a month on Friday morning.

Fri 6 Nov·10:30am·Woodbridge Community Hall

Event at Main Hall of Woodbridge Community Hall

Big Draw: Amanda Warren, Artist in Residence at Sutton Hoo

Fri 6 Nov – Thu 12 Nov·Sutton Hoo

Sutton Hoo is pleased to welcome Suffolk artist Amanda Warren as 'Artist in Residence' working onsite to create her unique and inspiring mixed media artwork.

Remembrance Day Parade & Services 2026

Fri 6 Nov·10:45am·War Memorial

Children's Service at the War Memorial, Woodbridge. All welcome to remember those who gave their lives so we could live ours.

Autumn Recital: Francesca Lauri & Lydia Shariff

Fri 6 Nov·12pm·Snape Maltings

'Into The Gathering Dark' is the title of this recital as inspired by the autumnal themes of the songs programmed within it.

Quay Songs of Praise

Fri 6 Nov·3pm·Quay Church

Songs of Praise on the first Friday of the month. Arrive from 2:30pm for tea and a treat before singing begins.

Fri 6 Nov·4:30pm·Woodbridge Community Hall

Event at Main Hall of Woodbridge Community Hall

Curry Night at The Kings Head

Fri 6 Nov·5pm·The Kings Head

Delicious Indian-inspired Curry Night. Enjoy a tempting selection of flavour-packed curries, served alongside fluffy rice, freshly prepared Indian dips, crisp salad, warm naan breads and crunchy poppadoms.

Family Fireworks at Birch Hall Adventures

Fri 6 Nov·5pm·Birch Hall Adventures

Charity Curry Night

Fri 6 Nov·6:30pm·

Felixstowe friends of St Elizabeth Hospice host a night of flavour filled fundraising

Fri 6 Nov·7:30pm·New Street Market

This exceptional duo seamlessly blend jazz guitar with the distinct tones of the vibraphone, creating a unique musical ensemble unmatched anywhere else.

Saturday, 7 Nov

6 events

Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov·The Riverside Cinema

Screening runs from Saturday 7 November to Sunday 8 November.

Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov·The Riverside Cinema

Film screening. Certificate: 12A.

Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov·The Riverside Cinema

WBC Comedy with Headliner Geoff Norcott

Sat 7 Nov·Seckford Theatre

Poppy Day on The Hill, Wickham Market

Sat 7 Nov·9am·The Hill

The Royal British Legion will be selling poppies on The Hill at Wickham Market on Saturday 7th November from 9am. There will be a display of vintage military vehicles too.

Walking Tour: Manningtree's Infamous Witch-Craze

Sat 7 Nov·1pm·Manningtree Station

Sunday, 8 Nov

11 events

Sunday Quiz at The Bull Inn

Sun 8 Nov·The Bull Inn

Lively guest quizmasters bringing plenty of fun, free entry, and a £50 Bull Inn voucher for the winning team.

Woodbridge Model Boat Club - Monthly Sunday Yawls Racing

Sun 8 Nov·10am·Woodbridge Model Boat Club Pond

Monthly Sunday Yawls racing event. Free-Sailing Yawls racing session at the pond, starting at approximately 10:00 am.

Remembrance Sunday at All Saints Church, Wickham Market

Sun 8 Nov·10:30am·All Saints Church, Wickham Market

All are invited for Remembrance Sunday at All Saints Church in Wickham Market on Sunday 8th November followed by the laying of wreaths at the village war memorial.

Family Concert: The Littlest Yak

Sun 8 Nov·11:30am·Snape Maltings

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

Fish Friendly Fireworks

Sun 8 Nov·4:30pm·Woodbridge

Sun 8 Nov·6pm·The Riverside Cinema

They Live film showing at The Riverside Cinema on Sunday 8 November at 18:00. Rated 15.

Festival of Lights

Sun 8 Nov·6pm·Woodbridge Football Club

Our first ever Festival of Lights with firework display at 7:45pm, food and drink stalls, and fundraising for St Elizabeth Hospice. Adults £10, Children £25 (2 adults and 2 children).

Woodbridge Festival of Light

Sun 8 Nov·6pm·Woodbridge

Sun 8 Nov·6pm·Riverside Cinema

15 rated film. Maverick Mondays programme

Sun 8 Nov·6pm·Riverside Cinema

Festival of Lights

Sun 8 Nov·6pm·Maeve's

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