Heritage Open Days returns to Suffolk

8-17 September

eritage Open Days returns to Suffolk from 8-17 September with a packed programme of free events and experiences. Brought to you by the National Trust, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and run by a host of local organisations and volunteers, HODs brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community, and history. Many events will adopt this year’s theme, Creativity Unwrapped, sharing England’s colourful history of creativity. From radars and ruins to behind-the-scenes tours, here are five Heritage Open Days highlights from across Suffolk:

Creative Conflict Exhibition at Brook Farm Camp in Hawstead

The Creative Conflict Exhibition features artefacts from the Great War Huts collection. This is a rare opportunity to see creative pieces by soldiers, nurses, and prisoners of war in a range of mediums. Prebooking is required for this HODs exclusive event.

Twin Victorian Chapels at Eye Cemetery

Take the chance to see a rare pair of Victorian Chapels that aren’t usually open to the public. Learn about the work to restore and repurpose the chapels and meet the team bringing this project to life. No booking required.

Guided tours of Ipswich Regent Theatre

Sneak a peek behind the curtain of East Anglia’s largest theatre and see parts of the building not normally open to the public. Since its opening as a ‘cinevariety hall’ in 1929, the theatre has played host to internationally renowned acts including The Beatles and Tina Turner. Prebooking is required.

Bawdsey Radar Museum in Woodbridge

Discover the amazing technology that was developed at this topsecret location before the Second World War and how we use it every day in the 21st century. Plus, learn about the RAF fighter pilots who won the Battle of Britain.

1,000 years of Clare history in 100 minutes, Clare in Sudbury

Join a 100 minute ‘Creativity Unwrapped’ tour of Clare, Suffolk’s smallest town. Be guided through heritage highlights such as the ruins of Clare Castle and discover the town’s literary connections including John Elwes – the inspiration for Dickens’ Scrooge. For event times and booking details and to learn more about the events happening on your doorstep, visit heritageopendays.org.uk

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