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Pumpkin Picking in Suffolk (2026 Guide)
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Horringer
The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ickworth Estate
Explore 30 illustrated Pikachu cards, learn character facts and design a trading card at Ickworth.
Listed dates: 1 Oct–15 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–4pm
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Sudbury
Exhibition: Lavenham Guildhall 75 Years
A locally curated exhibition about 75 years of the Guildhall in National Trust care and its role in village life.
Listed dates: Selected dates · 26 Oct–20 Dec 2026 · 10:30am–4pm through 1 Nov; 10:30am–3:30pm on later dates
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Orford
Walk with Us on Orford Ness
Join a free, gently paced guided wellbeing walk on Orford Ness on selected Tuesdays.
Listed dates: Selected Tuesdays, 3 Nov 2026–23 Feb 2027 · 10:30am–1pm
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Lackford
Biofluorescent Night Walk at Lackford Lakes
Use UV light to explore glowing fungi, insects and plants on a guided night walk at Lackford Lakes.
Listed dates: 4 Nov 2026 · 5:45–7:45pm
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Lackford
Festive Willow Weaving Workshop at Lackford Lakes
Make small willow decorations with local artist Jane Kelly at a beginner-friendly workshop.
Listed dates: 6 Nov 2026 · 9:30am–1pm
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Bury St Edmunds
Natural Dyes in Autumn at Bradfield Woods
Learn to make natural dyes from native tree bark in a practical craft workshop at Bradfield Woods.
Listed dates: 7 Nov 2026 · 10am–4pm
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Ipswich
Ipswich Fireworks Festival at Trinity Park
Fireworks, live entertainment, a bonfire and street food at the Suffolk Showground.
Listed dates: 7 Nov 2026 · gates 3:30pm · entertainment 4pm · fireworks 8pm
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Heveningham
Heveningham Hall Fireworks & Fairground
Fireworks, a bonfire, live music and pay-per-ride funfair near Halesworth.
Listed dates: 7 Nov 2026 · 4:30–11pm · fireworks 7–8pm
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Bury St Edmunds
St Nicholas Hospice Fireworks Night at Abbey Gardens
A Bury St Edmunds fireworks display with fairground rides, entertainment and food stalls, supporting St Nicholas Hospice Care.
Listed dates: 7 Nov 2026 · gates 5pm · fireworks 7:30pm
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Stowmarket
Bonfire Night & Fireworks at the Food Museum
A Stowmarket bonfire evening with fireworks, fairground amusements and food stalls.
Listed dates: 7 Nov 2026 · 5:30–9pm · fireworks 7:30pm
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Bury St Edmunds
Spoon Carving in Autumn at Bradfield Woods
Carve a wooden spoon or spatula in an outdoor beginner-friendly workshop at Bradfield Woods.
Listed dates: 8 Nov 2026 · 10am–3:30pm
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Ipswich
Christmas Fayre at Jimmy’s Farm
Wildlife, woodland walks and an adventure playground make this a broader day out beyond seasonal events.
Listed dates: 13–15 Nov 2026 · Fri preview 4–8pm (local residents); Sat–Sun 9:30am–5pm
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Ipswich
Ipswich Christmas Lights Switch-On
Join the free town-centre Christmas celebration with live entertainment and the switch-on at 6:45pm.
Listed dates: 15 Nov 2026 · 4–7:30pm · lights on 6:45pm
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Horringer
November Nostalgia: A 1930s Christmas
Step into Ickworth’s festive 1930s servants’ quarters with sensory details, family paper-chain making and weekend costumed interpretation.
Listed dates: 16–29 Nov 2026 · daily, 11am–3pm
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Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Lights Event
A free town-centre evening with festive performers, choirs, Santa, stalls and fairground rides as Bury’s Christmas lights come on at dusk.
Listed dates: 19 Nov 2026 · 3–8pm · lights illuminate at dusk
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Ipswich
Illuminate Ipswich 2026: Winter Light Trail
A new 45–50 minute winter light trail through Christchurch Park, with timed sessions and seasonal food stops.
Listed dates: 20 Nov 2026–1 Jan 2027 · timed sessions; check dates and times
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Ipswich
Suffolk County Christmas Fair at Hintlesham Hall
Shop 150+ independent stalls, enjoy festive performers and seasonal food at Hintlesham Hall.
Listed dates: 20–22 Nov 2026 · Fri 2–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm
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Ipswich
University of Suffolk Christmas Fair
A festive marketplace bringing local traders and the Ipswich university community together.
Listed dates: 20 Nov 2026 · 2–7pm
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Lavenham
Lavenham Two Day Christmas Craft Market
Meet makers and artists at Lavenham Village Hall, with food stalls and a pop-up café on Saturday.
Listed dates: 21–22 Nov 2026 · Sat 10am–4pm; Sunday hours not listed
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Ipswich
Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre
Shop local festive stalls and enjoy choirs and a free trail across Ipswich Town Hall and Corn Exchange.
Listed dates: 21–22 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–5pm
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Bury St Edmunds
Cathedral Christmas Market at St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Shop 50+ local and regional stalls, with daily music and carols inside St Edmundsbury Cathedral.
Listed dates: 26–28 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–4:30pm; last entry 4pm
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Bury St Edmunds
Christmas Market Tower Tours at St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Climb the Millennium Tower on a scheduled 11am tour during the Cathedral Christmas Market.
Listed dates: 26, 27 & 28 Nov 2026 · tours at 11am
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Framlingham
Christmas on the Hill, Framlingham
Framlingham’s community Christmas celebration returns to Market Hill, with festivities starting at 4pm.
Listed dates: 27 Nov 2026 · festivities begin at 4pm
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Newmarket
Presents Galore Christmas Fair
Browse more than 130 stalls, an expanded food hall and a new Christmas and crafts area at the charity Christmas fair.
Listed dates: 27–29 Nov 2026 · Fri 4–8pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
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Sudbury
Sudbury Christmas Fair and Light Switch On
A free festive town-centre fair with food and gift stalls, a funfair, choir and Christmas lights switch-on.
Listed dates: 27 Nov 2026 · 5–9pm · lights on around 6:30pm
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Horringer
Shadow’s Snowy Return: A Magical Winter’s Trail
Follow Shadow the snow leopard’s winter trail through Ickworth’s gardens and discover seasonal family activities.
Listed dates: 28 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027 · 10am–4:30pm; closed 24–25 Dec
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Southwold
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch-On
A free afternoon of festive entertainment, a high-street market and the Southwold lights switch-on.
Listed dates: 28 Nov 2026 · 2–6pm · lights on 5pm
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Stowmarket
Stowmarket Christmas Fayre
A free town-centre Christmas fayre with 80+ traders, festive food, entertainment and family activities.
Listed dates: 29 Nov 2026 · 10am–4pm
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Beccles
Christmas in the Park at Henham Park
A Christmas day out with a festive circus, real reindeer, food village and more than 150 stalls at Henham Park.
Listed dates: 11–13 Dec 2026 · gates open 10am; check daily closing time
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Horringer
Stranger Folk at Ickworth Estate
Explore Ickworth parkland through a folklore trail in the Stranger Folk app.
Listed dates: 1–15 Nov 2026 · daily 9am–5pm
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Horringer
Behind the Shutters Tour at Ickworth
A small-group, 45-minute look inside usually closed rooms at Ickworth House.
Listed dates: Selected dates, 3–6 & 9–13 Nov 2026 · five 45-minute tours daily
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Horringer
Wellbeing on Wheels at Ickworth
A free, accessible monthly wellbeing walk for wheelchair and mobility scooter users at Ickworth.
Listed dates: 5 Nov & 3 Dec 2026 · 10:15–11:45am
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Stonham Aspal
Stonham Barns Christmas Craft Market
A free-entry Christmas market with indoor and outdoor stalls, handmade gifts, festive food and local traders.
Listed dates: 21–22 Nov 2026 · check organiser for opening times
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Wickham Market
Christmas Market on The Hill, Wickham Market
A village Christmas market with 42 stalls, makers, food trucks, singers and the primary school choir.
Listed dates: 28 Nov 2026 · 9am–2pm
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Snape
Family Concert: The Littlest Yak
A lively puppet-theatre adventure with songs, friendship and a little yak learning to be herself.
Listed dates: 8 Nov 2026 · performances at 11:30am and 2:30pm (45 minutes each)
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Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market
Browse local food, street-food stalls, handmade crafts and seasonal flowers at The Traverse.
Listed dates: 8 Nov 2026 · 10am–3pm
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Reydon
Saint Felix School Family Fireworks Extravaganza
A family fireworks night with food stalls and an Adnams bar at Saint Felix School near Southwold.
Listed dates: 6 Nov 2026 · 5:30–7:30pm
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Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club Fireworks Event 2026
A community fireworks night with food and refreshments at The Haberden in Bury St Edmunds.
Listed dates: 6 Nov 2026 · gates 6pm · fireworks around 7:45pm
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Bury St Edmunds
C Group Suffolk Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance
An evening Festival of Remembrance and RAF sunset ceremony, with proceeds supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
Listed dates: 6 Nov 2026 · 7:30–10pm (including interval)
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Woodbridge
Autumn Adventures at Sutton Hoo
Explore autumn-themed indoor and outdoor play, crafts and Anglo-Saxon activities at Sutton Hoo.
Listed dates: 31 Oct–15 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–4pm
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- 1 Oct–15 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–4pm
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- For children and adults; no minimum age stated.
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- Selected dates · 26 Oct–20 Dec 2026 · 10:30am–4pm through 1 Nov; 10:30am–3:30pm on later dates
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- indoor
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- Children welcome.
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- Selected Tuesdays, 3 Nov 2026–23 Feb 2027 · 10:30am–1pm
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- outdoor
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- Children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
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- 4 Nov 2026 · 5:45–7:45pm
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- outdoor
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- Ages 8+; children and teenagers aged 8–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
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- 6 Nov 2026 · 9:30am–1pm
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- indoor
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- Adult workshop; no experience required. Manual dexterity and finger strength needed.
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- 7 Nov 2026 · 10am–4pm
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- outdoor
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- Adult workshop; beginners welcome.
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- 7 Nov 2026 · gates 3:30pm · entertainment 4pm · fireworks 8pm
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- outdoor
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- Family event; under 5s admitted free.
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- 7 Nov 2026 · 4:30–11pm · fireworks 7–8pm
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- outdoor
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- Family event; under 2 free.
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- 7 Nov 2026 · gates 5pm · fireworks 7:30pm
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- outdoor
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- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult; under-3s free with a paying adult.
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- 7 Nov 2026 · 5:30–9pm · fireworks 7:30pm
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- outdoor
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- Family event; children aged 0–3 are free.
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- 8 Nov 2026 · 10am–3:30pm
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- outdoor
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- Adult workshop; beginners welcome.
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- 13–15 Nov 2026 · Fri preview 4–8pm (local residents); Sat–Sun 9:30am–5pm
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- All ages; Friday preview is for residents within approximately 10 miles.
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- 15 Nov 2026 · 4–7:30pm · lights on 6:45pm
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- outdoor
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- All ages
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- 16–29 Nov 2026 · daily, 11am–3pm
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- indoor
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- Family friendly; families encouraged.
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- 19 Nov 2026 · 3–8pm · lights illuminate at dusk
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- outdoor
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- All ages
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- 20 Nov 2026–1 Jan 2027 · timed sessions; check dates and times
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- outdoor
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- No age limits are stated; check the official booking page for visitor guidance.
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- 20–22 Nov 2026 · Fri 2–8pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- All ages; ticket prices vary by age and visit time.
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- 20 Nov 2026 · 2–7pm
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- indoor
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- No age guidance stated by the organiser.
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- 21–22 Nov 2026 · Sat 10am–4pm; Sunday hours not listed
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- No age guidance stated by the organiser.
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- 21–22 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–5pm
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- All ages
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- 26–28 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–4:30pm; last entry 4pm
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- indoor
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- All ages; no age limits are stated.
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- 26, 27 & 28 Nov 2026 · tours at 11am
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- indoor
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- Check the booking page for suitability; the event page gives no age guidance.
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- 27 Nov 2026 · festivities begin at 4pm
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- outdoor
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- Family and community event; no age restrictions stated.
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- 27–29 Nov 2026 · Fri 4–8pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- Under-16s free; no other age guidance stated.
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- 27 Nov 2026 · 5–9pm · lights on around 6:30pm
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- outdoor
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- All ages
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- 28 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027 · 10am–4:30pm; closed 24–25 Dec
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- outdoor
- Ages
- Family friendly; no minimum age stated
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- 28 Nov 2026 · 2–6pm · lights on 5pm
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- outdoor
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- All ages
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- 29 Nov 2026 · 10am–4pm
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- All ages.
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- 11–13 Dec 2026 · gates open 10am; check daily closing time
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- outdoor
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- Family event; check the organiser for age and activity details.
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- 1–15 Nov 2026 · daily 9am–5pm
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- outdoor
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- Suitable for children aged 7 and over.
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- Selected dates, 3–6 & 9–13 Nov 2026 · five 45-minute tours daily
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- indoor
- Ages
- Children welcome.
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- 5 Nov & 3 Dec 2026 · 10:15–11:45am
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- outdoor
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- Carers and companions are welcome; dogs on a short lead are welcome.
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- 21–22 Nov 2026 · check organiser for opening times
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- Indoor & outdoor
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- Family-friendly; no age limits stated.
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- 28 Nov 2026 · 9am–2pm
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- outdoor
- Ages
- Family-friendly; no age limits stated.
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- 8 Nov 2026 · performances at 11:30am and 2:30pm (45 minutes each)
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- indoor
- Ages
- Recommended for ages 3+
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- 8 Nov 2026 · 10am–3pm
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- outdoor
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- All ages; dogs welcome.
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- 6 Nov 2026 · 5:30–7:30pm
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- outdoor
- Ages
- Family event; Saint Felix students and children aged 12 and under enter free.
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- 6 Nov 2026 · gates 6pm · fireworks around 7:45pm
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- outdoor
- Ages
- Family event; children under 6 go free.
- Price
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- 6 Nov 2026 · 7:30–10pm (including interval)
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- indoor
- Ages
- No age guidance stated by the organiser.
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- 31 Oct–15 Nov 2026 · daily 10am–4pm
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Ages
- Suitable for all ages.
Before you go
- Wear sturdy wellies or hiking boots
- Bring strong carrier bags or blankets for the car boot
- Stem care: Don’t carry by the handle!
More practical advice
Wear sturdy wellies or hiking boots
Pumpkin fields are working agricultural soil. Even during dry spells, dew and damp loam can quickly ruin trainers. Sturdy footwear is essential.
Bring strong carrier bags or blankets for the car boot
Freshly cut pumpkins come with damp earth and prickly stems. Line your boot with an old towel or heavy-duty rubble bags to prevent mud smears on the journey home.
Stem care: Don’t carry by the handle!
Carrying a heavy pumpkin by its stalk will frequently snap the stem, causing the pumpkin to rot significantly faster before Halloween. Always cradle it from underneath.
Aim for morning sessions for the best selection
Early morning slots (9:30am – 11:00am) offer first pick of unusual white Casper pumpkins, knobbly gourds, and giant carving specimens before afternoon crowds arrive.
Common questions
Which is the biggest pumpkin patch in Suffolk?
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park (Ipswich) and Hollow Trees Farm (Semer) host two of the largest pumpkin growing fields in the county, alongside Cammas Hall on the Essex border.
How much does pumpkin picking cost in Suffolk?
Entrance fees range from £5.00 to £14.50 depending on whether farm park access or animal attractions are included. Individual pumpkins are typically priced by weight or diameter from £2.00 up to £10.00 for giant specimens.
Can you bring dogs to pumpkin patches in Suffolk?
Rules vary: Jimmy’s Farm permits leashed dogs on selected farm trails but restricts them from wildlife enclosures. Cammas Hall allows dogs on leads in the patch. Hollow Trees Farm does not permit dogs on the farm trail.
More about this guide
Pumpkin picking has become the quintessential British autumn family ritual, and Suffolk boasts some of the finest pick-your-own (PYO) fields in East Anglia. From picturesque rustic patches where you pull your pumpkin straight off the vine to full-scale farm harvest festivals with maize mazes, farm animals, and hot spiced cider, there is a patch for every family style.
For 2026, many Suffolk pumpkin farms open on selected weekends in early-to-mid October before running daily throughout the October half-term week (24 October to 1 November). To avoid turned-away disappointment, our verified guide details which patches require pre-booked timeslots and which offer walk-in entry.
Event details and prices can change. Confirm current information with the venue before travelling.
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