Eastlife Winter 2019

Suffolk
Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn, open until 22 December
Ipswich Road, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds IP30 9LZ
For a fun, festive day out visit the barn. Full of colour, décor and
the scents of Christmas, it’s a one stop shop for all your Christmas
needs. The Country Christmas shop is open every day until 22
December. There are decorations galore with amazing themes
of all shapes, sizes and colours, not forgetting the gorgeous
handmade items in both traditional and contemporary styles. Late
night shopping takes place on 22 & 29 November, and 6, 13 & 20
December. With the arrival of the Christmas British Crafts events
each weekend up to 16 December, visitors can meander through
the barn and enjoy hand-crafted goods from a variety of artists
and skilled crafts makers. For those wanting the best quality tree
as their main attraction this Christmas, the 23 November sees the
start of the famous Rougham Estate Christmas trees sales. There’s
wreath workshops too!
www.Blackthorpebarn.com/Christmas
Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre, 21-24 November
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LT
Firmly established as one of the best and biggest Christmas
markets in the region, the fayre will once again be showcasing a
huge selection of arts, crafts and gifts, as well as a large selection
of food and drink. With over 300 stalls set out along the town’s
medieval streets and gardens, you’ll find plenty of gifts and
certainly won’t go home hungry! The Abbey Gardens provides
a magical festive atmosphere with over 100 stalls, free children’s
entertainment, real reindeer and Santa and his elves in their winter
workshop.
www.burystedmundschristmasfayre.co.uk
Lavenham Christmas Market, 6-8 December, 11am-5pm
Market Place, Lavenham
Free entry. Parking free.
The Market Square is transformed into a winter wonderland with a
funfair, big wheel and over 50 stalls. Traders will be dressed up in
Dickensian theme to add to the nostalgia. Join in the fun as there
is a prize for the best costume! Carol singers will get you in the
festive mood, the smell of hog roast and mulled wine will fill the air
and village shops will be hosting Christmas offers and attractions.
Don’t miss the guided lantern tour taking place on Saturday 7
December and folklore tales at The Swan Hotel, complete with
mulled wine and mince pies!
www.facebook.com/lavenhamchristmasfair
Christmas Farmers Market, 21 December, 9.30am-1.30pm
Snape Maltings, Snape, IP17 1SP
Stock up on festive treats and local produce for the big day at this
popular market. The ‘mini food festival’ showcases food and drink
from Suffolk’s best artisan producers with many items created
exclusively for the Christmas market.
www.snapemaltings.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-farmersmarket
Christmas Market at Heveningham, 1 December, 10am-2pm
Heveningham Hall, IP19 0PN
With a Santa’s grotto, festive stalls, crafts, Christmas trees, wreaths,
live turkeys and more, here you’ll find everything you need for the
big day! You can even sign up to a ‘Santa Fun Run’.
www.heveninghamchristmasmarket.co.uk
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