The Sudbury Town Team have been working hard over the last 3 years on improving the promotion of Sudbury, it’s businesses and all Sudbury has to offer. The Town Team was set up to apply to become a Portas Town and to help maintain and enhance the town centre. It is a non-political, non-profit making group (…)
Cobblers & Keys are back in Sudbury, Suffolk
Cobbler and Keys, CK Locksmiths and Trophy Superstore are now back up and running at 11 Borehamgate Precinct following the fire which destroyed their premises on the Market Hill in September 2015.
Save Free Parking in Sudbury, Suffolk
The overwhelming amount of comments received from shoppers by See and Do Sudbury, the Best of Sudbury and the local press support the Save Free Parking in Sudbury campaign. They oppose any charges whatsoever being imposed (…)
Active Kids is back at Sainsbury's Sudbury, Suffolk
Customers can collect vouchers in store from 27th January – 3rd May to help registered schools, groups and clubs across Sudbury/ Cornard and surrounding areas get sports and cooking equipment and experiences. The scheme is supported by double Paralympic gold (…)
Javelin anchors itself firmly in Sudbury, Suffolk
Javelin throws itself into business again with the opening of its refurbished women’s store at The Anchor on 6th February. After the tragic Sudbury fire in September we have finally been able to refurbish the store, we had thought that the store would have been opened much sooner but (…)
Special Tapas Evening in Sudbury on Valentine's Day
The Rude Strawberry Cafe, 5 Friars Street have a special Tapas Evening on 14th February. For a set price of £50 for two and a bottle of wine, booking will be essential on 01787 881999
What's On: Valentine's Day at The Loft, Sudbury
Treat someone special to a romantic 3 course meal at the new restaurant in Gaol Lane, Sudbury. The Loft which is a family run restaurant offering delicious homemade food have a special menu for Valentine’s Day weekend, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th or Sunday 14th February. To book or to find out more ring 01787 370599.
The Painting Room at Gainsborough's House, Sudbury, Suffolk
Last chance to see The Painting Room: Artists at work in the Eighteenth Century 24 October 2015 – 21 February 2016 at Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury, Suffolk, C010 2EU. The first exhibition to explore the mysterious world of the 18th century painter’s studio featuring, as its (…)
What's On: Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts
The Sudbury Festival of Performing Arts is competitive festival open to people of all ages commences a month of events with Dance from the February 13 at Ormiston Sudbury Academy. To find out more visit www.sudburyfestival.org.uk
What's On: Absolute Bowie at The Quay, Sudbury
Europe’s premier Bowie Tribute Band will be performing at on Friday 19th February with Absolute Bowie: Ziggy Stardust Show and on Saturday 20th February, they will be covering songs from 1974 onwards. For more information ring 01787 374745 http://quaysudbury.com/
Sudbury's Christmas Window Display Winner
The winner of the Hamper donated by Waitrose Sudbury was Mrs Margaret Glennon from Springlands, Sudbury. The best window was won by Holmes & Hills Solicitors with Nanook as a close runner up. Mrs Glennon received her prize from Richard Upton at Waitrose and said that it was a lovely surprise especially as she found out on her birthday.
Your Guide to Sudbury, Suffolk - Events in 2016
A new leaflet is available in Sudbury Tourist Information Centre with details of some of the events which will take place in Sudbury in 2016. For more information go to our ‘What’s On’ page for details of these events and lots more.
Save Free Parking in Sudbury, Suffolk
Sudbury’s businesses are proud to be able to offer their customers 3 hours free parking in their District Council Car Parks. However, there is currently a review by Babergh District Council who are considering starting charging for the currently free period and businesses (…)
Events and What's On in Sudbury February 2016
February is the month for romance and if you are looking forward to Valentine’s Day why not come to Sudbury to have a meal, go shopping, visit the exhibition at Gainsborough’s House or take a romantic walk along the river. Sudbury has a fine selection of pubs, cafes (…)
Winners of the Sudbury Christmas Mince Pie Competition
One of the four winners of the Christmas Mince Pie Competition was Mrs Brenda Balls who won a cream tea for two at The Secret Garden, 21 Friars Street. Pictured with her son, Michael and Lauren Stannard handing over the voucher in the restaurant. Other winners were (…)
Winners of the Sudbury Christmas Mince Pie Competition
One of the four winners of the Christmas Mince Pie Competition was Mrs Sarah Titford who won the meal for two at Pizza Express, 37 Market Hill including a bottle of Prosecco. Pictured with Agata Szczecinska handing over the voucher in the restaurant. Other winners were (…)
Winners of the Sudbury Christmas Mince Pie Competition
One of the four winners of the Christmas Mince Pie Competition was Mr Simpson from Sudbury who won the £10 voucher for the Courtyard Café at The Bridge Project, 20 Gainsborough Street. Pictured with Deborah Thomas handing over the voucher in the café. Other winners (…)
Keep Free Parking in Sudbury, Suffolk
Keeping three hours free parking in Sudbury is important to both businesses, visitors and residents as demonstrated in two recent surveys carried out by the Sudbury Town Team. In a survey of businesses in Sudbury Town Centre in January 2014, free car parking was the main issued which was raised as the most important (…)
Art About Town in Sudbury, Suffolk
Art About Town is a prelude to Suffolk Open Studios and Sudbury was proud to display more local art than any other town in Suffolk in 2015. 14 retailers and businesses in Sudbury displayed art by artists living in the local community for two weeks in May 2015 and it is expected that even more art will be (…)
Events and What's On in Sudbury - January 2016
Start the New Year by making sure you know what is going on in Sudbury by visiting our new website regularly for all the latest news, events and offers. You can also find places to shop, explore, dine and stay. If you have not been to Gainsborough’s House recently then it is well worth the visit with their current exhibition (…)
Sudbury's Best Christmas Window Display Competition
The competition was really tight with runners up Nanook in Friars Street getting 89 votes and the winners getting 98 votes. Corinna Green from Nanook said “We at Nanook feel passionate about our community and keeping the town exciting. It is the second year that the students from TGS have created a unique Christmas (…)
Sudbury's Best Christmas Window Display Competition
The winner of the Christmas Window Display is Holmes & Hills Solicitors in North Street. Phil Davies from Holmes & Hills said “Our team in Sudbury are really pleased to have won the window dressing competition, especially up against such stiff competition. I think the Sudbury Town Team should be congratulated (…)
What's on in Sudbury, Suffolk in 2016
Keep up to date with what is happening in Sudbury on our what’s on page. If you are organising an event in 2016 then make sure that you submit it, it will also then be included in the monthly articles which are published in magazines, newsletters and websites throughout Suffolk and Essex.
Sudbury, Suffolk has the best food & drink
Sudbury is becoming known as the place to come for amazing food and places to eat and drink. Over 100 people voted for their favourite mince pie, the competition was won by The Secret Garden in Friars Street, Shillingfords at The Quay is the best restaurant in East Anglia on Trip Advisor and a new bakery and restaurant have opened in Gaol Lane. Read more ……
Best Mince Pie in Sudbury, Suffolk
Congratulations to The Secret Garden, 21 Friars Street for winning the best mince pie in Sudbury competition. Seven restaurants, cafes and bakers in Sudbury asked their customers to vote for their favourite mince pie.
What's happening in Sudbury, Suffolk this Christmas
Lots of reasons to shop locally in Sudbury this Christmas. Last week to get involved in the favourite Mince Pie and Christmas Shop Window Competitions. Concerts, panto and markets as well as the wide range of shops and free parking.
Events and What's On in Sudbury
If you are organising an event in Sudbury, promote it free of charge on our What’s On page. Go to the bottom of the page to “submit event”.
Sudbury Christmas Tree Festival
St. Peter’s in Sudbury is full of Christmas Trees until Sunday 13th December 2015. Over 90 trees are decorated by organisations including charities, businesses and schools. Organised by the two Sudbury Rotary Clubs with all proceeds going to local charities. £1 admission, under 12’s free.
Shop in Sudbury this Christmas
Shop Local this Christmas campaign highlights the reasons to shop in Sudbury and visit the wealth of shops in the town and take advantage of the 3 hours free parking. Read more ….
Events in Sudbury, Suffolk
The What’s On page at See and Do Sudbury has the December events happening in Sudbury including The Snow Queen panto at The Quay Theatre and the booking signing by Loyd Grossman at Gainsborough House. If its happening in Sudbury, add your 2016 events now.
Best Christmas Window Display in Sudbury
Look for the posters displayed in your favourite Christmas Windows and either vote online or use the entry form which will be printed in the Sudbury Mercury from the 19th November, for your chance to win a hamper donated by Waitrose Sudbury. Read more ….
Best Restaurant in Sudbury, Suffolk and East Anglia
Shillingfords at The Quay is ranked as the best restaurant out of 3822 in East Anglia on Trip Advisor. Shillingfords is open on Friday and Saturday nights, tables are limited, so booking ahead is essential on 07443 430860. Read more …
What's On in Sudbury - December 2015
With the countdown to Christmas well underway, Sudbury is the place to come this December whether it’s Christmas shopping or to get into the Christmas spirit. Read more ….
Vote for your Favourite Mince Pie in Sudbury
Seven restaurants, cafes and bakers in Sudbury will be asking their customers to vote for their favourite mince pie from the 23rd November with the chance to win some great prizes (Read more…..)
Best Christmas Window Display Competition
Look for the posters displayed in your favourite Christmas Windows and either vote online or use the entry form which will be printed in the Sudbury Mercury from the 19th November, for your chance to win a hamper donated by Waitrose Sudbury. Read more ….
Shop in Sudbury this Christmas
There are lots of reasons to shop in Sudbury this Christmas with the shop local campaign urging everyone to support their local shops and take part in the two competitions over the Christmas period. Read more ….
Launch of the new Sudbury website
The launch of a new initiative by the Sudbury Town Team who are delighted to announce the arrival of their new website for Sudbury and new mobile app which will be launched at the end of November. Read more ….
New Bakery and Coffee House to Open in Sudbury
Weston’s Bakery and Coffee House has its grand opening on Saturday, 21st November at 23 Gaol Lane, Sudbury
2nd Best Restaurant in Suffolk
Shillingfords at The Quay is ranked 2nd best restaurant out of 1538 in Suffolk on Trip Advisor. Shillingfords is a new, unique pop-up restaurant which is open on Friday and Saturday nights. Carl Shillingford is a Michelin-trained chef who uses locally sourced, foraged, natural, seasonal ingredients to produce dishes which are all large starter size.
New Javelin Store Opening on November 14 in Sudbury
Javelin are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of a totally new and exciting concept for a fashion store for men in Sudbury on the 14th November at 9.30am at 38 Market Hill, Sudbury. Coffee, bubbly and tasty treats will be served all day.
Sudbury Christmas Window Display Competition
Vote for your favourite Christmas window and enter a free prize draw with the chance to win a Waitrose Christmas Hamper donated by Waitrose Sudbury. Look out for the posters in the windows to vote online or details in the Sudbury Mercury from 19th November. Click for Terms and Conditions.
Sudbury Eco Fair has something for everyone
A wide variety of over 20 stallholders will be at the Eco Fair in St. Peter’s in Sudbury on October 31 between 10am and 4pm. The event is free to enter so come along if you are interested in reducing energy, recycling, conservation, local food and crafts, there will be something of interest for everyone.
What's On in Sudbury - November 2015
Winter is just round the corner and the build up to Christmas. There are lots of reasons to do your Christmas shopping in Sudbury with 3 hours FREE parking. Look out for the posters for the benefits of shopping locally and supporting your local shops. Read more….
Discover The River Stour by Boat
From hourly and day hire to two day ‘canoe camping’ trips Outdoor Hire Centres Sudbury base can be found on the banks of the River Stour at The Rare Cow Steakhouse beside Ballingdon Bridge and offers canoes, kayaks and row boats. Read more …..
Sudbury Opticians, Drage and Tozer, Celebrate 20 Years Service
Sudbury Opticians, Drage and Tozer, Celebrate 20 Years Service With New Premises and Better Facilities
Founded in 1995 by Helen Drage and Sandra Tozer, Drage and Tozer Opticians are celebrating 20 years of caring for the eyes of Sudbury by expanding their practice into new premises.
Support Sudbury - Buy a reuseable shopping bag.
Sudbury Town Team reusable shopping bags are available
With the 5p charge on plastic bags coming in this week, look out for the Sudbury Town Team reusable shopping bag ‘I love my Local Market Towns’ which is £2.50. Read more ….
The bags are available in Health Foods for You, North Street Photography, Winch & Blatch, Waitrose, Ipswich Building Society, Coversure, Sainsburys, Barrett Lee, Wheldons Farm Shop and Sudbury Tourist Information Centre.
Proceeds go towards projects such as putting on the Taste of Sudbury Food and Drink Festival.
Sudbury town centre rebuilds after the fire
Following a fierce fire on Friar’s Street in Sudbury Town Centre on Sunday night, the town community has rallied round to help those affected.
Visit Sudbury in Autumn
Autumn is in full swing and Sudbury is packed with things to do throughout October.
St Peter’s has the Model Railway Exhibition on October 3, Colchester Military Wives Choir Concert on October 18 plus the regular events which include Kettle and Fish café every Thursday and the Farmers’ Market on the last Friday of the month.
FREE Parking Town
Free Parking is available for up to 3 hours in District Council Car Parks.