Walking Stilts Walk

Walking Stilts Walk

Looking for things to do with the children in Half Term? Suffolk is the place to be!

There are plenty of events on and Days Out in Suffolk to keep the children entertained over Half Term. Watch this space as we're constantly adding new events!

MAY Half Term Fun

Saturday 16 May & Sunday 17 May, 11am - 4pm

Medieval Ickworth Spectacular at Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds

Enjoy an action packed weekend of medieval splendour! Explore a sea of colourful medieval tents adding perfect ambience to superb C14th-C15th displays by around 150 top medievalists. Meet armoured men-at-arms, have a go at bill drill (the bill being the fearsome pole arm used by C15th English soldiers), watch demonstrations of archery, early cannon and battle tactics, enjoy music, song, dance, drama and combat, and thrill to a re-enactment based on the Wars of the Roses. Wander through the fascinating living history encampment and see everyday medieval life recreated, or go shopping within the medieval market! Children can enjoy the have-a-go medieval archery too (a small fee applies).

*Non - members, includes park and garden admission

Adult £6.40, child £2.20, family £15.00

*NT members: adult £2 , child £1, family £5

Wednesday 20 May, 7.00 - 8.30pm

Behind the Scenes Tour

Have you ever wondered what goes on when the doors are locked and the shutters are closed?

So why not take a glimpse of what life is like for our House Staff, tending to the huge demands of the Rotunda and its treasures.

Adult £12. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential 01284 769505

Thursday 21 May, 1.00 - 2.30pm

Behind the Scenes Tour at Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds

Have you ever wondered what goes on when the doors are locked and the shutters are closed?

So why not take a glimpse of what life is like for our House Staff, tending to the huge demands of the Rotunda and its treasures.

Adult £12. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential 01284 769505

Friday 22 May, 7.00 - 8.30pm

Italianate Tour at Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds

Enjoy an evening of discoveries on a tour of Ickworth House exploring its Italian connections and collections.

£12. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505

at Melford Hall

23-31 May, 1.30-5pm

A chance to discover the house and garden with special trails and activities for children.

Normal Admission

Mr McGregor's Garden at Melford Hall

23 - 25 May, 1.30-5pm

Explore Mr McGregor's garden; find out about growing your own seasonal food and plant a seed to take home. Grow your own hedgehog!

Normal admission

Saturday 23 May 11-1pm or 2-4pm

Have a go Circus at Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds

Join in with a day of plate spinning, Diablo, juggling, stilt walking and general clowning around!

Recommended ages 4 to11. Child £3.50, accompanying adults free.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential on (01284) 735 961

Sat 23rd - Sun 31st May, 10.30am - 5pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Feasting and Celebration Trail

Hunt for the drinking horns, solve the clues and win a prize.

£1.50 per trail

May 24th Rover Car Rally at Bressingham Steam and Gardens . Large display of veteran cars by the Rover Car Club

Sunday 24 May, 11am - 4pm

Hanging Basket Workshop at Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds

Join Head Gardener Sean Reid as he demonstrates how to prepare and arrange a summer hanging basket. In the afternoon, create your own basket to take home and display. All materials provided. Please bring your own gloves. Morning coffee and pastries, lunch and afternoon tea included.

£40. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505

Mon 25th, Wed 27th, Fri 29th May, 12 and 2pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Gruesome Graves Tour

Children are invited to a special tour of the burial mounds - don't forget to bring your parents (and a warm coat).

Family £6.50, adult £2.50, child £1.50 - places limited so please arrive early.

Tue 26th May, 12 - 3pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Plant Pot Craft

Make and decorate your own pot, plant a seed and watch it grow at home. Suitable for ages 6+

£2 per child for a 30 minute slot

Thur 28th May, 12 & 2.30pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Dig for History

Meet our very own 'Basil Brown' or his chum and learn how to excavate like an archaeologist. Suitable for ages 7+

£2 per child

For more activities in Suffolk please see Things to Do in Suffolk

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Autumn Half Term 2009

Sat 24th - Sun 1st Nov, 11am - 4pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Halloween Trail

Solve the clues, find the pumpkins and win a Halloween treat.

£1.50 per trail

October 26 - 30 Half Term 1.30 - 4.00

Hallowe'en activity at Pakenham Water Mill

Mon 26th, Wed 28th, Fri 30th Oct, 12 and 2pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Gruesome Graves Tour

Children are invited to a special tour of the burial mounds - don't forget to bring your parents (and a warm coat).

Family £6.50, adult £2.50, child £1.50 - places limited so please arrive early.

Tue 27th and Thur 29th Oct, 12 - 3pm Sutton Hoo, National Trust

Creepy Crafts

Make and customise your own broomstick or make a hat or mask to wear and scare! Suitable for ages 6+

£2 per child

To read the full article, and view more events as they are added, please see A Guide to Half Term Things to do in Suffolk

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