From markets, concerts, exhibitions, gigs, get-togethers and festivals to social sports and wellness, seasonal family fun and friendly community events, Beccles is full of opportunities to get out, meet up, experience and enjoy.
St Michael’s Church 9.00 – 16.00:
The 14th century Grade I church open, including the rarely seen North Porch with its interesting collection of roof bosses. Beccles Photo Club Annual Exhibition is also available to view with a section depicting images of everyday life. Refreshments for sale 10.00 – 13.00. St Michael’s Church, The Walk, Beccles NR34 9HE. In person (self-guided; illustrated information boards). Pre-booking not required.
Gillingham Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 9.00 – 17.00:
A rare opportunity to visit this Grade II private Catholic chapel, largely unchanged since its opening in 1898. Church Road, Gillingham NR34 0ND. In person. Pre-booking not required.
St Benet’s Minster 10.00 – 16.00:
Exhibition of plans and drawings and PowerPoint about the architect F. E. Banham. 11.00: short talk about the church’s history and rare archive. Short guided tours. Exhibition of wedding dresses. Floral displays. Refreshments for sale in hall. St Benet’s Minster, 2 Grange Road, Beccles NR34 9NR. In person. Pre-booking not required. During the rest of the Heritage Open Days the church will be open for self-guided visits.
Quaker Meeting House 10.00-16.00:
An opportunity to visit the Quaker Meeting House and learn about its history. Quaker Meeting House,15A Smallgate, Beccles NR34 9AB. In person. Pre-booking not required.
Butchers and Bakers of Beccles 10.00 – 11. 30:
A walking tour of locations of long-established current or former bakers and butchers of Beccles, led by a professional baker, descended from Beccles bakers. Start at Greggs, 13 New Market, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9HD. Finish at Beccles and District Museum, Leman House, 28 Ballygate, Beccles NR34 9ND. In person. Pre-booking required.
Beccles Library 10.00 – 11.30:
Children’s activity: explore the theme of Circus, Regatta and Carnival with craft materials. Colouring activities too. Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles NR34 9TB. In person. Pre-booking not required.
Beccles Bell Tower 10.30 – 16.00:
Discover the history of the detached bell tower and climb to the top. Beccles Bell Tower, The Walk, Beccles NR34 9HE. In person. Pre-booking not required.
