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.
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.
St Benet’s Minster 10.00 – 16.00
An opportunity to visit St Benet’s Minster and discover its history. Short guided tours. Displays, including vestments and historic photographs. Refreshments for sale in hall. St Benet’s Minster, 2 Grange Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NR In person. Pre-booking not required.
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, Suffolk, NR34 9AB In person. Pre-booking not required.
Beccles Library, Blyburgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TB – 10.00 – 11.30
Craft activities for children based on famous local castles: use craft materials to design your own coat of arms, create a stained glass window or make what every knight needed – a shield and sword. Pre-booking not required.
In the steps of Chateaubriand 14.30 – 15.30
A walk to some of the places in Beccles connected with the young Chateaubriand, a refugee from the French revolution who become a great writer and diplomat. Start point: King’s Head, 6 New Market, Beccles NR34 9HA. In person. Pre-booking required – Book Now!
