January 27th, 2010
A great family day out in Suffolk
Discover the history and natural world of East Anglia on our beautiful 75 acre site—explore nearly 3km of woodland and riverside nature trails. Learn about fascinating East Anglian crafts and traditional Gypsy culture, get steamed up with our powerful engines and meet our friendly animals including Major, our Suffolk Punch Horse and rare breeds of cattle and sheep. Discover 15 splendidly restored historic buildings and try some delicious food and local produce in the new museum bistro.
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The Rangers Page for January
January 26th, 2010
“The birds are gone, the ground is white. The winds are wild, they chill and bite
The ground is thick with slush and sleet, and I barely feel my frozen feet”
Watercolour Course in January 2010
January 4th, 2010
Watercolour Course
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Watercolour Course at the Museum of East Anglian Life
Every Saturday for 10 weeks 11am-1pm
£95 for course
Begins Saturday 23rd January 2010
Interested?
Our tutor is Jim Kemp, a local talented artist and occupational therapy Instructor who uses art as a therapy treatment for people with mental illness. He also holds beginners [...]
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
December 24th, 2009
Upcoming events
Opening times
Normal Summer Opening Hours
21st March–31st October 2010. Monday–Saturday 10:00–17:00; Sunday 11:00–17:00.
Winter Opening £2
The displays and historic buildings are closed to the public during the winter. Visitors are welcome to walk around the museum site and nature reserve for the reduced admission of two pounds. The museum site can be opened up for pre booked school parties and general groups of over ten people—normal admission prices then apply.
Get the full details on pricing.
Directions
The Museum is in Iliffe Way, opposite the ASDA supermarket in the centre of Stowmarket. It is signposted from the main A14 trunk road and the B1115 to Great Finborough. The railway station is a 10 minute walk and the bus stop 5 minutes. Car parking is available next to the Museum (Tip: the long stay car park on the right of Iliffe Way is cheaper than the one on the left). Pre-booked coaches can park on-site via a special coach entrance.
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