Suffolk Community Day

Join West Suffolk Council on Sunday 21 June from 11am to 4pm as we come together to celebrate everything that makes Suffolk and, in particular, West Suffolk special. This lively community event in the Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds marks Suffolk Day with a fantastic mix of local culture, history, music, and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a long-time resident or visiting the area, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the county’s heritage, meet local organisations and spend a relaxed summer day with friends and family.

Throughout the day there will be plenty to see and do. Younger visitors can get creative by making mini scarecrows with Crafty Foxes, while thrill-seekers can test their skills on the Abbeycroft Leisure climbing wall. History will come to life with an Anglo-Saxon re-enactment group offering a glimpse into the region’s early past, and delicious food will be available. Enjoy talks from Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides and rides around the gardens with Bury St Edmunds Rickshaw. There will be musical performances on stage including Station 366 (performing American Swing numbers from the 1940s) and morris dancing by the Abbey Gate. 

Visitors can explore a wide range of stalls hosted by local organisations and community groups, offering information, activities and the chance to discover more about the people and places that make West Suffolk unique.

Other organisations partiicpating with stalls and activities include  the Suffolk Regiment Museum, Moyses’ Hall Museum, the Multicultural Women’s Group, Abbeygate Cinema Limited, Curve Motion, The Guildhall, the National Trust, Sea Cadets, and Fullers Mill Garden. Their stalls will highlight local heritage, culture, tourism and community initiatives, helping visitors connect with the rich stories and opportunities across the region.

Come along, join the celebration and experience the very best of West Suffolk in one vibrant afternoon.

Stage Schedule

11:00am - Anglo Saxon Re-enactment

11:30am - Frankie Freeman

12pm - Suffolk's Premier Father-Son Acoustic-Sax Duo: Will & Paul Ginno

12:30pm - Suffolk's Premier Father-Son Acoustic-Sax Duo: Will & Paul Ginno

1pm - Serena Grant

1.30pm - Serena Grant

2pm - Station 366

2.30pm - Station 366

3.30pm - Sea Cadets

3.30pm - Anglo Saxon Re-enactment

Other Performances

12pm  - Bury Fair Women's Morris (near Abbey Gate)

12:30pm - Boudicca Border Morris (near Abbey Gate)

2pm - Bury Fair Women's Morris (near Abbey Gate)

2.30pm - Boudicca Border Morris (near Abbey Gate)

3.30pm - Sea Cadets (March through Abby Gardens)