Sudbury's Defibrillator Campaign In 2019, Sudbury resident Mr. Andy Read launched a campaign, with the support of Sudbury Town Council to ensure everyone in the town was no more than 2 minutes away from a Publicly Accessible Defibrillator (PAD). There are now well over 30 Publicly Available (24/7) Defibrillators (PAD’s) registered in Sudbury. This number is expected to increase to reach the campaign's ultimate aim. The campaign is now supported by Sudbury Defibrillators (Registered Charity Number 1212716 ) which comprises of Andy Read (Chairman), Jodie Budd (Administrator) Patrick Mortimer (Treasurer) Steve Hall and Lee Parker. Click here for full campaign details. Get in touch with the Sudbury Defibrillator Campaign Team if you would like to be involved: sudteamdefib@gmail.com More Information and training videos at: bhf.org.uk Sudbury Defibrillators on Pulse Point IF YOU REQUIRE THE USE OF A DEFIBRILLATOR, YOU MUST CALL 999 FIRST The Sudbury Defibrillators Charity recommends the Pulse Point App for location of your nearest defib in the event of an emergency. The free app instantly shows the location of all publicly accessible defibrillators (AEDs) across the town – helping you find the nearest one in an emergency, fast. Just search 'Pulse Point' on the app store, available on iphone and Android.

A historic market town nestled along the River Stour About Sudbury, Suffolk An Ancient Market Town The ancient town of Sudbury, which stands on the bank of the River Stour on the southern border of the county of Suffolk, has existed since Saxon times. The town was first mentioned in chronicles in 798 a.d. and was recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (late 9th Century) as Suthberie (or South Borough). The town's market was established in 1009 and continues to thrive today . Sudbury is mentioned as a market town in the Domesday Book (1086), with a recorded population of 129.5 households - putting it in the largest 20% of settlements recorded at the time. Prior to the Norman Conquest the town had a mint and enjoyed the status of a borough. Sudbury boasts an incredible 242 listed buildings , one of the highest concentrations of listed properties in the country, giving the town a unique character and making it an excellent heritage destination. An excellent way to navigate the town's fascinating history on foot is via The Talbot Trail, a series of 14 bronze scultures around town that illustrate various defining moments in Sudbury's history. The talbot was a medieval breed of hunting dog and the town coat of arms depicts the dog owned by the notorious Simon of Sudbury . Sudbury is surrounded by ancient commonlands which are free for visitors to enjoy via accessible routes. Much of the land has never been ploughed or farmed making them wildlife havens. We work in partnership with the Sudbury Commonlands Charity to ensure the protection and promotion of these vital areas of sanctuary for wildlife and humans alike. The town was the birthplace of the artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) whose childhood home is now open to the public as a gallery and museum. The beautiful Grade I listed building now hosts exhibitions, workshops, a café and more. The first recorded Mayor of Sudbury was Robert Darry in 1331. Edward the Third settle Flemish weavers in the town during the 14th Century. This resulted in the establishment of a weaving and clothmaking industry which thrives to the present day. Sudbury is proud to belong to the Wool Towns Association . There are today four working silk mills in the town and in 2019 the Sudbury Silk Festival was established. In 2019, in recognition of Sudbury's active and charitable community we were awarded 'Town of the Year' in the Suffolk Community Awards and was awarded the 'Town of The Year' accolade again in 2023 for our significant strides for sustainability, community support during Covid and Cost of Living crisis and partnership working across the business community and with other councils.

JUMP TO... Sudbury Christmas Guide Memory Tree Dickensian Guided Tour Christmas Tree Festival Sudbury Arts Centre | Craft Fair CHRISTMAS FAIR & LIGHT SWTICH ON Friday 27th November 2026 | 5pm - 9pm Join us for the annual Christmas Light Switch On & Fair in Sudbury this November! Taking place on the last Friday of the month, this festive event is free to attend and open all. Enjoy a delightful evening filled with hot food stalls, baked goods, handmade gifts, and exciting funfair rides. Don't miss the Mayor's speech, a choir performance, and festive music as we officially kick off the holiday season at 5pm, with the dazzling lights turning on around 6:30pm! SUDBURY CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2026 Sudbury Town Council is pleased to announce the return of their Christmas Gift Guide for 2026! Our comprehensive booklet aims to help residents and visitors alike discover the best of Sudbury’s independent shops and festive events this Winter, and was a smashing success in 2025. Once published, the booklet will be available for free from the Tourist Information Centre on Gaol Lane and on this webpage. Gift Guide FESTIVE DICKENSIAN GUIDED TOUR Thank you to everyone who joined us last year on our Dickensian Christmas Guided Tour of Sudbury - Scrooge actually cracked a smile! Scrooge and Mrs Scratchit will return on Saturday 5th December 2026 to bring you on a festive meander thorugh the historic market town of Sudbury as we try to get the relentlessly miserable Mr Scooge to crack a smile as the rest of us soak up the historic streets, stories and festive Sudbury spirit! Tickets on sale now! Buy Tickets Dickensian Tour CHRISTMAS MEMORY TREE Honor your loved one this festive season by decorating a wood slice to be displayed on our memory tree, situated in Old Market Place. A suggested minimum donation of £5 will support the Mayor's chosen charities, Number 72 and The Kernos Centre. Join us in celebrating cherished memories while making a meaningful contribution to our community. Your support makes a difference! Information on how to donate coming soon. Memory Tree CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET SUDBURY ARTS CENTRE Returning on Friday 27th November and Saturday 28th November 2026! Sudbury Arts Centre's Christmas Craft Fair is the perfect place to get locally made, one of a kind presents. Pop down during the Christmas Light Switch On or during your trip to Sudbury's Saturday charter market. For more information visit sudburyartscentre.com/whats-on , further details will be published here when available. Crat Fair CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL SUDBURY ROTARY CLUB 8th - 13th December 2026 | St Gregory's Church Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 10am to 4pm Admission: suggested donation of £2 A much loved event in Sudbury's festive calendar has moved to St Gregory's Church this year. Businesses, charities and community groups sponsor and decorate a themed Christmas tree to raise awareness and support for what they do! Your suggested admission donation goes towards the Rotary's charities, inluding East Anglian Children's Hospice. For more information visit Sudbury Rotary's website , further details will be published here when available. Chritmas Tree Festival Back to top

YouR right to information SUDBURY TOWN COUNCIL'S SCHEME OF PUBLICATION* Scheme of Publication In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), Sudbury Town Council is committed to making information available to the public as part of its normal business activities. This page is to help signpost you to regularly requested items and useful information. Requests for copies of documents not immediately available on our website, or for additional information, should be directed to the Town Clerk. Information is free to obtain unless otherwise indicated and schedule of charges is detailed at the foot of the page. *Scheme of Publication based on the Information Commissioner's model publication scheme. Click the buttons below to be directed straight to the section of interest. 1. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO 2. WHAT WE SPEND AND HOW WE SPEND IT 3. WHAT OUR PRIORITIES ARE AND HOW WE ARE DOING 4. HOW WE MAKE DECISIONS 5. OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 6. LISTS AND REGISTERS 7. 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Sudbury Town Hall Old Market Place, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1TL Built by Thomas Ginn of Sudbury and opened in 1828, the Town Hall is a striking Greek Revival building overlooking the Old Market Place. Today it serves as the home of Sudbury Town Council, the Tourist Information Centre, Registration Services, and Sudbury’s free Heritage Centre & Museum, open to the public six days a week. The impressive Assembly Room is available to hire for conferences, dinners, lectures, classes, and other events. To the side, the former town Gaol entrance - once used to hold prisoners before the assizes -now forms part of the Sudbury Heritage Centre and the starting point of The Talbot Trail. The Assembly Room Available for Hire Entrance on Gaol Lane (Fully accessible) The Town Hall’s impressive Assembly Room hosts a wide range of public and private events, including festivals, craft fairs, awards, lectures, classes, ceremonies, and dinners. We offer competitive hire rates for private and corporate functions, with subsidised rates available for local community and charitable organisations. The room is fully accessible and includes access to a kitchen, toilets, tables and chairs, AV equipment, and free WiFi. For out-of-hours bookings, a dedicated doorkeeper is provided to welcome guests, manage access, and handle opening and closing of the building. If you have any queries, please contact us. Assembly Room Booking Form 2026/27 Assembly Room Hire Charges Assembly Room Layouts Free use of The Town Hall Policy Assembly Room Sudbury Heritage Centre & Museum Entrance on Gaol Lane | Free Entry Open Monday - Saturday From Saxons to silk, the Heritage Centre is a must visit for anyone curious about Sudbury's unique past. Sudbury Heritage Centre is housed within the beautiful Grade II listed Town Hall with entrance on Gaol Lane. Displays offer a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past from Pre-history to the present day. Read more here. Visitors are also welcome to explore the extensive Sudbury Photo Archive, a captivating collection of images of Sudbury through the ages. Go To The Heritage Centre's Webpage Sudbury Tourist Information Centre Entrance on Gaol Lane | Free Entry Open year round | Monday - Saturday Sudbury's Tourist Information Centre is one of the last remaining dedicated TICs in the region. Operated by Sudbury Town Council, this friendly and customer focused service is for both local residents and visitors alike. Click Here To Learn More Sudbury Registration Office Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships Open for pre-booked appointments only. There's no counter service (reception). An appointment system is in operation. Please get in touch to make an appointment: Go To Website

Getting Here Thank you for planning your visit to Sudbury, we look forward to welcoming you! There are 3 long stay and 2 short stay car parks within close proximity to the town centre. Take a look below for locations, charges and extra facilities including accessible parking and charging points for electric vehicles. There are also many options to join us car free by train, bus or or there are many fantastic cycling and walking routes to, in and around Sudbury. Take a look at the Suffolk on Board website for car-free options to visit us. There is also a Coach and Lorry Park available with 12 spaces, please see below for details. Car Parks in Sudbury are owned and operated by Babergh District Council. Season and overnight parking permits can be purchased for Sudbury car parks from Babergh District Council's website here. By Car Sudbury has seven car parks in total and one coach & lorry park. These sites are maintained by Babergh District Council, and you can find the full information including charges, stay times and accessibility by clicking the relevant buttons. If you have any questions regarding which car park may be most suitable for your needs, please feel free to contact us! Friars Meadow Car Park Railway Station Car Park Girling Street Car Park Great Eastern Road Car Park North Street Car Park Quay Lane Car Park Stour Street Car Park Coach & Lorry Park By train Sudbury is easy to reach by rail, with regular train services connecting us to Marks Tey for onward journeys to Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford and London Liverpool Street. The Gainsborough line offers a simple and reliable way to travel into the heart of historic Suffolk, whether you’re visiting for shopping, dining, local events or exploring the surrounding countryside. With the station just a short walk from the town centre, travelling to Sudbury by train makes planning your visit straightforward and convenient. ESSCRP Gainsborough Line Greater Anglia By Bus Sudbury is well connected by bus with direct routes to nearby towns such as Bury St Edmunds, Braintree, Hadleigh and even Colchester. Konect Buses are the main company that serves Sudbury, with Beestons providing a service to Hadleigh and Felix providing not only a circular Sudbury - Long Melford route but plenty of day excursions! Go Start are a charitable organisation providing transport to those who may not otherwise be able to stay connected & independent. Sudbury Bus Stop | Konect Felix Coaches Go Start Community Transport Beestons

View information on the Sudbury Annual Town Meeting 2026 and have your say on the issues raised. annual town meeting 2026 Wednesday April 1st 2026, 7pm The Assembly Room, Sudbury Town Hall, CO10 1TL what is the annual town meeting? An annual town meeting is a public meeting of local electors where the community reviews the actions of the Town Council over the past year, receives brief reports from the council, and raises questions or issues of local concern. It is a forum for accountability and community discussion, rather than a decision-making meeting of the council itself. The public are welcome to attend and participate in the meeting. sudbury - have your say Click here to fill out the form Sudbury Town Council is inviting residents, workers and visitors to take part in a short feedback survey to help us better understand what matters most to our community in Sudbury. The form takes around 10 minutes to complete and asks a small number of questions about you (such as whether you live, work or visit the town), your views on the services and events we deliver, and any wider concerns you may have about life in the town. This information helps us understand who is responding, what is working well, and where improvements or additional support may be needed. Your responses will be reviewed and the most important and common issues raised will be presented at the Annual Town Meeting. Taking part is an important way to make your voice heard and to help shape the Town Council’s priorities for the year ahead. faq's Who can attend the meeting? The AGM is a meeting of all electors for Sudbury, so both residents of Sudbury and the general public are welcome to attend. Will I be able to ask questions? Any registered elector may ask questions to Sudbury Town Council. Who will chair the meeting? The Mayor of Sudbury will chair in the meeting or in their absence the Deputy Mayor. Other Sudbury Town Councillors and the Town Clerk will also be in attendance. Will notes be taken? Yes, a written record of the meeting will be taken and the minutes will be uploaded to the website in due course.

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Sport Events in Sudbury Throughout the year in Sudbury, people of all ages are playing and supporting many different sport clubs. If you want to join them, watch them or support them, check out their websites via the links below! Football AFC Sudbury View Cricket Sudbury Cricket Club View Rugby Sudbury RFC View hockey Sudbury hockey club View tennis Sudbury tennis club View bowls Sudbury bowls club View

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Discover scenic Sudbury, including our Friars Meadow designated bathing site and beautiful strolls in nature. Get Outdoors Experience fresh air, river walks, scenic trails and the space to relax in the great outdoors here in Sudbury, Suffolk. Whether you’re planning a relaxing day by the water, a countryside walk, or a car-free adventure by train, there are countless ways to explore Sudbury's beautiful landscapes and open spaces. From peaceful walking routes with wildlife havens to the designated bathing site at Friars Meadow, it’s never been easier to reconnect with nature. Swim, paddle, picnic. Take a dip at Friars Meadow, where our stretch of the River Stour is recognised as a designated bathing water site! Perfect for warm summer days, or wrapping up for colder strolls, the riverside offers a place to swim, paddle, picnic or simply enjoy time outdoors beside the water. Support local by checking out Sudbury pubs and eateries or pick up some fresh goods from the Market if you're visiting on a Thursday or Saturday! Whether you’re visiting with family, meeting friends or looking for a peaceful spot to reconnect with nature, Friars Meadow is one of Sudbury's top outdoor locations. Please read all information available from the Environment Agency and Anglian Water before deciding to swim at Friars Meadow. Photo: Bill Hiskett Photography Visit the River Stour Trust website View information on bathing sites Where to eat & drink in Sudbury View Fluidity paddling and kayaking View on a map View walks in and around Sudbury Visit the Discover Suffolk website Stroll, ramble, stride. Walk in Gainsborough's footsteps, discover Sudbury's industrious past and present and the buildings that characterise the wealth of The Wool Towns, walk along lost railways, discover Sudbury's Silk Weaving heritage and the ancient water meadows - a haven for wildlife. Photo: Bill Hiskett Photography sUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Exploring by train, bike or on foot is one of the best ways to experience Sudbury at a slower pace while helping to protect the landscapes Gainsborough once enjoyed. Choosing sustainable travel can reduce congestion, improve air quality and support a cleaner, healthier environment for everyone. With great rail connections, scenic cycling routes and walkable outdoor spaces, getting outdoors without the car is easier than ever. If you do choose to travel by car, there are plenty of car parks in Sudbury with free parking on Sundays! Photo: Sudbury Town Council View Konect Buses website Visit the Greater Anglia website Visit Cycling UK to plan your route View parking options Visit Sudbury Common Lands website Visit Suffolk Biodiversity Information The Commonlands & biodiversity The ancient Common Lands of Sudbury are one of Suffolk’s most remarkable surviving landscapes. e are incredibly lucky to have a network of historic water meadows, grazing marshes and wetlands that have remained largely untouched for centuries. Because much of the land has never been ploughed or treated with chemicals, it supports an exceptional range of biodiversity, from native wildflowers and grasses to rare wetland plants, insects, birds and mammals. Carefully managed through traditional summer grazing, the meadows provide an important refuge for wildlife while preserving the unique riverside character of the Stour Valley. Photo: Bill Hiskett Photography