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Sudbury Allotments Newton Road, CO10 2RN & Ballingdon Street, CO10 2BD Sudbury Town Council manage two allotment sites, which are rented out to Sudbury residents for an annual fee ranging between £35 - £70 depending on the plot size. The larger of the two sites is located just off Newton Road near to Newton Croft and consists of over 40 plots, including raised beds. The smaller site is located in Ballingdon Street, near to the St. Matthews Society building and consists of just 6 plots. There is usually access to a limited amount of water (both harvested rainwater and mains) at the Newton Road site for allotment tenants. All our plots are currently occupied, however we maintain a waiting list. If you are a Sudbury resident and would like to add your name to the waiting list please telephone the council offices on: T: 01787 372331 E: info@sudbury-tc.gov.uk

Events in Sudbury Suffolk Upcoming Events Find out what's on in Sudbury Fill out our form to list your Sudbury events for free! Alongside the events below, take a look at the programming for Sudbury's key Cultural Venues: Sudbury Arts Centre Gainsborough's House The Quay Theatre Mill Tye Gallery Sudbury Tourist Information & Heritage Centre is open Mon - Sat throughout the year. Located at The Town Hall (Gaol Lane entrance), entry is free. Wed 11 Feb Wednesdays with Wellbeing | NHS Suffolk / Sudbury Arts Centre Learn more 11 Feb 2026, 13:00 – 15:00 Sudbury Arts Centre, Arts Centre, St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA, UK Join us for an informative and supportive event dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of communities around Suffolk. Multiple Dates Wed 11 Feb Sudbury Chess Club / Sudbury Institute Club Learn more 11 Feb 2026, 19:30 – 22:30 Sudbury Institute Club, The Old Press Rooms, 54 Station Rd, Sudbury CO10 2SP, UK We are a friendly, successful, and well established chess club in Sudbury that welcomes new members of any age and ability. Multiple Dates Thu 12 Feb Sudbury Market / Sudbury Market Learn more 12 Feb 2026, 08:00 – 15:00 Sudbury Market, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10, UK Held every Thursday and Saturday on Market Hill in the centre of town, no visit to Sudbury is complete without soaking up the true character of the town with a mooch around Sudbury Market! Multiple Dates Thu 12 Feb Info@ / Sudbury Arts Centre Learn more 12 Feb 2026, 13:00 – 15:00 Sudbury Arts Centre, Arts Centre, St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA, UK Advice drop-in for 16-24 year olds Multiple Dates Thu 12 Feb Open Space / Sudbury Library Learn more 12 Feb 2026, 14:15 – 16:15 Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EN, UK Are you interested in what keeps us well? Meet new people and find out about local events and resources to support your wellbeing at this weekly Open Space drop-in at Sudbury Library. Multiple Dates Fri 27 Feb Sudbury Farmers Market / Market Hill MORE INFO 27 Feb 2026, 09:30 – 14:00 Market Hill, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EH, UK Come browse, buy and taste the freshest local produce at Sudbury Farmers Market with over 25 stalls on Market Hill on the last Friday of the month. Multiple Dates Mon 09 Mar Passing Conversations Bereavement Support Group / Sudbury MORE INFO 09 Mar 2026, 14:30 – 16:00 Sudbury, The Christopher Centre, 10 Gainsborough St, Sudbury CO10 2EU, UK Bereavement support group with a qualified bereavement counsellor. - Sudbury Arts Centre February Programming / Sudbury Arts Centre Learn more - Sudbury Arts Centre, Arts Centre, St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA, UK Check out what's on at Sudbury Arts Centre this February!

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.

Talbot Trail Map Explore Sudbury's fascinating past on The Talbot Trail The Talbot Trail is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury that depict various fascinating episodes in the town’s history over the centuries. The trail is an excellent way to navigate your way around Sudbury with many of the town's ancient natural, historical and architectural gems to enjoy on route. Come and explore Sudbury via The Talbot Trail. You'll find the first statue 'The Town Gaol' and the beginning of The Talbot Trail behind Sudbury Town Hall, in Gaol Lane, located near the impressive Victorian doorway that forms the entrance to Sudbury Tourist Information & Heritage Centre. Here, in the Tourist Information Centre, you can also pick up a free copy of the map and detailing the history behind each statue. Start point location here. Take a look below for the fascinating stories / history to accompany each statue... 1. THE TOWN GAOL Welcome to the start of The Talbot Trail! You'll find the first statue behind Sudbury Town Hall, in Gaol Lane, located near the impressive Victorian doorway that forms the entrance to Sudbury Heritage Centre & Museum. Originally this was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up in the gaol below to await trial. Start off your trail with a look around Sudbury's Heritage Centre for some fascinating insights into Sudbury's history. The Town Hall was built by Thomas Ginn of Sudbury in 1826/27 and opened for use in 1828. Take a moment to majestic building in the Greek classic style occupying its prestigious site overlooking the Old Market Place. 2. 101 DALMATIaNS From the second statue on the Talbot Trail just outside The Town Hall steps, cast your eyes over the road where you'll see the drinking fountain and horse trough sitting against the railings outside St Peter’s Church. This was the site where Pongo and Perdita stopped for water while searching for their lost puppies in 101 Dalmatians - the children’s book by Dodie Smith. (You'll find more information in The Heritage Centre on Gaol Lane). Take a moment to appreciate St Peter’s, a beautiful Grade I listed building with a wealth of heritage, dating back to the 14th Century. St Peter's is now a thriving cultural centre, hosting a year round programme of events. 3. Boudicea On King Street you'll find the 3rd Talbot statue of the fearsome Boudicea. The Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea, is likely to have gained the support of the Trinovante at Sudbury in AD 44 on her way to rout the Roman garrison at Colchester with the intention of burning the town to the ground. Sudbury is thought to have been a Trinovante stronghold in those days and evidence suggests the Trinovante tribes supported the neighbouring Iceni. Did Boudicea pass through Sudbury? We don't know for sure, but she would've certainly been close by as she expanded her troops! 4. The Rotten Borough Just outside The Lady Elizabeth Hotel & Bar (there is many a pub on this trail) you'll find statue number 4 which depicts 'The Rotten Borough' - the second literary reference along The Talbot Trail. Sudbury gained a reputation for electoral corruption in the 19th century, and novelist Charles Dickens used it as the model for his 'Eatanswill' in The Pickwick Papers, written in 1836. In one Sudbury election, a wealthy parliamentary candidate is said to have spent £10,000 in bribing voters. Oh dear. 5. the running boy On Gainsborough Street, near Christopher Lane you'll find the Talbot bronze for 'The Running Boy' depicting a remarkable tale about a long distance runner. In April 1879, a young apprentice named James Bigmore , ran alongside the Norwich coach, all the way from Sudbury to Norwich, a distance of 60 miles in 6 hours! Today, this is a great street for independent cafes, shops, some wonderful listed buildings and not forgetting Gainsborough's House just over the road - so keep your eyes peeled for blue plaques along this stretch of the trail. 6. the great blondin In 1872 this world famous high wire artist made a visit to Sudbury. On a rope suspended across the yard behind The Anchor in Friars Street (look out for the original Anchor sign as you enter Friars Street, locals fought to save it given the pub's historical significance). Blondin demonstrated his unique skills by pushing a member of the public across the abyss, in a wheel barrow. While exploring Friars Street remember it follows the 'Great Ditch', the earthwork defences erected to protect the Saxon town. Take your time on this stretch of the trail and enjoy the unique architecture, listed buildings and some quality independent eateries and shops. 7. MR & MRS GAINSBOROUGH Number 7 on the Talbot Trail marks a significant site for the artist Thomas Gainsborough (b. Sudbury 1727–1788). In 1746 after his marriage to Margaret Burr, Gainsborough returned to Sudbury, specifically to 31a Friars Street, to work as a portrait painter for the local gentry and mercantile classes. Here his daughters were born and he painted many portraits of them before moving to Ipswich. Gainsborough displayed an early talent for drawing and painting, spending much of his childhood sketching in the woods and fields surrounding Sudbury. It was here that his love of landscape painting first developed, a passion that would go on to become an abiding feature of his artistic career. 8. RIVER TRANSPORT Access to the North Sea and London by boat allowed Sudbury’s industries to thrive. A number of local products including wool and brick were sent by barge to London from the Quay in Quay Lane. Clay in this region produced bricks that were much sought after. Today the site is home to The Quay Theatre with a varied arts programme. The River Stour Trust are also based here offering pleasure craft rides along the river (many of the old locks have now gone meaning only smaller craft can navigate the river). The Gainsborough Trail Meadow Walk along the old railway line is also accessible via this point and is an excellent way to enjoy a gentle stroll along the river and Sudbury's ancient Common Lands. 9. dancing bears Where Friars Street meets Church Street you'll find Talbot statue number 9 depicting the shameful Victorian form of street entertainment the Dancing Bears. Bears were brought to Sudbury by Victorian showmen to entertain the local population. The muzzled bears were taken down the passage beside 54 Church Street, opposite, where the showmen lodged in cheap accommodation at the rear. Follow Church street as it hooks around to meet Cross Street for the beautiful All Saints Church - a must see along The Talbot Trail. 10. amicia de clare Number 10 on the trail depicts Amicia, the daughter of the Earl of Gloucester, who in the 12th century, married into the powerful de Clare family and brought her wealth to Sudbury. She founded a hospital by Ballingdon Bridge and had a new bridge constructed with stone from northern France. Today's Ballingdon Bridge opened in 2003, and was designed by Brookes, Stacey and Randell and built by Arup. Ballingdon was once a separate village in the County of Essex, today it is very much part of Sudbury and the only part of the town to the south of the River Stour. 11. the water meadows Sudbury's famous Water Meadows that nuzzle up to the town have been grazed continuously for a thousand years. In 1260 Richard de Clare gave the pastures to the burgesses of the town for a rent of 40 shillings a year. Having never been farmed, Sudbury's Common Lands are as breathtaking as ever and remain a haven for wildlife and humans alike. On behalf of Sudbury Town Council the Common Lands are managed by The Common Lands Charity and are accessible for all to enjoy year round. Both the Stour Valley Path and The St Edmunds way pass through this beautiful landscape that has inspired some of the world's most celebrated artists, among them Sudbury's very own Thomas Gainsborough. 12. the peasants' revolt As Chancellor it was Simon of Sudbury's job to support the king and raise funds for the war with France. He made every person over 15 pay a Poll Tax, something the poor bitterly resented. A rebellion in 1381 resulted in Simon being decapitated by an angry mob. In the vestry of St Gregory's is the head of Simon of Sudbury who was executed in this Peasants' Revolt. There is a comprehensive display at Sudbury's Heritage Centre of this gory episode of local history if you have a penchant for the macabre. Our monthly guided walk 'Step into The Sudbury Story' includes a rare viewing of Simon's head at St Greogory's. 13. simon of sudbury Simon Theobold, achieved fame by becoming Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of the Exchequer. He used his wealth to establish a college for priests in Sudbury at the end of the 14th century. All that remains is the gate to the college standing in St Gregory’s churchyard. St. Gregory's Church stands majestically in sight here and is a significant part of Sudbury's history. St Gregory’s Church was named after Gregory the Great who was Pope from 590 – 604 AD and the first account of a church can be found in two wills dated 970 and 993. 14. william kemp's jig The final bronze on this trail marks a site in Sudbury where Will Kemp, an Elizabethan actor (and somewhat of a clown by all accounts) jigged his way from London to Norwich. On the fifth day of this spectacle Kemp passed through Sudbury meeting many friendly locals on route including a Sudbury Milk maid who joined him all the way to Long Melford. The full account of this incredible spectacle that took place in Spring 1599 is known as 'Kemp's nine daies wonder'. Will Kemp was known to be purveyor of "mad jests and merry jigs" and with Shakespeare was in the Company of the Lord Chamberlain's Men. It is probable that many of the Bard's comic roles were written with Kemp in mind. The Talbot Trail was installed in 2008 as part of the ‘Action for Market Towns’ initiative. It was sponsored by the East of England Development Agency and supported by Sudbury Town Council and the Sudbury Society. The idea was conceived by Robin Drury, who also created the bronzes with Rob Pewsey. The Talbot Trail is in the care of and promoted by Sudbury Town Council.

Explore SUDBURY ancient market town DOWNLOAD MAP The Talbot Trail Explore sudbury town centre Set in the heart of the beautiful Stour Valley is the famous landscape that inspired painters, Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable. Sudbury has been a thriving market town since Saxon times and is full of scenic beauty, incredible architecture and friendly faces. Before the Roman Conquest an Iron Age settlement occupied the defensible spur of high ground, roughly between the Croft and Stour Street. The development of the present town began in the Middle Saxon period and the semi-circular street pattern to the west of Market Hill represents successive expansions of the town in late Saxon and Norman times. The written history of the town began when Sudbury was mentioned in the Anglo Saxon Chronicle of 797AD; the town’s entry in Domesday Book in 1086 records a church, a mill, market and the meadows which remain such an attractive feature of the town today. The medieval woollen cloth industry, the coming of the River Navigation and then the Railway, the 19th century silk industry, all helped to generate prosperity and contributed to the diverse buildings heritage and unique townscape which is Sudbury’s pride. Read more on Sudbury's history here. MARKET HILL & SUDBURY MARKET Sudbury is a thriving market town with a long history. Sudbury's first known mention as a Market Town was in the Doomsday Book of 1086 and the outdoor market is still a central part of Sudbury life today. Held every Thursday and Saturday on Market Hill in the centre of town, Sudbury's traditional market is well worth a visit. On Market Hill, the siting of St. Peter's Church and the wide open spaces surrounding it was a deliberate & successful piece of fourteenth century town planning. TALBOT TRAIL POSTS NEARBY: NO. 4 READ MORE SUDBURY ARTS CENTRE AT PETER'S Standing proudly at the head of Market Hill in the heart of Sudbury, St Peter’s is a beautiful Grade I listed building with a wealth of heritage, dating back to the 14th Century. St Peter's is now a thriving cultural centre, hosting a range of events including live music, theatre, exhibitions, fairs and festivals. In September 2020, the Churches Conservation Trust secured £1.67M in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund ; paving the way for some ambitious changes. TALBOT TRAIL POSTS NEARBY: NO. 2 READ MORE THE TOWN HALL VISTOR INFORMATION & SUDBURY HERITAGE CENTRE Built by Thomas Ginn of Sudbury 1826/27 and opened for use in 1828. It is a fine and well-proportioned building in the Greek classic style occupying a prestigious site overlooking the Old Market Place. The Town Hall is home to Sudbury Town Council offices and Advice Centre. At the rear is the old and impressive entrance to the former town gaol, which held the prisoners overnight before the assizes. This has been skilfully adapted to serve as a fitting entrance to The Sudbury Heritage Centre and Visitor Information. TALBOT TRAIL POSTS NEARBY: NO.1 & 2 READ MORE SUDBURY LIBRARY AT THE OLD CORN EXCHANGE A breath taking piece of architecture with its soaring columns each surmounted by a sheaf of corn and a group of reapers resting among the stooks. Built in 1842, the building served as the bustling Corn Exchange for over 100 years. Thankfully it was saved from demolition and skilfully converted into the town library in 1969. Operated by Suffolk libraries, Sudbury Library hosts a number of events throughout the year as well as regular arts workshops for all ages. A district council service point is also based here twice a week. TALBOT TRAIL POSTS NEARBY: NO. 6 READ MORE GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE Galleries, garden, museum, shop and cafe Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) was born in Sudbury and was baptised at the Independent Meeting-House in Friars Street on 14 May 1727. In 1958 Gainsborough’s House Society was formed to purchase the house and establish it as a centre for Thomas Gainsborough. The Museum opened to the public in 1961 and has remained open ever since, operating as an independent charitable trust. An ambitious redevelopment project is now underway to transform Gainsborough’s House to a national centre for art, on track to re-open in 2022. TALBOT TRAIL POSTS NEARBY: NO. 5 READ MORE ST GREGORY'S CHURCH SITE OF BISHOP AELFHUN STATUE & SITE OF SIMON'S 14TH C. COLLEGE. Christians have worshipped on this site for well over 1000 years. A statue of Bishop Aelfhun, who visited Sudbury in 797 AD, can be found outside the churchyard wall. A fine 15th century font cover can be found at St Gregory's - the tallest in Suffolk. The grisly relic of the head of Simon of Sudbury is kept locked in the vestry. Simon founded a college for priests here and became Archbishop of Canterbury and then Chancellor of England. His introduction of the poll tax contributed to the Peasants' Revolt in 1381 and his beheading at the hands of a London mob. TALBOT TRAIL POSTS NEARBY: NO.12 & 13 READ MORE

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Remembrance 2025 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning We will remember them." Remembrance Sunday Parade 2025 Sunday 9th November Sudbury Remembrance Parade schedule: Form up on North side of Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EA Parade form up: 1.40pm March off: 2.00pm Join the event on Facebook The Sudbury Branch of The Royal British Legion and Sudbury Town Council warmly invite you to Sudbury's Remembrance Sunday Parade 2025 taking place on Sunday 9th November. The Parade will form up on the North side of the Market Hill to leave at 2.00 p.m. and be led by The Colchester Pipes and Drums to travel down Gainsborough Street into Gregory Street and finish at St Gregory's Church. Following the Service, wreaths will be laid on both the British and American Memorials at The Croft. The Parade will then form up to march along Croft Road into New Street, North Street and back to the Market Hill. The Salute will be taken outside the Town Hall by the Deputy Lieutenant, Town Mayor and our Branch President. Two Minutes Silence 11:00am 11th November Two minutes silence will be observed by the Mayor, the Town Clerk and members of the RBL outside the Town Hall on 11.11.2025 at 11:00am. Members of the public are welcome to join. Poppy Appeal 2025 Saturday 25th October The Mayor will launch the Poppy Appeal 2025 with a speech outside the Town Hall on Saturday 25th October at 11am. The Royal British Legion will hold a stall on the Saturday market on Market Hill for the following two Saturdays to raise money for the armed forces community. Poppies will be available to buy with a donation to the RBL within the Tourist Information Centre in Gaol Lane. To learn more about the Sudbury branch of the Royal British Legion, and to donate, you can visit their website here. Sudbury Roll of Honour & Sudbury at War permanent exhibit at Sudbury Heritage Centre Sudbury Heritage Centre , Town Hall (Gaol Lane Entrance), Sudbury, CO10 1JL Open: Monday - Saturday, Free Entry WW1 ROLL OF HONOUR During the First World War 236 men from Sudbury families joined the war effort and lost their lives, not always in action. Some died of disease, others in accidents. Just a few of their stories are told at the Sudbury Heritage Centre. WW2 ROLL OF HONOUR In the war years of 1939-1945 Sudbury men fought on land, in the air and at sea, in all the main theatres of war including the jungles of the Far East and the deserts of North Africa. The stories of some of the 60 who died in this conflict is told in a dedicted permanent display at The Heritage Centre. AMERICANS IN SUDBURY A deserted airfield lies just to the east of Sudbury. For some eighteen months in 1944-45 this was ‘home’ to some 3,000 young American GIs of the 486th Bomber Group. B17 and B24 heavy bombers took off on missions into Occupied Europe. The story of the 486th Group is told at the Heritage Centre - dedicated to the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Commonwealth War Graves We produce a booklet of Commonwealth War Graves in Sudbury Cemetary. This is available to pick up for free in the Heritage Centre, or can be downloaded here. VJ Day 80 Celebrations On the 15th August 2025 Sudbury Town Council joined the Royal British Legion in celebrating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day by hosting a service in front of the Town Hall, with a reenactment of the unveiling of the plaque and a performance of war time songs. Videographer Finlay Higgins filmed the celebrations for us and the result is viewable here.

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.