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What's on in Ballingdon

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Ballingdon.

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CommunityFood & Drink

Open Door Coffee Morning

Join us in church for coffee, tea, sausage rolls, jam or cheese scones and good fellowship.

Wed 22 Jul10:30St Mary's, Bures(4.9mi)

via St Mary's, BuresLocal gem

Community

Open Door Cafe

Everyone is welcome on Wednesday mornings for our Open Door Cafe. Come and and enjoy a drink, cakes and the best sausage rolls in Bures!

Wed 22 Jul10:30St Mary's Church(4.9mi)

via St Mary's Church

Community

Deputation meeting on the work of the Trinitarian Bible Society

« Church book table witness (Market Hill, Sudbury) Church book table witness (Market Hill, Sudbury) »

Wed 22 Jul20:30Grace Baptist Church(0.8mi)

via Grace Baptist Church

Live Music

BackTracking

BackTracking? At Prince of Wales? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Sat 25 Jul22:30Prince of Wales(0.8mi)

via Prince of Wales

Talks & Lectures

Specialist Talk - Wreck of The Phoenix

Enjoy a talk focusing on the wreck of the Phoenix, captained by Admiral Hyde-Parker II.

Sun 26 Jul15:30Melford Hall(3.6mi)

via Melford Hall

Community

Maddie Morris

SOLOS on Sunday LUNCH

Sunday lunch at the 8 Bells for those on their own, from 12.00pm. Please sign up if you wish to come, with your choice of roast, and check with the list as occasionally the date is changed (the list is in church on the welcome table by the door).

Sun 2 Aug12:00St Mary's, Bures(4.9mi)

via St Mary's, BuresLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Coracle Regatta

Saturday 8 August 2026 This event is held annually usually on the second Saturday in August on the river (12pm-3pm) besides Bures Recreation Ground (https://w3w.co/mainly.efficient.dynamic). This event has a fancy name but is in fact a FREE, low-key, laid back, fun afternoon. Organised by coracle owners with support from the River Stour Trust to offer …

Sat 8 AugThe River Stour Trust(0.5mi)

via The River Stour TrustLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Coracle Regatta

Sat 8 Aug13:00The River Stour Trust(0.5mi)

via The River Stour TrustLocal gem

Live Music

Dukes of Suffolk

Prince of Wales is being delightfully mysterious about Dukes of Suffolk. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sat 8 Aug22:30Prince of Wales(0.8mi)

via Prince of Wales

Markets & Fairs

Church book table witness (Market Hill, Sudbury)

« Deputation meeting on the work of the Trinitarian Bible Society Men’s meeting »

Sat 22 Aug09:00Grace Baptist Church(0.8mi)

via Grace Baptist Church

Talks & Lectures

Specialist Talk - The Santissima Trinidad

Enjoy a talk focusing on the capture of the Santissima Trinidad.

Sat 22 Aug15:30Melford Hall(3.6mi)

via Melford Hall

Live Music

Beautiful Dangerous

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Sat 22 Aug22:30Prince of Wales(0.8mi)

via Prince of Wales

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Life Drawing Class-Sudbury

These classes are tutored and your tutor will be Suffolk...

Wed 26 AugVoluptas art(0.8mi)

via Voluptas artLocal gem

Life Drawing Class in Sudbury with Penny Nichol (April 29th)

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Around £25.00

Life Drawing Class in Sudbury with Penny Nichol (April 29th)

Develop your drawing skills! Join Penny Nichol's Life Drawing Class in Sudbury on April 29th. Limited spots!

Wed 26 Aug19:30Voluptas art(0.8mi)

via Voluptas artLocal gem

Community

South Of Polaris

South of Polaris are an emerging acoustic folk duo based in the UK, noted for blending traditional folk storytelling with influences from southern Spanish flamenco and rock. Danii Reales (vocals, violin) and Saúl Díaz (electro-classical guitar), offer an intoxicating blend of heartfelt, relatable lyrics, laced with brilliantly evocative violin, and Spanish inspired classic guitar.

Fri 28 Augsudburysessions(0.6mi)

via sudburysessionsLocal gem

Community

Men's meeting

« Church book table witness (Market Hill, Sudbury) Women to women ladies meeting »

Fri 28 Aug20:30Grace Baptist Church(0.8mi)

via Grace Baptist Church

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Venues with events near Ballingdon

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Grace Baptist Church0.8 miles away Prince of Wales0.8 miles away The River Stour Trust0.5 miles away

More about Ballingdon

Suffolk, England

Ballingdon is in Suffolk, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as 3rd Sudbury Scout HQ and St Gregory's Church, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Ballingdon events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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