What's on in Thurston

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

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Okehampton Show

Spotted Okehampton Show on Mole Country Stores's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 13 AugMole Country Stores(3.2mi)

via Mole Country StoresLocal gem

Community

SEN-friendly Sunflower Sessions

Something's afoot at Rougham Hall and it goes by the name of SEN-friendly Sunflower Sessions. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 13 Aug10:00Rougham Hall(0.9mi)

via Rougham Hall

CommunityFood & Drink

Beyton Coffee Morning

There is wonderful home-cooked food to buy and the opportunity to chat to friends over coffee.

Thu 13 Aug10:00Rougham Church(1.7mi)

via Rougham ChurchCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Escapes: Sunny Dancer

Escapes offers everyone the opportunity to discover their local independent cinema — for free! Thanks to the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, you can be the first to catch brand new films ahead of release and long before they’re available to stream at home. Plus get the chance to enjoy classic movies on the big […]

Fri 14 AugAbbeygate Cinema(3.9mi)

via Abbeygate CinemaLocal gem

Community

Gosforth Agricultural Show

The full scoop on Gosforth Agricultural Show lives over on Mole Country Stores's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 15 AugMole Country Stores(3.2mi)

via Mole Country StoresLocal gem

Community

Whole Building #893

Whole Building #893 at Norton Village Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sat 15 Aug16:00Norton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Norton Village Hall

Community

Around £25

Events, Workshops & Bespoke

Have you always wanted to try Yoga, but the idea of joining a class feels daunting? If you keep putting it off, this workshop is the perfect place to start. Who is this for? Open to everyone. It is perfect if you want to build your confidence before joining a weekly class, need a refresher after a break, or simply want to deepen your knowledge. What to expect: - A brief history of Yoga - A breakdown of the essential poses (and how to do them safely) - An exploration of breathing techniques - A gentle Yoga flow and relaxation - Refreshments break (with plenty of teas and treats!)

Sun 16 AugYogadia - Yoga in Bury St Edmunds, Haughley, Thurston and Woolpit, Suffolk(1.8mi)

via Yogadia - Yoga in Bury St Edmunds, Haughley, Thurston and Woolpit, SuffolkLocal gem

Community

Bring & Share Brunch

An informal occasion to meet up and share brunch together at Eddie & Wendy's home in Bury St. Edmunds. This is a bring & share event, so please bring a small offering of something tasty to contribute to the feast! And let's spend some quality time together as church family

Sun 16 Aug10:30Relevant Church(3.9mi)

via Relevant Church

Community

Around £38.00

Ramble and Roots

10am - 12pm Short guided walk followed by time to chat in Roots Café Please book a free ticket

Mon 17 Aug11:00Rougham Hall(0.9mi)

via Rougham Hall

Theatre

Summer School: 12-18s Theatre Makers

In just five action-packed days, you’ll team up with a brilliant group of young creatives to imagine, create, and perform a brand-new piece of theatre - from the very first spark of an idea to the final curtain call.

Mon 17 Aug11:00Moyse's Hall Museum(4mi)

via Moyse's Hall Museum

Children & Family

Archaeology for Kids

Learn the practical skills of excavation, recording and identification used by archaeologists.

Tue 18 Aug12:00Moyse's Hall Museum(4mi)

via Moyse's Hall Museum

Community

NSFT Veterans Support Group

NSFT Veterans Support Group Posted on 18 August 2026 by Symone Slater 18 August 2026 11:00 - 13:00 Where Newbury Community Centre 1 Charles Place, Howard Estate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6TD Loading Map.... 1 Charles Place, Howard Estate - Bury St Edmunds View Events 52.258037 0.698922

Tue 18 Aug12:00Bury St Edmunds Presbyterian Church(4.5mi)

via Bury St Edmunds Presbyterian Church

Community

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show? At Mole Country Stores? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Wed 19 AugMole Country Stores(3.2mi)

via Mole Country StoresLocal gem

Community

Gillingham Show

One for the diary — Gillingham Show at Mole Country Stores. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 19 AugMole Country Stores(3.2mi)

via Mole Country StoresLocal gem

Community

Mendelssohn’s ELIJAH

Sat 22 Aug20:00Moyse's Hall Museum(4mi)

via Moyse's Hall Museum

Arts & Culture

Woodland Wonders Craft Workshops

Information and book

Mon 24 AugThe Apex(4.1mi)

via The ApexLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Woodland Wonders Craft Workshops

Drop your kids off for a fun, supervised craft workshop led by The Crafty Foxes and enjoy one whole hour to shop, grab a coffee, meet a friend or simply enjoy some well-earned 'me time'!

Mon 24 Aug10:30Moyse's Hall Museum(4mi)

via Moyse's Hall Museum

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Venues with events near Thurston

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

Rougham Hall0.9 miles away Rougham Church1.7 miles away Yogadia - Yoga in Bury St Edmunds, Haughley, Thurston and Woolpit, Suffolk1.8 miles away

More about Thurston

Suffolk, England

Thurston is in Suffolk, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Rougham Hall, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Thurston 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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