Framlingham Core Attractions

Located just on the outskirts of Framlingham, Shawsgate Vineyard is a family owned, English Wine Estate covering 20 acres and is one of East Anglia’s oldest commercial vineyards. It produces a range of white, red and rosé wines as well as quality English sparkling wines. Ask for a map and enjoy a ‘DIY’ tour of the vines, or book a tasting or event session. The vineyard has a shop and a play area.

A light, bright and inviting upstairs space that’s a thriving space ideal for sharing exhibitions of work, meetings and more, located above Framlingham Library in one of Framlingham’s lesser known historic buildings. The space is available for hire and home to pop-up artist and community exhibitions with increasing regularity. Ed Sheeran has even shown and sold his paintings here!      

Framlingham’s 12th century castle (an English Heritage property) retains the full stretch of its massive curtain wall. The walk along the top of the wall with its panoramic views across the mere and the Suffolk countryside is a highlight of any visit. The former Poorhouse within the castle features insightful exhibitions. The Lanman (town) Museum is located within the castle’s ‘White House’. Look out for events in the school holidays.

Created, adorned and refined by craftsmen since the 12^th century this mighty Grade 1 listed medieval masterpiece may look conventionally ‘Suffolk Perpendicular’ from the outside, but inside its wealth of treasures and noble connections show English history through a thousand years. From early wall paintings and a rare organ to magnificent tombs of Tudor ‘almost kings’ and castle lords, Framlingham’s parish church has so much to share.

Surrounded by wet meadows and with backdrops of the mighty 12th century castle or redbrick Framlingham College, Framlingham Mere is considered by many to offer some of the most iconic views in the whole of Suffolk. In summer the meadows are grazed by cattle. Seasonal footpaths lead around this nature reserve haven for birds and wildlife managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

Showcasing the rich history of Framlingham’s commercial past and its community, the Lanman Museum is a diverse collection full of local interest housed inside Framlingham Castle. It is managed by the Lanman Museum Trust. Displays include paintings and photographs, bygones and memorabilia which bring the town’s stories and heritage to life.