Events in & around Framlingham
Framlingham is a vibrant town with a thriving arts and culture scene. From markets, exhibitions and concerts to a calendar of seasonal and annual community events and a programme of themed events at the castle, there’s always something to look forward to on the Framlingham horizon.
Check out the overview of Framlingham’s regular markets and annual festival and events such as the Framlingham Gala – a tradition for generations. Take a look at what’s on at Framlingham Castle, where every school holiday has a creative trail or fun event. Or catch up with upcoming groups and children’s sessions held at Framlingham Library.
Family and Local History Heritage Open Day on 12th September in Saxmundham
Following on from last September’s event at the Leiston Long Shop, the Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group will be holding another Family and Local History Open Day, but this time back at the Fromus Centre in Saxmundham, on Saturday 12th September 2026, when at least a dozen other groups will be taking part. Among the exhibitors, new this year we are delighted to welcome Parham Airfield Museum and Dunwich Museum,
There will be free advice and assistance with personal family history research, using computers, Internet and DNA. Just turn up with your family tree queries.
Janet Huckle’s help with dating photographs will again be in demand. Bring your old family photographs for her expert opinion.
Forever popular, Peter Drew has kindly agreed that his historic local postcards will also be on display.
This year our Open Day will be part of the Heritage Open Days Events organised by the National Trust with the support of FindMyPast – and one of the exhibitors, the Benhall and Sternfield History Group, has been shortlisted for FindMyPast’s ‘Everyday History Hero’ competition – the only shortlisted group from Suffolk!
Free entry. Good, free car parking. Light refreshments. Railway and bus stations nearby.
