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.
Film@Fram – July 2026 – Hamnet (2025)
Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, who co-wrote the screenplay.
William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), a young Latin tutor, falls in love with the free-spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and marries her despite his parents’ disapproval. In due course they have three children, but William heads to London to pursue his career as a dramatist, leaving his family in Stratford. During his absence young Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe) falls sick with the plague, and dies before his father arrives home. Later Agnes journeys to London to watch her husband’s latest play, Hamlet.
WHY WATCH THIS FILM? Jessie Buckley’s performance won her the Best Actress Oscar and BAFTA award, and the film had 7 other Oscar nominations
