Nov 14th 2023 • Fundraising, Heritage, Industry
Museum secures grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Food Museum in Stowmarket has been awarded a development grant of £353,937 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards The Kitchen Project, a multi-year programme of activities and capital…
Oct 23rd 2023 • Governance
Nicholas Longe, 1938–2023
I’m sad to announce that Nicholas Longe, Chair of the Abbot’s Hall Trust, died peacefully at his home on 23rd September 2023. Nicholas’s involvement with the museum began as a…
Aug 3rd 2023 • Events, Highlights, Uncategorised
Summer Holiday Activities for Kids 2023
We’ve got loads of activities and events for kids happening every day this summer holiday at the Food Museum, located in the heart of Suffolk. From baking, to meeting our…
Jul 25th 2023 • Heritage, Highlights
New Chair for the Food Museum
The museum couldn’t function without the individuals who generously volunteer their time and expertise as trustees. In particular, taking on the role of Chair is a serious commitment of time,…
May 12th 2023 • Heritage, Highlights
Food Museum wins Sustainable Project of the Year award at Museums + Heritage Awards
Food Museum wins Sustainable Project of the Year award at Museums and Heritage Awards The Food Museum was one of the award-winners at the annual Museums + Heritage Awards, on…
Mar 21st 2023 • Fundraising, Heritage, Highlights
The Food Museum in Stowmarket awarded £1,409,600 MEND funding
The Food Museum is one of over 70 recipients of funding in the latest round of grants awarded by the Department for Culture, Media and Support and Arts Council England.…
Jan 13th 2023 • Food, Heritage, Highlights
Food Diversity Day – Norfolk Beefing apples and how to make Norfolk biffins
As part of Food Diversity Day, 13 January 2023, we are celebrating the Norfolk Beefing variety of apple and the importance of growing and eating a wide variety of apples…
