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Under 5s, Family Activity

Toddler Time

21 Jan 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
10:00 - 11:00
FREE

Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!

Workshop

Marmalade Club

25 Jan 2026 - 8 Feb 2026
10:00 - 12:30
£10-25

Brighten up your January by making glimmering Seville orange marmalade.  

Workshop

Forest School

30 Jan 2026 - 19 Dec 2026
10:30 - 14:30
£10-12

Let the kids go wild in the glorious woodlands of our 84-acre site! Forest School is a unique experience that offers participants the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence through hands-on activities outdoors.

Demonstrations, Family Activity

Flavour Week

14 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
10:00 - 16:00
FREE

Saturday 14 February – Sunday 22 February Flavour Week 2026 will explore the power of flavour! Set off on a multi-sensory journey through the winter harvest by taste, touch, smell,…

Workshop, Talks & Activities

Lamb Butchery Masterclass

1 Mar 2026
10:00 - 16:30
£220

Join professional butcher Mia Tamburrini for a hands-on day exploring the craft, anatomy, and science of lamb butchery. Perfect for food enthusiasts, smallholders, chefs, or anyone curious about where their meat comes from.

Events, Family Activity, Talks & Activities, Workshop

Easter at the Food Museum

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Free-75

This Easter, we’re celebrating Easter food and feasting from around the world. We’ll be exploring how different communities commemorate this time through a cracking programme of activities and events.

Cafe

Afternoon Tea

1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
14:00 - 16:00
£40

Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge Built in the mid-18th century, this building was used by the former residents of…

Supper Club, Events, Talks & Activities

Spring Feast

26 Apr 2026
12:00 - 15:00
£30

Join us for a Spring Feast at the Food Museum, featuring a panel from the Suffolk Guild of Food Writers, seasonal discussion and a curated spring menu.

Family on the front lawn of Abbots Hall in the sunshine

Closure

From 2 January to 19 January, the museum will be closed to the general public, but members are welcome to visit for walks.

Please note: buildings will remain closed during this period.