A guide to making the most of summer Sundays in our region. From strolls around Farmers markets, to visits to vineyards and the best places to pick your own fruit.
FARM SHOPS & FRUIT PICKING
Sharrington Stawberries.in Holt, Norfolk, is a popular spot for picking your own berries. Sharrington Farm is independent and family run growing top quality asparagus, berries and soft fruits. You'll often find their strawberries on our menus.
Willow Tree Farm Shop close to Long Melford has been selling their farm produce since the 1950's. The farm shop is open Tuesday to Sunday selling 'traditional fare and some unexpected extras'.
The Gog Farm Shop is within easy reach of a few of our pubs, but closest to The Carpenters Arms. This farm shop has a lot to offer from fresh produce, to its own deli, meat counter and a wide selection of cheeses. Plus, the outdoor 'shack' style cafe offers fresh cakes and great coffee.
Norfolk Lavender offers guests tours of the lavender fields, a farm shop, garden centre and a look at their lavender oil distillery. A must visit when visiting north Norfolk.
VISIT A VINEYARD
Saffron Grange is a family run vineyard on the outskirts of Saffron Walden within easy reach of The Cricketers. This year the team have partnered with Saffron Fish Company to offer a special Sunday experience on Sunday 25th August, click here.
Flint Vineyard in Suffolk offers guests a wine shop, vineyard tours on select days, but also Guided Tastings on Sundays throughout August.
You'll also see their award-winning sparkling wine in our cellars.
Tuffon Hall Vineyard in Halsted Essex is an award winning English wine producer offering wine tasting and tours throughout the summer.
Wyken Vineyard, gardens and country store near Bury St Edmunds is a must visit when staying at any of our rural Suffolk pubs. Offering vineyard and tasting tours, wanders through their gardens and great shopping from wine to homeware.
SUNDAY MARKETS
Lavenham Farmers Market winner of Best Farmers Market in the UK 2022, is held on the fourth Sunday of every month. Wares on sale include produce, locally made preserves, candles and crafts.
Holt Sunday Market is an award winning street market showcasing the best local independent craftspeople, designers, makers, food producers and street food traders on the first Sunday of each month. It is well worth a visit.
Bury St Edmunds Farmers Market takes place on the second Sunday of every month where local producers, makers, farmers and artisans come together to create an eclectic array of goods.
The Sunday Arts, Craft and Local Produce Market is on every Sunday between 10am - 4pm in the Market Square in Cambridge. From locally grown vegetables to photography and paintings, there really is something for everyone. And be sure to pop down the road to The Carpenters Arms for a roast afterwards.
SUNDAY EVENTS
The Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show is a fun event for the whole family. Watch aerial displays and fly pasts, and get a closer look at different types of planes, as well as music and dance from the era. Plus, kids go free.
Norwich Foodies Festival spans three days at the beginning of September, with live music from Scouting For Girls on Sunday 8th. If you're staying on the Norfolk coast with us, we'd recommend taking a trip inland for this!
Heritage Live at Audley End and Sandringham host a number of Sunday concerts this year including Elbow on Sunday 4th August.
The Sandringham Estate is a must-see for anyone wanting to get a glimpse into the life of King Charles 111. On Sunday 25th August, the Hilgay Brass Band will be performing from 2pm for all visitors.
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