Now that the warmer weather has (finally) arrived and School’s out for the Summer, we bring you some ideas of how to keep the little, and bigger kids entertained and what events are happening in and around Halesworth. We will update this article all through the Summer Holidays so please check back for the latest information, and keep an eye on our Facebook page and Instagram account. If you have an event you would like us to feature, please email marketinghalesworth@gmail.com or fill in our event form.
Still need to sort some childcare for the little people? Mr Sanders Sports Camp held at Holton St Peter Primary School, offers multi-sports activities for children from any primary school from 9am-3pm. The Edgar Sewter Holiday Club also offers childcare for children from any school aged between 4-12 years old from 8am. Booking details for both can be found on our Community Information pages on the button below.
The Suffolk HAF has a collection of free activities and holiday clubs for children who receive benefit-related free school meals. To see what is available around Halesworth, please visit their website.
Halesworth Library holds a baby and toddler group all year round on a Tuesday – Rhyme Time & Play from 10am – 11.30am, the library also has baby changing facilities. Another Parent and Toddler Group is also held on a Tuesday 9am-11am at the United Reform Church.
The beautiful paved paths through our Millennium Green are the perfect place to go for a walk with a pram or pushchair, just follow the path through the town park and past the skate park and basketball court. Or why not treat yourself to a coffee in one of our bustling pavement cafes and watch the world go by.
There are some fantastic events on through the Summer Holidays at Halesworth Library every Wednesday from 2pm for children aged 3 and over. Please see the poster to find out what is happening each week and book your place direct with the library (£1 per child). Visit the Children’s Corner for books and toys to suit all ages and explore the secret Library Garden! Sign up to this Years Reading Quest too – fun for all ages.
Come along to St Mary’s Church every Thursday during the summer holidays for a free lunch and a play including storytelling, crafts and more. All ages are welcome and don’t forget to drop off your old, good quality school uniform and pick up some more whilst you are there!
Try out Purple Pumpkin Creative Studio for pottery painting and much more, look out for Summer Holiday Workshops too. Always a good idea to book if you can.
Visit our picturesque Town Park and enjoy the safe enclosed playground as well as the skate park and basketball court. The benches under the trees are a perfect shady spot for a picnic.
Halesworth Golf Club are running some Junior Golf Days for those ages 6-17 years with some prior golfing experience – taking place on the 1st, 8th, 14th, 16th, 21st 29th August, contact the Club to book.
The Blank Page Project returns to Halesworth Library this year with three super, free workshops for 10-16 year olds. All workshops run from 9.45am-3.30pm and include free snacks, drinks and lunch.
2nd August – Sonic Stories with Natalie Whitney
16th August – Mirror Mosaic with Carolyn Ash
30th August – Pattern and Print with Lily Hammond.
To find out more and book a space, contact Halesworth Library direct.
Pick up your skateboard and head to the skate park or pick up your pool cue and head to Chinny’s Sports Bar! More of a bookworm? How about a great new novel from our lovely independent Halesworth Bookshop.
There are many family friendly places to eat in Halesworth. The White Hart and The Angel both have great children’s menus, highchairs and baby changing facilities. The Black Dog Deli and Focus Organic have an amazing range of scrummy picnic foods and freshly baked goods, Rhubarb and Rose is perfect for a home baked cake. For indulgent ice creams and waffles, Sweets n Treats is the place to be. If you are in town on Market Day (every Wednesday) there is a always a great selection of food stalls including fresh fish, cheese and pies and freshly baked goods. The older teens and young adults will enjoy the menu at Chinny’s. And we haven’t met anyone yet who doesn’t enjoy fish and chips from Seashell or Tululas. Find a full list of eateries below.
There are all sorts of things to enjoy on our doorstep here in Suffolk – stunning beaches; choose busy Lowestoft for the bustling amusements or Walberswick for the wild dunes and crabbing bridge, Southwold for the colourful beach huts and the Pier. Visit RSPB Minsmere our famous nature reserve and pick up an Explorers pack. See what’s on offer at Ed’s castle on the hill in Framlingham. Halesworth is the perfect base to explore from.
Halesworth train station is a short walk from our town centre and here you can hop on a train to one of our neighbouring towns – Woodbridge to visit the Tide Mill or Beccles for the lovely River and Quay perhaps? And if you live close to the East Suffolk line, then hop on a train and visit us in Halesworth for the day!