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Needham Market
Needham Market is a village in the Gipping Valley in Suffolk, England, 8 miles from Ipswich. It is serviced by trains from Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and Ipswich.
The village has some amenities and is notable for the 14th century church of St Peter and St Paul.
Teeming with birdlife, Needham Lakes is one of the most-visited free visitor attractions in the region. Walk to Alder Carr Farm for its excellent café and farm shop.
Top Attractions in Needham Market
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,… Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed…
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Welcome to Helmingham Hall Gardens. Find out about visiting the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens,…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of… A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Featured Events in Needham Market
Afternoon Tea
Date: 9th Aug - 9th Aug 2026
Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing…
Thrills and Grills
Date: 11th Aug - 12th Aug 2026
Pasta, paella, pizzas! Come and feel the heat in our summer cooking programme Thrills and Grills! Pasta, paella, pizzas! Come and feel the heat in our summer cooking programme Thrills and…
Forest School
Date: 21st Aug - 21st Aug 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Forest School
Date: 23rd Oct - 23rd Oct 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Featured Businesses in Needham Market
Retreat East
Retreat East is a luxury spa resort in the heart of Suffolk. It is home to 15 country chic barns,… Retreat East is a luxury spa resort in the heart of Suffolk. It is home to 15 country chic…
Retreat East
Retreat East is a luxury spa resort in the heart of Suffolk. It is home to 15 country chic barns,…
Ringshall Grange
Luxury moated Suffolk manor on 13.5 acres, hosting up to 23 guests with family-friendly,… Luxury moated Suffolk manor on 13.5 acres, hosting up to 23 guests with family-friendly,…
Ringshall Grange
Luxury moated Suffolk manor on 13.5 acres, hosting up to 23 guests with family-friendly,…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of… A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds…
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
A wonderful experience with an outdoor flying arena featuring frequent demonstrations of birds of…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure… Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk on two wheels with this immersive, self-guided cycling adventure…
Featured Itineraries in Needham Market
Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and well-preserved… Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and…
Trending Items
Date: 25th Sept - 25th Sept 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Date: 26th Aug - 30th Aug 2026
Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing Lodge Our stunning new bridge leads you to an incredible Afternoon Tea experience in the Fishing…
Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and well-preserved… Relax in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages and…
Date: 5th Sept - 5th Sept 2026
Following the huge success of FOMO Festival 2025, the festival will once again be returning to the… Following the huge success of FOMO Festival 2025, the festival will once again be returning to…
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