Stowmarket
Food Museum + market
Stowmarket
Stowmarket is a market town in Suffolk, England, 12 miles from Ipswich and 37 miles from Norwich. It is on the Inter City line between London and Norwich.
Notable landmarks in Stowmarket are the Church of St Peter and St Paul and the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts.
A highlight of the town is the Food Museum, formerly the Museum of East Anglian Life. Set in 75 acres of farmland, woodland and riverside meadows, the Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future, using a collection of 40,000 objects and 17 historic buildings.
Stowmarket has markets on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Top Attractions in Stowmarket
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…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect… Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future. The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Featured Events in Stowmarket
Halloween at Guildenacre
Date: 24th Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Join The Night Guild at Guildenacre this Halloween. Follow the woodland trail, solve riddles,… Join The Night Guild at Guildenacre this Halloween. Follow the woodland trail, solve riddles,…
Apple Pressing Sessions
Date: 31st Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press! Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press!
Date: 28th Nov - 28th Nov 2026
Get into the festive spirit with a hands-on course creating delicious homemade gifts. Get into the festive spirit with a hands-on course creating delicious homemade gifts.
Dick Whittington
Date: 28th Nov - 29th Nov 2026
Has anyone seen the Queen? Last night she went missing and now the streets of London are filled… Has anyone seen the Queen? Last night she went missing and now the streets of London are…
Featured Businesses in Stowmarket
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future. The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Food Museum
The Food Museum connects people with where our food comes from, past, present and future.
Food Hub Cookery School
Discover hands-on cookery courses set in a converted cow byre at Kenton Hall Estate. Learn from… Discover hands-on cookery courses set in a converted cow byre at Kenton Hall Estate. Learn…
Food Hub Cookery School
Discover hands-on cookery courses set in a converted cow byre at Kenton Hall Estate. Learn from…
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…
Burnt House Vineyard
Guided Tours & Tastings run April to September Guided Tours & Tastings run April to September
Trending Items
Date: 10th May 2026 - 25th Mar 2027
50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of Akenfield… 50 years on from the release of the film, the Food Museum is pleased to tell the story of…
Date: 18th Dec - 18th Dec 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
50% off entry
50% off entry £15 £7.50 Standard entry price. The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to… 50% off entry £15 £7.50 Standard entry price. The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry…
Date: 6th Jan - 10th Jan 2027
Has anyone seen the Queen? Last night she went missing and now the streets of London are filled… Has anyone seen the Queen? Last night she went missing and now the streets of London are…
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