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.
Stories & Inspiration from Stowmarket
Things not to miss in East Anglia
Posted: 10th Mar 2026
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Posted: 10th Mar 2026
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Top Attractions in Stowmarket
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…
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…
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.
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 Stowmarket
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: 18th Oct - 18th Oct 2026
Learn the Art of Whole Lamb Butchery in our Lamb Butchery Masterclass Learn the Art of Whole Lamb Butchery in our Lamb Butchery Masterclass
Albert’s Boy
Date: 11th Mar - 11th Mar 2027
A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific figures… A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific…
Dick Whittington
Date: 21st Nov - 21st 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
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…
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…
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Date: 20th Mar - 20th Mar 2027
A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific figures… A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific…
Date: 17th Oct - 17th Oct 2026
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins. Join… Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins.…
Date: 26th Feb - 27th Feb 2027
A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific figures… A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific…
Date: 29th Jul - 23rd Dec 2026
Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum! Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food…
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