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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
East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best wildlife… East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best…
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Posted: 10th Mar 2026
East Anglia has splendid beaches, beautiful stately homes and estates, some of the best wildlife…
Top Attractions 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.
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…
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
Date: 23rd Aug - 23rd Aug 2026
Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings! Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings!
Music by Moonlight Queen v ABBA
Date: 26th Jun - 26th Jun 2026
Music, moonlight and Helmingham - a magical combination Music, moonlight and Helmingham - a magical combination
Date: 16th Aug - 16th Aug 2026
Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings! Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings!
Adventure Cinema
Date: 3rd Jul - 5th Jul 2026
The UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema shows come to Helmingham Hall. The UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema shows come to Helmingham Hall.
Featured Businesses in Stowmarket
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…
Burnt House Vineyard
Guided Tours & Tastings run April to September Guided Tours & Tastings run April to September
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…
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.
Trending Items
Date: 12th Nov - 12th Dec 2026
Tickets for this year's Illuminated Garden Trail on sale in July. Tickets for this year's Illuminated Garden Trail on sale in July.
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…
Date: 28th Jun - 28th Jun 2026
June 28th is the Middy’s popular vintage bus day when we will have a display the kind of road… June 28th is the Middy’s popular vintage bus day when we will have a display the kind of road…
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.
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