One millennium. One building. One thousand stories.
Events
Heritage Open Day – Sunday 19th September
5 Aug 2021
Explore the Guildhall’s fascinating 1000-year story with
free entry and free guided tours!
Sunday 19th September
10am – 5pm
The Guildhall has been a fixture on its namesake street for at least 800 years and has had many different identities over the centuries.
Criminal court, library, wedding venue, armoury (!), WW2 Operations HQ, to name a few!
From its turbulent relationship with the Medieval Abbey of St Edmundsbury to its crucial role defending the Suffolk skies during the Battle of Britain, the Guildhall has always been at the heart of local events.