In the run up to Christmas, Woodbridge is stunning. The Window displays alone are worth a visit, thanks to the Competition to win the coveted Best in Town. Christmas Elves seem to have worked through many nights with extraordinary creativity. The competition was expertly run, as it has been since its inception 19 years ago, […]
On 30th December Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum is hosting a ‘Christmas Craft Morning’ between 10am and 12pm for children aged 3-10. Participants are encouraged to bring their used wrapping paper to transform into works of art. Normal admission fees apply though, once inside, all activities are free. Children must be supervised by an adult. Hot […]
Staff at a care home in Woodbridge has received a “good” rating following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) check-up. Woodbridge Lodge Care Home, which is run by Kingsley Healthcare, received good ratings in three areas of the report including its effectiveness, caring and responsive qualities. And the inspectors found the service, in Burkitt Road, to […]
The G&K Estates Woodbridge Christmas Window competition is now in its 19th year! We are proud to announce that this years’s category winners are: Small Window – Robert Douglas Hair Workshop Medium Window and Overall winner – The Happiness Store Large Window – The Woodbridge Kitchen Company Non-Retail Window – East Coast Diner Thanks […]
The Artspace Gallery in Woodbridge’s Thoroughfare will be graced in January by an exhibition of paintings by noted local artist John Roberts. His works have taken in the grandeur of great cities such as Budapest, Vienna and Prague, and his paintings are in the hands of collectors around the world. But he always comes back […]
Arthur C Clarke once said: “How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is clearly Ocean.” He had a point. 71% of the earth’s surface is covered with water and this may help explain our fascination with the sea and all things maritime. On the East Coast we are acutely aware of this. The marine industry accounts […]
Unruly Pig is named as a UK Top 50 Gastropub. Owner is ‘ humbled “ and ‘hugely proud “ There was huge celebration and clinking of champagne glasses at The Unruly Pig In Woodbridge ( yesterday / earlier this week) as they heard the news that they are officially an Estrella Damm UK […]
A plantation of 135 sparkling trees sprung up last weekend across Woodbridge. This was organised by Clare Perkins as a Director of Choose Woodbridge. Local businesses were the backbone of a slick operation. Notcutts Garden Centre supplied the trees the quality of which has already been widely praised. Clare’s excellent team was led by of […]
The Giant Woodbridge Christmas Street Fair is back on 1st December 2019! There will be more than 120 stalls, bands, carol singers and all shops will be open on the day. The Thoroughfare and top end of Cumberland Street, Quay Street and Church Street and the left side of Market Hill will be closed between 8am-5:30pm […]
There are many extra attractions to entice visitors to Woodbridge in the lead up to Christmas. Here, James Lightfoot, chairman of Choose Woodbridge explains why the town is the perfect place to enjoy the festivities and prepare for the big day. November is the beginning of Christmas-themed events and the festive cheer will continue as […]
