Stowmarket News & Community Stories

Free and lower-cost family activities for the summer holidays, with a few local events and plenty of ideas for inexpensive days around Stowmarket.

A personal wander around Stowmarket Food and Drink Festival, with good food, friendly faces and plenty of local buzz.

A proud local shout-out to the Stowmarket finalists in the Muddy Stilettos Suffolk & Cambs Awards 2026, from food and flowers to fitness and wellbeing.

Looking for things to do in Stowmarket? From local events and regular activities to community groups, culture, fitness and family-friendly ideas, here’s a simple guide to getting more out of the town.

Tired of awkward networking events and constant sales pitches? Martina shares how Women Inspired Network is creating a refreshing space for businesswomen in Stowmarket to connect without pressure. A space where genuine conversations, support, and real relationships come first.

Hidden stories, explosive history and surprising local links. Discover what makes Stowmarket more interesting than you think.

Stowmarket counsellor Vicky Godfrey shares her personal journey into the profession, the feelings she sees again and again, and the wealth of mental health support available right here in town.

It's Good Friday and the Easter holidays are in full swing — here's your round-up of brilliant last-minute things to do across Stowmarket and the surrounding area this Easter.

The John Peel Centre just won a national award. Find out what makes this Stowmarket venue one of the best independent music spaces in the country.

When my husband and I moved to Stowmarket, we nearly didn't stay. This is the story of what changed.