Heveningham Hall is an 18th century estate set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. The Fair is has been running for 13 years, and last year over 8,000 people attended. Organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, all proceeds go to the six village communities adjoining the estate and other worthy causes. There’s something for everyone from the dancing diggers to children’s entertainments. Come and join us!
Main Ring & Exhibits
The main ring offers an array of events throughout the day providing an exciting focal point. Outside the main ring there are many other attractions including the Sheep Show, a Rabbit Display, music, many children’s entertainments and much more. Below are a few of the attractions we have this year:
Main Ring
Main Ring
Main Ring
Main Ring
Main Ring
The Suffolk Punch is the oldest breed of working horse in the world and is unique in its chesnut colour.
Orangery Area
Mouth to Mouth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors The Bard meets Fawlty Towers meets Wind in The Willows, Shakespeare’s shortest (and silliest) play is brought to life in an anarchic, Hi Octane New production! A rip roaring farce for all the family. (Dogs! Cats! Toads! ) Ridiculous coincidences! Preposterous misunderstandings! Manic slapstick! 12.00 to 1.45 with a 15 minute interval.
Orangery Area
Zahara Belly Dance perform all over the county providing demonstrations of this wonderful dance form that originated centuries ago in the Middle East. The group is made up of dancers from amongst Henrietta’s belly dance classes which take place in and around Ipswich. The dances include a beautiful veil dance and several lively folkloric style dances with influences from Morocco and Upper Egypt.
Today we are giving everyone the chance to have a go at clay shooting. Come and have a go and chat to our friendly staff. www.highlodge.co.uk
The Suffolk School of Samba brings the magic of the carnival to the Fair once again. Dancers and drummers performing all kinds of African and Brazilian music with accompanying choreography.
Come and have a go on this white knuckle bungee experience with the exciting sensation of acceleration, the feeling of height at the summit of the ejection, a feeling of weightlessness and then a quick feeling of free-fall as you go down.
Exhibition of classic/vintage cars, tractors and static & steam engines.
Near Children’s Area
Not to be missed – a humourous, educational, live stage show all about sheep.
For enquiries telephone 01986 798151
For more info on the country fair please visit www.countryfair.co.uk
