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Visit Framlingham Welcome to Visit Framlingham - Discover the charm of our historic market town nestled in the heart of .

Explore Framlingham Castle, stroll through picturesque streets and enjoy our vibrant local shops and eateries

09/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🌳 Calling all parkrun tourists! 🏃‍♂️📍
We’ve got an absolute gem of a parkrun for you to add to your list! 🙌
📍 Thomas Mills parkrun, Framlingham, Suffolk
A lovely, flat, two-lap course with plenty of parking, set in the grounds of Thomas Mills High School — the very school attended by Ed Sheeran! 🎸🎶 You can run around the same fields where he once took part in PE lessons! 🏃‍♂️ Who knows, you might even feel inspired to Shape of You your next PB! 😉
And don’t rush off after crossing the finish line! 📸 If you’re lucky enough to grab a photo with the main man himself, even better!
Then make a day of it and explore our gorgeous market town of Framlingham. ❤️
🛍️ Have a mooch around our fabulous Saturday market on Market Hill.
🏰 Wander up to the magnificent Framlingham Castle — perhaps the inspiration behind Castle on the Hill!
⛪ Pop into St Michael’s Church and discover the tomb of Henry VIII’s illegitimate son, Henry FitzRoy.
A brilliant parkrun, a beautiful town and plenty to explore afterwards. What more could a parkrun tourist ask for? 😍
Run, explore, discover Framlingham! 🏃‍♀️🏰🛍️

03/10/2026

🌿✨ Framlingham Market is happening TODAY! ✨🌿
Come along to Market Hill, Framlingham and enjoy a great day out at the market! 🛍️
🍰 Delicious treats
🥖 Local produce
🎁 Unique gifts & handmade goodies
🌸 Something for everyone
Bring your friends and family, have a wander around, support local traders and soak up the atmosphere of beautiful Framlingham! 💚
📍 Market Hill, Framlingham
📅 Today – Saturday 3rd October
Come and say hello! 👋

02/10/2026

Enjoying the calm on Market Hill after a busy day.
Beautiful sky's on the 1st October 2026

🎄 Calling all stallholders! 🎄Framlingham’s Christmas Light Switch On returns on Friday 27 November 2026 — and we’re look...
22/09/2026

🎄 Calling all stallholders! 🎄

Framlingham’s Christmas Light Switch On returns on Friday 27 November 2026 — and we’re looking for fantastic local traders, makers, food vendors and community groups to help make the town centre extra festive.

If you would like to apply for a pitch, please email us with details of your stall, products and any requirements.

📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested in joining us for a brilliant evening of festive shopping, food, entertainment and Christmas cheer. ✨

12/09/2026

On market hill this morning

Colchester morris dancers end if year extravaganza

12/09/2026

Happening on Market Hill today at Framlingham market

11/09/2026

The forecast is good for tomorrow, why not join us on Market Hill, for Framlingham market Pick up some fabulous local produce and soak up the atmosphere in one of our fantastic cafes.

05/09/2026

🏰✨ We’ve joined Instagram! ✨🏰
Fancy seeing more of Framlingham Castle? 👀 Follow us over on Instagram for more castle views, behind-the-scenes moments, history, and plenty of medieval magic! 🏰📸

📲 Go give us a follow: Framlingham Castle
Don’t miss out — come and see what’s happening behind the castle walls! 👑✨

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ FRAMLINGHAM 10K — THIS SUNDAY! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Still thinking about signing up? Fram Flyers still have spaces available...
03/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ FRAMLINGHAM 10K — THIS SUNDAY! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Still thinking about signing up? Fram Flyers still have spaces available for their 10K this Sunday, 6 September! 🎉

And honestly… it’s one of the most scenic 10Ks around! 🌳🏰

⛰️ Take on the iconic Market Hill — with brilliant crowd support to keep you moving!
🏰 Run past Ed’s “Castle on the Hill” 🎶
🌿 Then head out into the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
🙌 Friendly marshals and a fantastic atmosphere
🎉 A welcoming finish area
🍰 Plenty of cake!
🍻 A super-cheap bar
👕 And a funky T-shirt for every finisher!

It’s challenging enough to leave you feeling properly satisfied, but with plenty of support and good vibes along the way. 💪😃

👉 Spaces are still available — so why not make this Sunday a running day to remember?

Sign up here: https://my.raceresult.com/401235/

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

02/09/2026

🌳 DID YOU KNOW? A Giant from California Grows in Our Churchyard! 🌳

Tucked into the graveyard of St Michael's Church, just a short stroll from the Market Hill, stands one of Framlingham's most remarkable — and often overlooked — natural landmarks: a magnificent Giant Redwood (Wellingtonia).

Despite its very English setting, this tree is a true American import. Giant Redwoods are native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, and were first brought to Britain in the 1850s as ornamental specimens, often planted in grand locations like churchyards and country estates. Local legend that "it came from America" turns out to be spot on!

📏 Just how big is it?
Tree recorders have been tracking its growth for years, and the numbers are staggering:

2004: girth of 4.7m

2012: height 26.9m, girth 5.18m

2020: height 34.15m (that's over 112ft!) with a girth of 5.53m

Between 2004 and 2008 alone, its girth grew by 7 inches — a reminder of just how vigorously these giants thrive in the English climate, far from home.

Standing in an open spot, unshaded by neighbouring trees, it's considered one of the finest examples of its kind anywhere in England. 🌲

Next time you're passing St Michael's, look up — you're standing beside a living piece of California, with roots (quite literally) going back to Victorian Framlingham! 🇺🇸➡️🇬🇧

📸 Have a great photo of the tree? Share it in the comments below!

To find out more visit our website at https://visitframlingham.co.uk/category/latest-news/

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