Food Museum
Stowmarket, Suffolk
About Food Museum
Explore the impressive 84-acre site, including 17 historic buildings, animals, nature walks, delicious tasters and more at the Food Market in Suffolk! Things to do Check out the fascinating talks, tours and demonstrations that are happening every day! Families will get the chance to meet horses, have a go at hands-on farming or foraging activities and watch the animal feeding. Feeling a little peckish? Discover the changing exhibitions in the Bone Building. Here you'll find a kitchen that hosts daily tastings of food produced with ingredients from the Museum site. If you're looking for an outdoor adventure, then the river sculpture trail, animal and orchard are beautiful places to take a stroll with your youngsters!
Workshops and events
We have frequent workshops and events throughout the year, from baking workshops in our wood-fired oven to family-friendly festivals.
Food & Drink Visitors can stop off for a drink and homemade food using local ingredients in The Feast cafe.
We've got activities happening every day!
No matter which day you visit the Food Museum, there’s always a talk, tour or demonstration to enjoy - from feeding our horses to having a go at farming traditions.
There's always something to taste or cook
Every day, we have a range of tasters in our demo kitchen linking with our annual exhibition and using ingredients from the museum site.
We've got over 84 acres of land to explore
We're set in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk countryside, with over 84 acres of land to explore including farm and crop areas, open fields, river walks, historic buildings and more
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Summer (1 April to 31 October)
Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-5pm (Mondays on Bank and school holidays)
Winter (1 November – 31 March)
Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm (Mondays on Bank and school holidays)
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-16) : £10.00
- Adult (18++) : £15.00
- Babies and Toddlers (0-4) : Free
Adult £15.00
Concession £13.00
Child (ages 4-16) £10.00
Child (Under 4) Free
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £45.00
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) £30.00
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 3 - 4 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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Contact Details
The Food Museum
Crowe Street
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1DL
England
To get here by car: Use postcode IP14 1PW to Finborough Road, then turn in to Iliffe Way. The museum car park, 'Iliffe Way Carpark' IP14 1SL is on the right. To get here on foot: Use Map directions to ASDA supermarket, IP14 1SL. The museum's main entrance is opposite.
Tel: 01449612229
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