Gainsborough Line Events

Event Date Details
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walk from Sudbury Station to Marks Tey Station
This walk starts at Sudbury Railway Station and heads south, following the Stour valley path for about half of the walk. It finishes at Marks Tey Railway Station where one can catch the hourly train back to Sudbury.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.britishwalks.org/walks/2005/699.php
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
The Quay Theatre Sudbury
Quay Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2AN, Approximately a 15 Minute walk from Sudbury Station. Proceed a short distance along Station Road, take a left at the Leisure Centre, and follow the path of the old railway line, after crossing the disused railway bridge, take right over another bridge and the theatre will be on your right. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Sudbury station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01787 374745
Website: www.quaytheatre.org.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Sudbury Events
Events in and around the town of Sudbury. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Sudbury station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.sudburysociety.co.uk/Events
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
East Anglian Railway Museum Chappel
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Chappel, Essex. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Chappel and Wakes Colne station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01206 242524
Website: www.earm.co.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
The Kingfisher Leisure Centre Sudbury
Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 2SU. A very short walk from Sudbury Railway Station. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Sudbury station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01787 375656
Website: kingfisher.leisureconnection.co.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
River Stour Trust River Trips Sudbury
The Quay, Quay Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2AN. Approximately a 15 Minute walk from Sudbury Station. Proceed a short distance along Station Road, take a left at the Leisure Centre, and follow the path of the old railway line, after crossing the disused railway bridge, take right over another bridge and into the centre on your right. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Sudbury station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01787 372602
Website: www.riverstourtrust.org/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Chappel Galleries
Colchester Road, Chappel, Essex. CO6 2DE. Half a mile from Chappel Station Open Thursdays to Sundays inclusive, 10am to 5pm. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Chappel and Wakes Colne station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01206 240326
Website: www.chappelgalleries.co.uk/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walk from Marks Tey Station to Braintree Station
A fairly straightforward walk between the two towns, following in part the Essex Way. From Marks Tey Railway Station to Braintree Railway Station, where one can catch a train to Witham and then back to Marks Tey Railway Station.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.britishwalks.org/walks/2004/630.php
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
The Colne Valley Festival Chappel
Sponsored 5 km & 10 km fun runs on the all weather paths and boardwalk on Millenium Green, Chappel, Essex. A few minutes walk from Chappel & Wakes Colne Railway Station. Proceed down Station Road, over the main road, and the green is on the left after the Swan public house. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Chappel and Wakes Colne station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01206 240819
Website: www.colnevalleyfestival.org/
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walk from Marks Tey Station to Manningtree Station
This walk starts from Marks Tey Railway Station and finishes at Manningtree Railway Station, where one can catch the hourly train back to Marks Tey.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.britishwalks.org/walks/2004/635.php
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
Walks from Bures station
Walks from Bures station.You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Bures station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01473 264263
Website: www.dedhamvalestourvalley.org/downloads.asp?PageId=128
   
Jan 01 -
Dec 31
BookHopper
Join this online club to swap your books with others. Get books you haven't read yet in exchange for those you have. Ideal for commuters.
Tel: N/a
Website: www.bookhopper.com/
   
Jan 02 -
Dec 23
Gainsborough's House Sudbury
46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk. CO10 2EU. A 10 minute walk from Sudbury Station. Follow the direction signs. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Bank Holiday Sundays 2pm to 5pm. Bank Holiday Mondays 2pm to 5pm. Closed Sundays & Between Christmas & New Year. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Sudbury station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01787 372958
Website: www.gainsborough.org/whatson/index.asp
   
Oct 05 -
Dec 24
Chappel Galleries
October 6 to 28th, Exhibition of Katherine Hamiltons work, Journeys East to West with Monograph. November 3rd to 25th, Dione Page RWA, inside, outside. December 1st to 24th, a Christmas Exhibition. Chappel Galleries, Colchester Road, Chappel, Essex. CO6 2DE. Half a mile from Chappel Station Open Thursdays to Sundays inclusive, 10am to 5pm. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Chappel and Wakes Colne station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01206 240326
Website: www.chappelgalleries.co.uk/
   
Dec 15 -
Dec 22
East Anglian Railway Museum Chappel
Day out with Thomas and Santa, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd December. For Further Details see the website. Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Chappel, Essex. You might like to consider 'letting the train take the strain' and arrive and depart by train. Chappel and Wakes Colne station is on the Marks Tey to Sudbury branch line (The Gainsborough Line). It has an hourly service which connects with the main line from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.
Tel: 01206 242524
Website: www.earm.co.uk/
 

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