What's on inLeiston


Welcome to Leiston

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Leiston - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Leiston to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Leiston

Tourist Attractions


Long Shop Steam Museum

Our Museum is on the original Garrett Works site and covers 200 years of Leiston's amazing social and industrial history. An educational visit to the Long Shop Steam Museum will help pupils to build up a picture of a famous person like Richard Garrett III or Elizabeth…

Orford Castle

This unique polygonal keep survives almost intact. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II to help control the barons of Norfolk and Suffolk. The castle was built to a highly innovative design, and the progress of its construction is detailed in royal documents.…

Aldeburgh Golf Club

Aldeburgh Golf Club ‐ golf course in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01728 452408 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Aldeburgh Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Southwold Golf Club

Southwold Golf Club ‐ golf course in Southwold, Suffolk. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01502 723234 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Southwold Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Thorpeness Golfclub

Thorpeness Golfclub ‐ golf course in Leiston, Suffolk. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01728 454351 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Thorpeness Golfclub golf courseclub.…

Halesworth Golf Club

Halesworth Golf Club ‐ golf course in Halesworth, Suffolk. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01986 875567 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Halesworth Golf Club golf courseclub.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Leiston? See our list of attractions in Leiston, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.