EVENTS

From family-friendly activities and creative workshops to talks, tours, and school projects, our programme is designed to help people of all ages experience St Mary’s afresh; Not just as a place of worship, but as a vibrant hub for heritage, learning, and community life.

Event Programme

Our full programme is still being finalised. Please check back here regularly or follow us on social media for the latest updates and announcements.

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP

27th November, 7pm

**FULLY BOOKED**

Join us for an evening of festive fun creating your own traditional foliage wreath to take home.

Venue: Tattingstone Village Hall

  • We have 20 places available for this event.
  • Participation is free (donations welcome)
  • Drinks and nibbles provided.

Contact Linda Smalley on 07803 589862 to book.

CHURCH HISTORY EXHIBITION

Venue: St Mary’s, Tattingstone

Discover the fascinating story of the church and its place in the life of the village. Through images, documents and artefacts, the exhibition brings to life centuries of heritage and community.

'ENJOYING ST MARYS CHURCH' HISTORY TALK WITH ROY TRICKER

30th January '26, 7pm

Venue: St Mary’s, Tattingstone

Join Roy Tricker, for a fascinating evening ‘Enjoying St Marys Church’. Roy is passionate about sharing his love of historic churches. A prolific speaker and writer, he has given countless talks, written over 200 church guidebooks, and appeared on radio and TV.

THE SUFFOLK WITCH TRIALS ‘POP UP’ EXHIBITION

Venue: St Mary’s, Tattingstone

This touring exhibition (in association with Babergh District Council and Suffolk Archives) uncovers the lives of those accused during the witch trials, giving voice to the people whose stories are often forgotten.

GUIDED HERITAGE WALK

Take a walk through history with a guided tour of the village and surrounding landscape.

Explore hidden stories, discover historic landmarks, and see the places that inspired generations.

WORKSHOP: HAND BUILT POTTERY

Venue: St Mary’s, Tattingstone

Get hands-on with clay in this creative workshop. Learn traditional pottery techniques, shaping and decorating your own piece to take home, with guidance from a skilled ceramic artist.

CONSTABLE 250

Venue: St Mary’s, Tattingstone

Celebrate 250 years since the birth of the artist John Constable. As part of the wider programme organised by Colchester and Ipswich Museums. Join us for local activities marking the life and legacy of Suffolk’s most famous painter and his links to Tattingstone.

MOTH TRAPPING and WILDLIFE MORNING

Venue: St Mary’s, Tattingstone

Set moth traps around the churchyard and return the next morning. Learn how to identify different species and watch them safely released. We’ll also talk about the swifts that nest nearby and the grassland wildlife that makes the churchyard such a rich habitat.