Though many of the Warm Spaces in and around Suffolk may pause their availability over the festive season, the following spaces will be open and offering their warm welcome on the dates listed below, though some may be operating with variations to their usual sessions.
The locations of these, and other, Warm Spaces can be found on our website map.
Suffolk Libraries Warm Spaces will be closed for the Bank Holiday days over the Christmas period but open as normal on other days, however Leiston Library is hosting a special event on Christmas Day. Please check your local library for it’s usual opening times and for its Warm Space details, as listed on the Suffolk Libraries Be Kind in Kind page.
| Saturday 24th December, Christmas Eve | ||
| Haverhill – River of Life Community Church, (Carols and festive nibbles) | CB9 0JB | From 17.00 |
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 07.00 – 14.00 |
| Felixstowe – Emmaus – Community Cafe | IP3 8EB | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 17.00 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure – Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 07.00 – 14.00 |
| Somersham – Somersham & District Community Shop | IP8 4PF | 09.00 – 13.00 |
| Harleston (Norfolk) – The Swan Hotel. (Need help getting there – contact Robin) Email Robin or call The Swan Hotel on: 01379 852221 | IP20 9AN | 10.00 – 19.00 |
| Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall. Refreshments & games available. | IP21 4LT | 20.00 – 22.00 |
| Hopton – Hopton Community Cafe, High Street Chapel (Carol Service/ refreshments) | IP22 2QX | 16.00 – 17.00 |
| Elmswell – The Wesley | IP30 9EE | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Sunday 25th December, Christmas Day | ||
| Ipswich – Salvation Army Citadel | IP4 4PH | (Christmas Day lunch – now fully booked) |
| Felixstowe – Salvation Army, Cobbold Road | IP11 7EL | We believe that no one should be on their own for Christmas. If you would like to join us for our Church Service from 10.30 am followed by a Christmas Dinner, then call 07500 058 657 or email Jackie |
| Felixstowe – Cuppa café | IP11 9AA | (Free Christmas Day lunch – book in advance 01394 547160) |
| Wickham Market – All Saints Church, £3 per head Christmas day lunch at 1pm | IP13 0SA | Advance booking helpful but last-minute bookings still welcome. Contact Leslie |
| Leiston Library – cuppa/mince pie/friendly company | IP16 4ER | 10.00 – 11.30 |
| Bury St Edmunds – St Benedict’s School | IP32 6RH | (Christmas Day lunch – please book in advance by calling 01284 754 967) |
| Ipswich – The Golf Hotel | IP4 5TR | On your own for Christmas Day? The Golf Hotel is offering a free Christmas Day lunch for up to 10 individuals at the venue. Contact Amanda on 01473 727 450 for more info. |
| Norwich – St Andrew’s Hall | NR3 1AU | Norwich Open Christmas. 11.00 – 17.00. Free meal, warmth, company & entertainment for those alone, homeless or struggling financially. [Free transport for those in greater Norwich area leave message on 01603 510 751 – Option 1 and someone will return your request.] |
| Harleston (Norfolk) – The Swan Hotel | IP20 9AN | 10.00 – 19.00 (Need help getting there – contact Robin) Email Robin or call The Swan Hotel on 01379 852 221 |
| Monday 26th December, Boxing Day | ||
| Beccles – Butchers Arms. Free cuppa and always a warm welcome | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Harleston (Norfolk) – The Swan Hotel. (Need help getting there – contact Robin) Email Robin or call The Swan Hotel on 01379 852 221 | IP20 9AN | 15.00 – 19.00 |
| Dereham – MeetUpMondays at Red Lion | NR19 2DJ | 10.00 – 13.00 |
| Ipswich – St Helens Primary School. Refreshments, program of activities for children, and a space to connect with others | IP4 2LR | 11.30 – 13.30 |
| Tuesday 27th December, Bank Holiday | ||
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 06.00 – 14.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 22.00 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure – Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 06.00 – 14.00 |
| Felixstowe – St Philips Community Hub | IP11 2LY | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Felixstowe – Salvation Army, Cobbold Road | IP11 7EL | 10.00 – 15.00 Tea, coffee and biscuits all day. Lunch: Soup and a roll at 12.00. |
| Woodbridge – 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts | IP12 1BY | 09.00 – 15.00 |
| Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall. Refreshments & games available | IP21 4LT | 20.00 – 22.00 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Wednesday 28th December | ||
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 06.00 – 21.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 22.00 |
| Ipswich – CHIp – Community Hub Ipswich CIC (Wednesdays at 2pm there is also a creative writing activity) | IP1 1TW | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Ipswich – St Helens Primary School. Refreshments, programme of activities for children, and a space to connect with others. | IP4 2LR | 11.30 – 13.30 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure – Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 06.00 – 21.00 |
| Somersham – Somersham & District Community Shop | IP8 4PF | 09.00 – 13.00 |
| Felixstowe – Broadway House | IP11 7RH | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Hollesley – Village Hall, Twixmas Chinwag (Over 65s) | IP12 3QR | 14.00 -16.00 |
| Bedfield & Monk Soham – Community Hub | IP13 7JH | 09.15 – 17.00 |
| Great Finborough – Chestnut Horse | IP14 3AT | 12.00 – 14.00 |
| Westleton – Village Hall (Free Christmas biscuits, with a paid drink – £2) | IP17 3AD | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| Southwold – The Harbour Inn | IP18 6TA | 15.00 – 17.00 |
| Harleston – Memorial Leisure Centre Meeting Room | IP20 9DD | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Elmswell – The Wesley | IP30 9EE | 08.30 – 16.30 |
| Walsham Le Willows – The Priory Room | IP31 3AB | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Lowestoft – MeetUpMondays-On-Wednesday and Mince Pies at The Norman Warrior | NR32 2RB | 10.30 – 12.30 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Thursday 29th December | ||
| Thurlow – Village Hall | CB9 7LA | 15.00 – 17.00 |
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 06.00 – 21.00 |
| Ipswich – CHIp – Community Hub Ipswich CIC
(Thursdays at 10am there is also a philosophy discussion, and at 2pm a card making activity) |
IP1 1TW | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 22.00 |
| Ipswich – Winter Warmth at Safe Harbour (Top Up Shop only) | IP4 2LS | 13.00 – 15.00 |
| Ipswich – MeetUpMondays-On-Thursdays at The Golf Hotel | IP4 5TR | 12.00 – 14.00 |
| Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall | IP21 4LT | 13.30 – 15.00 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure, Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 06.00 – 21.00 |
| Somersham – Somersham & District Community Shop | IP8 4PF | 08.00 – 18.00 |
| Woolverstone – Berners Hall | IP9 1AR | 10.00 – 13.00 |
| Tattingstone – Village Hall | IP9 2ND | 09.30 – 12.30 |
| Felixstowe – St Philips Community Hub | IP11 2LY | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Felixstowe – Broadway House | IP11 7RH | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Felixstowe – Seaton Road Methodist Church | IP11 9BT | 11.00 – 15.00 |
| Wickham Market – All Saints Church (Open Pantry Foodbank) | IP13 0SA | 09.00-11.00 |
| Bedfield & Monk Soham – Community Hub | IP13 7JH | 09.15 – 17.00 |
| Hasketon – Victory Hall | IP13 6JD | 10.00 – 13.00 |
| Westleton – Village Hall (Free Christmas biscuits, with a paid drink – £2) | IP17 3AD | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| Elmswell – The Wesley | IP30 9EE | 08.30 – 16.30 |
| Ingham Church – Teachers House | IP31 1NQ | 10.00 – 17.00 |
| Bury St Edmunds – St Edmundsbury Cathedral | IP33 1LS | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Lowestoft – Saint Andrews Church | NR32 2DQ | 10.00 – 18.00 |
| Wrentham – MeetUpMondays-On-Thursdays at The Five Bells | NR34 7JF | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Friday 30th December | ||
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 06.00 – 21.00 |
| Ipswich – CHIp – Community Hub Ipswich CIC
(Also at 10am on Fridays there is a painting activity) |
IP1 1TW | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 22.00 |
| Ipswich – St Helens Primary School
Refreshments, programme of activities for children, and a space to connect with others. |
IP4 2LR | 11.30 – 13.30 |
| Rushmere – Rushmere GNS Warm Welcome at Dumbarton Rd Scout Hall (Free Lunch provided but must book by ringing or texting Michelle on 07570 093 097) | IP4 3JP | 12.30 – 15.30 |
| Claydon & Barham – Church Hall | IP6 0PT | 10.00 – 12.30 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure – Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 06.00 – 21.00 |
| Somersham – Somersham & District Community Shop | IP8 4PF | 09.00 – 16.00 |
| Felixstowe – Broadway House | IP11 7RH | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Woodbridge – 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts | IP12 1BY | 09.00 – 15.00 |
| Westleton – Village Hall (Free Christmas biscuits, with a paid drink – £2) | IP17 3AD | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall. Refreshments & games available. Bingo courtesy of Fressingfield Scouts (small charge for this) | IP21 4LT | 19.30 – 22.00 |
| Elmswell – The Wesley, | IP30 9EE | 08.30 – 16.30 |
| Badwell Ash – Village Hall | IP31 3DH | 10.00 – 14.00 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Saturday 31st December, New Year’s Eve | ||
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 08.00 – 14.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 17.00 |
| Ipswich – CHIp – Community Hub Ipswich CIC. (Also at 10am on Saturdays there is a drumming and percussion activity) | IP1 1TW | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure – Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 08.00 – 14.00 |
| Somersham – Somersham & District Community Shop | IP8 4PF | 09.00 – 13.00 |
| Syleham and Wingfield Village Hall – Informal family oriented get together with background music and buffet | IP21 4LT | 20.00 – 22.00 |
| Elmswell – The Wesley | IP30 9EE | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Sunday 1st January, New Year’s Day | ||
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 13.00 – 20.00 |
| Ipswich – St Helens Primary School. Refreshments, programme of activities for children, and a space to connect with others. | IP4 2LR | 11.30 – 13.30 |
| Westleton – Village Hall (Village Fireworks – meet in the hall first and afterwards for refreshments and raffle). | IP17 3AD | 16.30 – 19.30 |
| Hopton – Community Cafe, High Street Chapel (Church Service/refreshments). | IP22 2QX | 10.30 – 12.00 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
| Monday 2nd January, Bank Holiday | ||
| Dedham – MeetUpMondays at The Sun Inn | CO7 6DF | 11.00 – 12.00 |
| Sudbury – Abbeycroft Leisure – Kingfisher Leisure Centre | CO10 2SU | 06.00 – 14.00 |
| Ipswich – Geek Retreat | IP4 1DU | 10.00 – 22.00 |
| Hadleigh – MeetUpMondays at The George | IP7 5AL | 11.00 – 12.30 |
| Hadleigh – Abbeycroft Leisure – Hadleigh Pool & Leisure Centre | IP7 5BH | 06.00 – 14.00 |
| Layham – Village Hall | IP7 5LY | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| Stowmarket – Our Lady’s Catholic Church | IP14 1AP | 11.00 – 15.00 |
| Snape – MeetUpMondays at The Golden Key | IP17 1SA | 10.30 – 12.00 |
| Westleton – Village Hall (Free Christmas biscuits, with a paid drink – £2) | IP17 3AD | 10.00 – 12.00 |
| Bury St Edmunds – St George’s Church Room | IP32 6JZ | 14.30 – 16.30 |
| Elmswell – The Wesley | IP30 9EE | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| Ingham Church – Teachers House | IP31 1NQ | 10.00 – 17.00 |
| Dereham – MeetUpMondays at Red Lion | NR19 2DJ | 10.00 – 13.00 |
| Lowestoft – MeetUpMondays at the Norman Warrior | NR32 2RB | 10.30 – 12.30 |
| Beccles – Butchers Arms | NR34 9YT | 15.00 – 18.00 |
