PLAN YOUR VISIT

Please note all information below is subject to change

Travel to Halesworth

BY RAIL

The rail station is a short walk from 3 of the Festival venues and a further 2 minutes to the heart of the town.

BY CAR

From Norwich, take the A146 then the B1332 to Bungay.
From Bungay take the A144 to Halesworth.
From Ipswich and London, take the A12 north and turn onto the A144 just north of
Darsham.
From Lowestoft, take the A12 south, turn right on to A145 at Blythburgh and then
left onto the B1123.

PARKING IN HALESWORTH

There are several car parks in Halesworth – as you can see from the map below, they are well placed for the town centre and the 6 festival venues

SOME ALLOW LONG TERM PARKING – OTHERS ONLY SHORT TERM

Car Parks in Halesworth

Parking fees apply most allow paynent by cash, card or Ringgo app

The Coop Supermarket, Saxons Way, Halesworth, IP19 8LU = FREE 24 hours
Angel Link North, Halesworth, Suffolk, United Kingdom, IP19 85 – £ long stay
Angel Link South Car Park, Halesworth, IP19 8S – £ long stay
Thoroughfare Town Car Park, Halesworth, IP19 8AH – £ 4 hours max
Bridge Street Car Park, IP 19 8AB – £ long stay
Station Road Car Park, Station Road, Halesworth, IP19 8BZ £ all day
Halesworth Station Car Park, The Railway Station, Halesworth, IP19 8BZ £ all day
Market Place -FREE parking Thursday max 2 hours – Saturday CLOSED ON SUNDAY

Prices and locations for specific times can be found here on Parkopedia

MAP OF VENUES AND PARKING

TRAVEL BY BUS

Local services connect Halesworth with Beccles, Bungay, Lowestoft, Norwich and Southwold. Timetables are available at www.suffolkonboard.com.

GETTING AROUND HALESWORTH

THE HOPPA SHUTTLE BUS.

There is a return shuttle service for anyone with mobility issues to reach certain performances comfortably: Click here for Hoppa Timetable – COMING SOON

FIND YOUR WAY AROUND THE FESTIVAL VENUES

The festival has expanded in to a multitude of different places around the town of Halesworth, offering unique performance spaces spread over 6 exciting venues.

VENUE ADDRESSES AND POSTCODES

Below you can see the distances between the venues to help plan your day.

Angel Stage
- The Angel Hotel, 30 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, IP19 8A
Cut Theatre / Cut Studio / Cut Kiln Radio
- The Cut, New Cut Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BY
Kings’ Theatre
- Kings’ Car Showroom, 46 Quay St, Halesworth, IP19 SEY
Museum Exhibition
- The Halesworth Museum, The Railway Station, Station Road, Halesworth, IP19 8BZ
Rifle Hall Stage
- The Rifle Hall, 47 London Rd, Halesworth, IP19 8LR
White Swan Theatre
- The White Swan, 4 London Rd, Halesworth, IP19 8LH

WALK TIMES BETWEEN VENUES (APPROXIMATE)

GET TO KNOW HALESWORTH

WHILE YOU ARE HERE:

VISIT THE HALESWORTH TOWN WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS

FOOD AND DRINK at INK FESTIVAL VENUES

During the Festival there will be plenty of places to stop for refreshments.

Halesworth also offers a wide choice of places offering everything from sandwiches, deli plates, takeaways, pub food to fine dining.

THE GALLERY AT THE CUT (SECOND FLOOR) for delicious lunches

Famous Suffolk Black Dog Deli owners bring their best flavours to the Festival in a pop up restaurant – not to be missed!

Black Dog Deli festival Café serving delicious sit-down lunches with fresh salads, desserts and wine from noon. Also home-cooked pastries, and cakes from 9.30

Black Dog Deli Festival Café
Open from 9.30am -5pm – Lunch from 12pm
Serving delicious sit down or take away lunches with fresh salads, desserts and wine from midday
Home-cooked pastries, and cakes from 9.30am

THE SUFFOLK COFFEE COMPANY (SECOND FLOOR) freshly roasted coffee

Christopher Rayner-Green founder of the UK’s most bespoke Coffee Roastery brings his Suffolk blend to the Gallery at the Cut.

Open from 10-5pm
Serving freshly roasted coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Beans and ground coffee for sale to enjoy at home.

THE FOYER AT THE CUT (GROUND FLOOR)

Café run by the Cut Café Volunteers
Open from 9.30am
Serving snacks, drinks and light meals

REFRESHMENTS AT THE OTHER VENUES

The Angel Hotel

Perfect for a pre theatre meal – bookings are open – 01986 873365
Thoroughfare, Halesworth – Open from 9m – 10pm
Serving food 12-2.30pm and 5.30-9.00pm
The Stables offers a wine and gin bar exclusively for INK from 5.30pm tbc
Serving food in Cleone’s Italian Restaurant 12-2.30pm and 6pm-9pm

The White Swan, London Road, Halesworth
Open from 12 noon -11.00pm
Curry night on Thursday night 5-9pm booking essential 01986 872273
Sunday from 2pm Hog Roast – first come first served

The Rifle Hall
London Road, Halesworth
Rural Coffee Caravan will be serving coffees and light refreshments From 10am to 5pm

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EATING AND SHOPPING IN HALESWORTH – there is so much choice

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ANCIENT HOUSE BISTRO – breakfast, lunch and dinner – in a family-run eatery – open Thursday – Saturday
THE ANGEL HOTEL – Bar, Restaurant And Rooms – for a range of carefully prepared, great value, authentic dishes. Pre theatre bookings available.
BLACK DOG DELI- Deli, Restaurant, Café – showcasing the fantastic artisan products coming from our region.
THE BOARDING HOUSE – Restaurant, Cocktails And Rooms – enjoy beautiful food in a beautiful setting.
CLEONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT at the ANGEL HOTEL – Authentic Italian Food
EDWARDS RESTAURANT – For Home Cooking at its best
FARMHOUSE BAKERY – filled rolls, sandwiches and cakes eat in or take away
FOCUS ORGANIC – café and take away at our Deli, Health & Lifestyle shop
ROSE AND RHUBARB – coffee and delicious home made cakes and savouries
SEASHELL – Halesworth’s fresh and beautifully cooked Fish And Chips
WHITE HART– A town centre pub with a friendly welcome, enjoy delicious fresh food and quality drinks. It’s best to book on 01986 873386. Brunch served 10-12 – dining times vary – please check with their website.
WHITE SWAN – A friendly local pub serving real ales – curry nights and a Hog Roast at weekends

SHOP

One of the last independently owned thoroughfares, Halesworth offers a unique
shopping experience with traditional shops nestled alongside their modern
counterparts

Boutique 14a – Quality women’s Clothing and Accessories
Cecily Amy – Opticians
Coopers – For Home And Garden
Densons – Jewellers
The Feed Barn – pet supplies
Halesworth Florist & Greengrocer – Greengrocers, Florists, Gifts
Halesworth Book Shop – Books, Gifts And Cards – open every day of the Festival!
Hetty’s Little Copy Shop – Gifts And Printing Services
Horse And Garden – Pet Supplies, Equestrian Store, Garden And Gifts
Hunk Dory – Retro and Vintage Store
HUUS – Contemporary Home Accessories & Gifts
MELONS – greengrocer
Jools And Rose Boutique – Contemporary women’s Clothing And Accessories
Market Place Wine Shop – Well chosen wines, spirits and beers
Valerie’s Consignment Store – Pristine, Pre-Loved Clothes
Fit 2 Vape – Vape Shop

STAY

Here some ideas of where to stay during your visit. Stay a while and visit the East Suffolk Coast.

The Boarding House, Halesworth – Boutique Guest House and B&B
The Angel Hotel, Halesworth
Bridge Street Garden Studio, Halesworth
Satis House Hotel, Yoxford
Vicarage Farmhouse B&B, Bungay
Wilderness Reserve, Sibton
Ivy Grange Farm Barn book here (sleeps up to 7)
Ivy Grange Farm B&B book here

ACCESSIBILITY

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