Halesworth has a relaxed pace of life as befits a Suffolk market town established for over a thousand years, but beneath this calm exterior there is plenty of activity.

Indoor events are held at The Rifle Hall and the Methodist Church Hall (both in London Road) or in St.Mary’s Church Hall, (tucked away at the end of Steeple End, near the Church). In general large outdoor events such as fetes are held in the Town Park or in the Town itself, where the Thoroughfare naturally lends itself to processions and to street fair events such as Thoroughfair.

Halesworth is twinned with both Bouchain in France and Eitorf in Germany. An enthusiastic Twinning Association arranges reciprocal visits.

The surrounding countryside is easily accessible for walkers and cyclists, with the Heritage Coast within 10 miles. Inland, the gently undulating Suffolk countryside is dotted with other market towns and small villages, often with a notable church and perhaps a pub and a common. Off the main roads scattered farms and houses, some moated, shelter off oak-tree lined lanes, and all under wonderful wide Suffolk skies. The rivers in this area are home to heron, kingfisher and otter. Deer roam Dunwich Forest and the coastal area, and the RSPB Nature Reserve at Minsmere is home to all manner of wildlife. In addition to the Town Park, open space areas close to the town are The Folly and the Millennium Green.

The old buildings of the central area of Halesworth are full of character and easy on the eye, their presence enhancing the friendly feel of the town. The town shops are predominantly independent traders who offer an attractive range of goods and services.

Market Day is every Wednesday with stalls in the Market Place. A Country Market (home produced goods) is held on Friday mornings in St.Mary’s Church Hall. A local Produce Market is held monthly in nearby Holton — see our Blythweb Calendar.

Around the town circular signs, featuring a duck, are sunk into the ground. These are waymarks for the route of the Town Trail, which, together with the information boards along the way, prove an informative walk and an excellent way of getting to know Halesworth.

Halesworth is a lovely town, set in a lovely area. A great place to live in or to visit.