Leisure & Shopping Village

Sakura Studio Gallery wins two award placings a year after winning the UK Small Business Awards for 2025 for Start Up of the Year – and receives another nomination Suffolk-based start-up business Sakura Studio Gallery has been named Best Creative Arts Business finalist in the UK Small Business Awards 2025 to be awarded on 13 December. Founded by young mother Albany Tripp in […]

Stonham Barns Park puts a new tilt on the Christmas trip to see Santa Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday venues – is putting on something slightly different for little ones and their families this Christmas. Breakfast with Santa will see children and their parents having a delicious, cooked […]

Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto and live music bring festive goodwill to families. The second of a series of two weekends of feature-packed Christmas Craft Markets was staged at Stonham Barns Park on 29 and 30 November which attracted crowds from Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.  The two days of festivities included the opportunity for Christmas shopping […]

Stonham Barns Park looks to another major darts final to end the 2025 Season Stonham Barns Park – one of Suffolk’s premier leisure, retail and holiday destinations – is to host the final of a major darts tournament for 2025. The Super Series Darts Final will be staged on Saturday 6 December at Legends Bar. […]

  Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto and live music bring festive goodwill to families The first of a series of two weekends of feature-packed and brightly-lit Christmas Craft Market was staged at Stonham Barns Park (22 and 23 November) as the venue looks forward to another two days of festive spirit and fun on 29 and […]

New mid-Suffolk pet shop caters for feathered, furry and fishy friends Karina Cook – a devoted pet owner and lifelong animal lover – has always shared her life with animals, having grown up with a playful poodle and several affectionate cats. She is also a proud mother of two daughters and grandmother to six grandchildren, […]

Norfolk couple open outlet in Suffolk offering tempting seasonal ranges Stonham Barns Park – Suffolk’s renowned destination for leisure, retail and holiday experiences – is delighted to announce the opening of Emmett’s Emporium.  A new and vibrant shop founded by husband-and-wife team Michael and Sharon Emmett from Thetford, the outlet offers a range of tempting […]

A ‘name the penguin’ competition is open to give the giant penguin a name A new addition to the much-loved Santa’s Grotto Experience at Stonham Barns Park has been revealed ahead of the launch of the festive season this year which runs for five weekends starting from 22 and 23 November leading up to Christmas […]

Marine specialist opens first outlet to introduce marine eco systems for beginners and hobbyists alike Stonham Barns Park, Suffolk’s leading leisure, retail and holiday destination, is pleased to welcome Ben’s Corals – a specialist marine coral outlet committed to introducing marine eco systems to both beginners and experienced marine life enthusiasts. Ben’s Corals – owned and run by specialist Ben […]

Suffolk father turns to retail as he produces collectable toys for his children’s autism diagnosis and the business grows Adam Leach- of Debenham – in Suffolk has turned a dream into a reality by setting up a 3D shop selling a myriad of toys, gifts and collectables in a palette of beautiful colours – La 3D […]