Activities of the Woodbridge & Melton Society

Two of the main activities of the Society are to hold meetings, at which there is usually a speaker and a topic of local interest or importance, and to organise visits to places of interest. The Society's involvement in monitoring planning applications is described on the Planning page.

Society Meetings 2026/27

The Society organises a number of talks during the autumn and winter. The  meetings are held in Woodbridge Quay Church    (Quay Street, IP12 1BX) . Access is from Quay Street along the side of the building. The church is well equipped for meetings but car parking is extremely limited so we advise parking near the railway station if necessary.  If you are interested in any of the talks or want to know more about what the Society does, please join us at any of these meetings - you will be very welcome. We make a charge (£5) for non-members. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.


Inaugural Annual Thomas Seckford Talk

Thomas Seckford - The Life & Legacy of a Tudor Benefactor

Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Mark Mitchels

Poster for Thomas Seckford - The Life & Legacy of a Tudor Benefactor talk

‘Protect and Survive’: Cold War East Anglia

Wednesday 7th October 2026

Dr Rik Hoggett


For many of us the Cold War conjures up a secret world of spies, drop boxes, covert missions and political skullduggery. This session explores the archaeological traces of the Cold War which are still to be found in the East Anglian landscape, including airfields, atomic weapons testing plants, listening posts and fall-out shelters. Where ever possible references will be made to examples local to Woodbridge and Melton.


The Real Basil Brown

Wednesday 4th November 2026

Sarah Doig

Society Visits 2026/27

The Society organises visits during the summer months to places of interest in the region.


Ipswich Guided Walk

Thursday 14th May 2026


This visit to the river and waterfront of Ipswich will be led by a member of the Ipswich Tourist Guides Association. Even if you feel you know the town well, we're sure there will be something new and interesting for everyone. See the booking form below for details.

Ipswich Guided Walk booking form


75th Anniversary Deben Cruise

Sunday 14th June 2026

The Shire Hall, Market Square
The Shire Hall, Market Square, Woodbridge

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