Stowmarket is a historic market town on the River Gipping. It was granted a market charter in 1347 by Edward III and still holds traditional street markets twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The opening of the canal to Ipswich in 1793 led to an increase in industry in the town and in 1846 the Ipswich to Bury St. Edmunds railway line, which passes through Stowmarket, was opened leading to further development in the town.
Today the town has a vibrant cultural scene with venues and attractions such as the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, the Food Museum and the Regal Cinema.
Here are just a few of the things you might spot on a visit to the town:
Railway station
Church of St Peter & St Mary
Food Museum
John Peel Centre for Creative Arts
Old Fox Yard
For more information:
Stowmarket Town Council provides more information about the attractions and amenities in the town.
The purpose of the River Gipping Trust is to work to restore and conserve the River Gipping Ipswich to Stowmarket Navigation.
Stowmarket Local History Group provides information and also holds events.