Visit Clare, Suffolk

27/12/2024

27/12/2024

Looking to blow off some Christmas cobwebs?

Clare is Suffolk’s smallest town but offers walks BIG enough for all the family to enjoy.

Take a gentle stroll through our historic streets, country park or down by the river - the choice is yours!

24/12/2024

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

We hope you all have a joyful and peaceful time 🎄🎅🎄

24/12/2024

Join us on Saturday, 28th December for a leisurely post-Christmas walk around Clare. Enjoy the fresh air, walk off the festive indulgence, and explore some of Clare’s highlights.

This friendly and inclusive walk is open to all ages and abilities—so bring your friends, family, and even the dog! Just remember to dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Date: Saturday, 28th December
Time: Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 am start
Duration: A short 2–3 mile walk
Starting Point: Meet outside The Old Goods Shed, Clare Castle Country Park car park

20/12/2024

Why not Visit Clare this weekend and enjoy both our ever-popular Clare Market (Saturday morning) and all our fantastic shops, services and eateries.

Something for everyone this Christmas and beyond - visit-clare.co.uk.

Photo credits: Clare Market and Jardin de Clements

19/12/2024

Whether you are looking for that perfect present, something different or even a treat for yourself, Clare has an independent shop for you!

Support and shop local this Christmas.

19/12/2024

19/12/2024

Still looking for a perfect present…?

We know just the thing courtesy of our good friends at Clare Castle Country Park Trust 🎁 🎄

Treat yourself or a loved one, to one of our splendid 2025 calendars. Each photo showcasing our local scenery, captured by the gloriously talented students at Stour Valley.
Available from the Country Park Visitor Centre this weekend!

16/12/2024

Our Christmas opening hours are as follows 🎅🏼🎄

Please note we have decided to close on Christmas day this year... This is not a decision we have taken lightly however, as we hope you'll understand we do also have a family we would like to spend the day with.

Thank you for all your continued support 🎄

16/12/2024

An early shout out for the last Clare Market of 2024!

Visit the Market this Saturday morning and shop and walk around our beautiful town.

A warm welcome is always guaranteed 😍

15/12/2024

Did you know that the 18th Century owner of Clare Castle was said to be the model for Charles Dickens’ Scrooge?

Enjoy a relaxing Sunday read of ‘20 things you may not know about Clare Castle Country Park Trust’, courtesy of our friends at Bury St Edmunds and Beyond.

And then pay a trip to one of Clare’s jewels - https://www.visit-clare.co.uk/clare-castle-country-park-did-you-know/.

10/12/2024

Still looking for that perfect present?

Our lovely independent shops are full of gifts and treats this festive season.
Visit Clare this Christmas.

Where a warm welcome is always guaranteed - visit-clare.co.uk.

07/12/2024

There is still plenty of time to shop and support local this Christmas by visiting Clare and picking up the perfect present.

Our lovely independent shops are full of gifts and treats this festive season.

And a warm welcome is always guaranteed 😍🎄🎁.

05/12/2024

There are so many reasons to visit Clare at Christmas.

And now you can add ‘see our beautiful town under lights’ to the list.

For starters, here are just a few highlights… 🎄😍🎄

02/12/2024

30/11/2024

Christmas in Clare got off to a cracking start last night with crafts, cakes and festive jumpers aplenty!

We look forward to welcoming you all to day two of the Clare Christmas Fair at St Peter and St Paul’s Church and Clare Town Hall.

Not forgetting the Christmas lights switch-on at 6pm (with entertainment on the Market Hill from 4pm).

We might be Suffolk’s smallest town, but we know how to do Christmas in a BIG way 🎄🎅🏻 🧑‍🎄 🎅🏻🎄

29/11/2024

😍🎄❤️

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...🎄🎅🏼

All ready for the Christmas festivities in Clare this weekend... Christmas fair is tomorrow evening and saturday along with the light switch on. We will be open from 11am all weekend as normal 😁

Bookings advisable ~ 01787 278280 ☎️

28/11/2024

From shopping and walking to simply relaxing by the river, there are so many things to do in Clare.

Whatever you do, wherever you visit, a warm welcome is guaranteed.