WHATS ON – THE SUFFOLK TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & THE ARTS NETWORK

THE SUFFOLK TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & THE ARTS NETWORK
Friday 4th April 2025
10am-12pm
TICKET PRICE
Advanced ticket available or on the gate
£12.50 per person
Disabled Access: Disabled visitors are charged at the appropriate full price admission; an accompanying carer is admitted at no cost and does not require a ticket. (Please show proof at the ticket office)
Blue Badge holders will have access to forward car parking in all car parks. These spaces are available on a first come first served basis
Any questions please contact the Events Team at [email protected] or 01449 711111
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Come along to Stonham Barns Park for some networking, a hot drink, breakfast bap, and guest speakers all organised by Ducks in a Row and Birdsong copywriting.
Why Join Us?
Traditional networking events often miss out on the dynamic minds from theatres, festival organisers, music venues, art studios, culinary hotspots, and tourist attractions etc.?
This event is different. Bringing together professionals from across the tourism, hospitality, and arts sectors, creating a vibrant space where you can connect, collaborate, and grow—minus the formal pitches and stuffy suits.
Relaxed Atmosphere: Network organically in a welcoming environment.
Exclusive Experiences: Each event is hosted at a unique Suffolk tourist attraction.
Inspiring Speakers: Hear from industry leaders while enjoying a breakfast roll and a hot drink.
We will be joined by:
• Alice Hardaker, Director of Primadonna Festival. Alice will be sharing the challenges that the festival has had this year, and the impact funding is having on festivals and culture.
• Venue16, Founders of Summer Soul Vibes. Venue16 will be telling us about all of the logistics that go into putting on a large-scale event and what we can expect at the event.
• Ian Bell, Co-Director of the first-ever Felixstowe Disability Pride Event will be talking about why this event means so much to him and ways you can help.
Let’s come together to celebrate and strengthen Suffolk’s incredible creative and tourism community.
Timetable:
10 am arrival - free networking and breakfast - 10.40 am
10.40 am - 11.40 am guest speakers (4 @ 15 minutes each)
11.40 am - 12 free networking/leave
Stonham Barns Park does not just offer great shows and events, we also have many attractions onsite including an owl and bird of prey centre, pirate adventure golf course, 9-hole golf course, vintage dodgem rides and funfair rides, fishing lakes, teapot pottery, restaurant and tearoom and plenty of unique shops and much more.
Why not make a weekend of it!!
Bring your own your tent, caravan, or motorhome and stay on our campsite. To book visit pitchup.com
We also have a range of luxury holiday homes that sleep up to 4 or 6 guests. Call our Holiday Park on 01449 711901 to book.
Dogs are welcome at Stonham Barns Park including show days but must be always kept on leads. Please be aware that some shows may have spontaneous loud bangs.



