Get ready to enjoy a day filled with excitement and adventure at our upcoming event – Big Day Out! Happening on the beautiful grounds of Suffolk Rural, we invite you to join us on Saturday 11th May 2024 between 10am to 4pm for a variety of fun-filled outdoor activities.

Something for everyone!
Explore a huge range of activities, from outdoor games to animal petting, getting creative in arts and crafts competitions, and don’t forget the face painting. There’s something for everyone! Plus, indulge your taste buds with food and drink samples, catering demos, and a sizzling BBQ.
The best part? This event is completely free to attend, but be quick to reserve your spot, as spaces are limited. Be quick and book your ticket now!
Come and join us for a day filled with family-friendly fun, including tree climbing, tractor displays, equine demos, floristry workshops, and more!


Frequently Asked Questions
Typically our busiest period is around 10-11am so to avoid too many queues we would recommend arriving later in the morning or waiting until the afternoon.
Yes, standard event parking is charged at £5 in advance of the day – please book your parking permit using the link at the top of this page.
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The event is held on our Suffolk Rural Quad which is grass with a path both around the edge and through the middle.
You can see a 360 view of the site by clicking here to see the quad for yourself before your visit.
If you require baby changing facilities head to our information tent or first aid area who will be able to direct you to our first aid room which can be used for this purpose.
There will be a number of musical acts perform throughout the day.
Unfortunately all parking tickets are issued upon purchase so are non-refundable.
We have tried to make as many activities as possible free!
Some food/gift vendors may have card machines but we cannot guarantee this so would recommend bringing cash as a backup.
The ticketing system we use is Eventbrite, if you have found problems using this we recommend you contact them directly as we are unable to provide support for this platform: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/contact-us/
The event is held at our Suffolk Rural Campus on Charity Lane in Otley, Suffolk.
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Tickets are free and we have made as many of the activities free as possible. Charges will apply for food vendors.
There is a fee for event parking which is non-refundable and needs to be purchased in advance.
Both standard and accessible portable toilets can be found around the edge of the site.
The primary aim of our Big Day Out is to celebrate our community through a fun-filled event. While our staff and learners will be available to discuss our courses and facilities, the main focus is to provide an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
If you are unable to print and display your ticket please make sure you are able to show it on a mobile device, park and then show one of our welcome team your ticket.
Up until the 10th May you can use the “Contact the organiser” button on our Eventbrite page. Unfortunately the events team will be on location on Saturday 11th May so will be unable to answer any emails.