7 things to do this weekend in Suffolk and north Essex

Amelia Guppy cuddles a lamb at Easton Farm Park. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN

Half-term fun at Easton Farm Park

February 10-18

Easton Farm Park, Woodbridge

Why not meet all the new arrivals of Easton Farm Park this weekend?

There are baby goats, lambs, baby guinea pigs, and baby rabbits.

Your child can also enjoy a ride on The Barrel Bug, ride a pony and hug a bunny.

There is so much to do - take a look at what’s in store here.

The Ring Quest event at West Stow Anglo Saxon Village. Lance Alexander is dressed as an Orc. Picture: PHIL MORLEY (Image: Archant)

Ring Quest

February 10 - 18

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds

Take part in a popular Lord of the Rings themed family challenge.

The day is packed of things to do from enjoying the Ring Quest trail, witnessing the huge spiders of Mirkwood and the dragon guarding its treasure. Will you complete the quest to save Middle Earth?

To find out more click here.

Halesworth Lantern Dusk Dance, Walk and Magical story

Take part in the Lanterns Winter Light Festival. Picture: HALESWORTH MILLENNIUM GREEN (Image: Archant)

February 17

Halesworth Library

Go on a magical musical walk through Halesworth.

As it gets dark at 5pm the walk will begin so bring a lantern to help lighten up the way.

The Mollies will lead the procession through the Town Park, into Millenium Green, ending up at a mystery destination.

You can visit the website here.

Landseer Players perform The Wizard of Oz

Follow the Yellow Brick Road this weekend. Picture: LANDSEER PLAYERS (Image: Archant)

February 17

DanceEast Ipswich

Watch the much loved Wizard of Oz this weekend with your family.

The Landseer Players are performing at DanceEast on February 17 at 1pm and 6pm.

Click your heels and join us in this Wizardly Wonderful treat, there’s no place like theatre.

To book tickets visit the website.

Frozen Planet in concert

Polar Bears enjoying the midnight sun from the BBC's Frozen Planet which is being screened with a live score by the BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by composer George Fenton. Picture: JASON ROBERTS (Image: � Jason Roberts)

February 17

Snape Maltings, Saxmundham

There will be snow at Snape Maltings, as the BBC Concert Orchestra presents Frozen Planet in Concert.

It will feature some of the most memorable scenes from the David Attenborough-fronted production.

See breath-taking high-definition footage of polar bears battling, birds soaring through snowy landscapes and killer whales hunting their prey.

All narrated by George Fenton’s richly evocative score, and conducted by the composer himself. If you want to know more visit the website.

The Big Sea Dip

Go for a charity swim at Brightlingsea this weekend. Picture: VISIT ESSEX (Image: Archant)

February 17

Brightlingsea Beach

Take part in the big sea dip this weekend to raise money for the Cancer Centre Campaign.

If you aren’t brave enough to go swimming in the sea, you can still take part by just paddling in the water.

It is free to enter - all you need to do is try and raise as much sponsorship as you can.

Find out more here.

Nature in Watercolour

Get creative this weekend. Picture: CONTRIBUTED (Image: Archant)

February 18

Abberton Reservoir Centre, Colchester

Get creative this weekend and take part in a watercolour course.

It will show you all the techniques needed to do a pencil drawing from a reference picture and then build up colour and detail in layers of watercolour washes.

Booking is essential you can do this on their website here.