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# 3,000 visitors already signed up for Suffolk Rural's Big Day Out celebration
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/3k-visitors-already-signed-up-for-suffolk-rurals-big-day-out-celebration/
- Published: 2025-05-07T13:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:12:47.000Z
- Description: The popular mini county show returns for its 20th year with tractor displays, animal handling, and free interactive experiences. Best of all? Free tickets are still available.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Events & Things To Do, Further Education, #article, Suffolk New College, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** Suffolk New College's annual Big Day Out has become a fixture in the community calendar since it began in 2005, offering a day of family activities while showcasing the college's rural campus.

![Principal and CEO of Suffolk New College and Suffolk Rural Alan Pease with his two year old grandson called Oscar at the 2024 Big Day Out event](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1746626242-principal-and-ceo-of-suffolk-new-college-and-suffolk-rural-alan-pease-with-his-two-year-old-grandson-called-oscar-at-the-2024-big-day-out-event-1.jpg)

Principal and CEO of Suffolk New College and Suffolk Rural Alan Pease with his two year old grandson called Oscar at the 2024 Big Day Out event (Suffolk New College)

**The details:** The event takes place on Saturday 10 May from 10am to 4pm at the Suffolk Rural campus in Otley. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including:

- Tractor displays
- Equine demonstrations
- Floristry workshops
- Live music
- Food stalls
- Tree climbing
- Animal handling

All departments will offer free interactive experiences related to their courses.

**Things to note:**

- Free entry for all visitors
- £5 car parking charge per vehicle
- Dogs are not permitted at this year's event because the college houses livestock.

**What they're saying:** "We are delighted to be celebrating 20 years of the Big Day Out. We place a tremendous amount of value on the role that we have in the community - and we can't wait to welcome visitors to our Suffolk Rural Campus on 10 May," said Charlotte Rossiter, event supervisor for [Suffolk New College](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/suffolk-new-college/).

**The bottom line:** Despite 3,000 visitors already registered, free tickets remain available and can be secured via the Suffolk New College online [ticket sales website](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolknewcollege/suffolk-rural-big-day-out-2025/e-zobgrp?ref=ipswich.co.uk).

**[Book your free tickets](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/suffolknewcollege/suffolk-rural-big-day-out-2025/e-zobgrp?ref=ipswich.co.uk)**

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