About Food Museum
Discover the fascinating story behind what we eat at this family-friendly museum where little ones, prams, and even pets are welcome, plus you can grab a bite or bring your own picnic.
What's nearby
- Costa Coffee next door
- Moments Coffee Shop Stowmarket 250m away
- Domino's Pizza - Stowmarket 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
I love the Food Museum, it's hidden away and so many locals don't even know it exists! There is over 80 acres to explore and lots of lovely animals that ground the soul. The cafe is free to go into and dog friendly and the grounds are so beautiful we are actually getting married here later this year. Would definitely recommend and try their apple juice it's the best!
· via Google
The Food Museum, formerly The Museum of East Anglian Life, is amazing: a huge site with many buildings and much land, it holds displays of a large number of artefacts, from household items right up to farm machinery. Several historic buildings, including a chapel, a water mill and a windmill have been relocated to the grounds. The site also homes a range of farm animals, from chickens to Suffolk Punch horses. Additionally, there’s now what appears to be (I’m a little old to test it!) a fantastic new play area, with tunnels and a zip wire. Very well worth not just one visit, but several.
· via Google
Oh that it looked like the photo here. The whole place is literally a building site, they are working on every single aspect rather than dealing with one attraction at a time. The walled garden is decimated, the house is covered in scaffolding, and there were some serious hygiene issues in the School Dinners exhibition, food prep left uncovered in front of entrance with building works in progress outside. Its saving grace is the food in the café which is very good, but even then, to enter or exit the café, you have to walk through the toilets. I know these issues will all be fixed (a five year rolling project?) but for me, this is not an attractive place to visit, and in my opinion, it should not be open at the moment.
· via Google
The Food Museum offers a surprisingly engaging experience. The museum is well equipped with activities that keep younger visitors engaged while subtly delivering educational content. The food in the cafe was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend taking a bite to eat in there.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum offers engaging activities for younger visitors, interesting historical buildings, and well-presented exhibitions, including one on school meals. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, delicious cafe food, and extensive grounds with farm animals.
Some reviews mention the ticket price can be unjustifiably high.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Iliffe Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SL Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (711 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 3-4 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Stowmarket