Warm spaces
Warm spaces are available throughout the county for people to access and come together for sociable reasons.
If you are operating a warm space in West Suffolk and would like your details added to the table below then please email the following details to families@westsuffolk.gov.uk
- Address
- What you are offering
- Day and time of the week
Transport: if you need support travelling to a warm space or you live in an area with no regular public transport then Connecting Communities may be able to assist.
Barnham
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Barnham Village Hall | Thursdays: 10am to 4pm Warm space within the village hall, open one day a week offering tea, coffee and soup at lunchtime. |
Barton Mills
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| St Marys Church Room Mildenhall Road Barton Mills IP28 6BD |
January and February 2023 Mondays and Fridays: 10am to 4pm |
Beck Row
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Beck Row Parish Hub 82 Holmsley Green Beck Row |
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10am to 2pm Warm space within the Parish Hub, open two days a week. |
| St John Church Beck Row |
Tuesdays: 10am to 2pm Warm space in the main hall once a week, offering refreshments, activities and a place to socialise. |
Bradfield St George
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Bradfield St George Village Hall Felsham Road Bradfield St George IP30 0AS |
Tuesdays and Sundays: 2pm to 6pm Warm space within the village hall, open one day a week offering tea/coffee and games available. Will be closed 25 and 27 December. |
Brandon
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Barley Corn Brandon Brandon Leisure Centre Church Road Brandon IP27 0JB |
Mondays: 10am to 11.30am Meet up Monday held on a weekly basis offering a warm welcome, free tea and coffee and friendly company. Meet Up Monday locations - Rural Coffee Caravan |
| Brandon Library Bury Road Brandon IP27 0BQ |
Operating during opening hours - see the Brandon Library website All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
Bury St Edmunds
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church Park Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3QW |
Thursdays: 10.15am to 1pm Warm space once a week offering hot drinks. |
| Bridge Community Church 68 Queens Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3EW |
A variety of opportunities for people to socialise and keep warm:
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| Bury St Edmunds Library Sergeants Walk St Andrew's Street North Bury St Edmunds IP33 1TZ |
Operating during opening hours - see the Bury St Edmunds Library website All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
| Combat2Coffee 12 Guildhall Street Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1PR |
Wednesdays: 10am to 12pm Meet Up Mondays held in the café weekly offering free tea and coffee and friendly company Tuesdays to Fridays: 12pm to 1.30pm Warm Space in the café, open 4 days a week offering tea/coffee hot soup and friendly company |
| Moreton Hall Community Centre | For opening times see the Moreton Hall Community Centre website Warm space offering hot drinks, games and puzzles and for it to become a safe, social space for the elderly or alone within our community. |
| Moreton Hall Library Moreton Hall Community Centre Symonds Road Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 7EE |
Operated during opening hours - see the Moreton Hall Library website All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
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Oddfellows Hall Whiting Street Bury St Edmunds |
Warm space with free tea, coffee and biscuits. |
| St Edmundsbury Cathedral Angel Hill Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LS |
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| St George’s Church Anselm Avenue Bury St Edmunds IP32 6JZ |
Mondays: 2.30pm to 4.30pm Warm space open once a week within the church. |
| St Marys Parish Church Honey Hill Bury St Edmunds IP33 1RT |
Monday to Saturday: 10.30am to 3pm Sunday: 9.15am to 12pm Warm space within the Church open daily and offering hot drinks as well as a space to work and socialise. |
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St Peter’s Church Hospital Road Bury St Edmunds IP33 3JT |
Saturdays January and February 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Warm, welcoming space, free tea, coffee and cakes, games, puzzles, internet, people to chat to, children’s crafts
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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds |
Tuesdays from December through to March: 10am to 12.30pm
Theatre Royal is offering Toasty Tuesdays throughout the winter. Taking place in the Community Hub, hot food and drinks, wheelchair access with accessible toilets and device charging. |
Cavendish
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Cavendish Village Hall | Wednesdays: 2pm to 5pm Warm space in the village hall once a week. Warm Wednesday offers refreshments, activities and a social environment. |
Clare
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Clare Library The Guildhall Surgery High Street Clare CO10 8NY |
Operated during opening hours - see the Clare Library website All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
Cowlinge
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Cowlinge Village Hall Queen Street Cowlinge Newmarket CB8 9QB |
Every other Tuesday starting from 22 November 11am to 2pm Warm space within the village hall, open fortnightly to coincides with the visit from the chip shop van. Teas and coffees and soups are also available. |
Exning
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Exning Community Church Hall Church Lane Exning CB8 7HF |
On the second, third and fourth Monday of the month from 12.30pm to 3pm. Warm space proving free tea, coffee and soup and cake. Open to all, young and old to socialise or meet up with friends. Contact exningwarmspace@gmail.com or phone or text 07709 539036. |
Freckenham
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| The Golden Boar The Street Freckenham IP28 8HZ |
Thursdays: 2pm to 3.30pm Meet up Monday held on a weekly basis offering a warm welcome, free tea and coffee and friendly company MeetUpMondays Locations - The Rural Coffee Caravan |
| Freckenham Village Hall 7 Fordham Road Freckenham IP28 8JB |
Wednesdays: 10am to 11.30pm Warm space open during the existing under 5’s group sessions. Offering tea and coffee. |
Hargrave
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Hargrave Village Hall Bury Road Hargrave IP29 5HP |
Saturdays: 11am to 3pm
Warm space offering hot drinks, lunch and a food larder available within the church |
Haverhill
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Haverhill Library Camps Road Haverhill CB9 8HB |
Operating during opening hours - see the Haverhill Library website
All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
| Haverhill Methodist Church 28 Camps Road Haverhill CB9 8HF |
Wednesdays: 9am to 3pm
Warm space open once a week, offering tea and coffee and a place to socialise. |
| River of Life Community Church Chalkstone Community Centre Millfields Way Haverhill CB9 0JB |
Mondays: 9am to 3pm
Warm space open once a week for all to keep warm in winter. REACH will be operating from the same building on a Monday and support available on debt, household budgets, access to foodbank service and advice. |
| St. Mary the Virgin Church High Street Haverhill CB9 8AD |
Fridays: 9am to 3pm
Warm space open once a week, offering tea and coffee and a place to socialise. |
| West Suffolk College 2 Park Road Haverhill CB9 7SR |
Mondays and Wednesdays: 10am to 3pm
Warm space twice a week offering hot drinks |
Honington and Sapiston
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Honington and Sapiston Village Hall Bardwell Road IP31 1RR |
Tuesdays: 2pm to 5pm
Warm space open once a week offering hot drinks and a warm place to socialise. |
Hopton
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Hopton Community Café High Street Chapel High Street Hopton IP22 2QX |
Tuesdays: 10am to 12pm
Warm space open once a week offering hot drinks and a warm place to socialise.
There is opportunity to charge electronic devices and desks are available for those who wish to work in a warm environment. |
Hundon
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Hundon Village Hall and Playing Fields |
Thursdays: 12pm to 4pm
Warm Space through the expansion of the current Community Café, offering tea and coffee and light warm meals as well as a place to socialise. |
Ingham
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Ingham Church Teachers House The Street Ingham IP31 1NQ |
Mondays: 12.30pm to 5pm Thursdays: 10am to 5pm Warm space within the Church, open twice a week offering hot drinks, biscuits and friendly company as well as games available. Thursday are part of Cup and Chatter sessions. |
Ixworth
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Ixworth Church St Mary the Virgin High Street IP31 2HH |
Thursdays 10am to 1pm
Warm space open once a week as part of the local coffee morning which will extend its opening times. Offering free hot drink. |
| Ixworth Library High Street Ixworth IP31 2HH |
Operating during opening hours - see the Ixworth Library website
All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
Kedington
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Kedington Library Kedington Community Centre Kedington CB9 7QQ |
Operating during opening hours - see the Kedington Library website
All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
Lakenheath
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Lakenheath Library 65 High Street Lakenheath IP27 9DS |
Operating during opening hours - see the Lakenheath Library website
All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments. |
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Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall |
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am to 3pm
Warm space within the Peace Memorial Hall, open three days a week offering free food and drink a place to chat or work, as well as free WiFi and charging for devices. |
Mildenhall
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
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Barleycorn |
Mondays 9.30am to 11am Meet up Monday held on a weekly basis offering a warm welcome, free tea and coffee and friendly company MeetUpMondays Locations - The Rural Coffee Caravan
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| Mildenhall Library Mildenhall Hub Sheldrick Way Mildenhall IP28 7JX |
Operating during opening hours - see the Mildenhall Library website All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments.
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| Mildenhall High Town Council | Mondays to Thursdays 9am to 5pm Fridays 9am to 4.30pm Warm space open five days a week (during the town council office opening times), offering tea and coffee, a place to socialise, work as well as further information on local services. |
Newmarket
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| All Saints Church All Saints Road Newmarket CB8 8ES |
Tuesdays 9am to 3pm Warm space open once a week offering light refreshments, games and signposting to essential services. |
| Newmarket Library 1a The Guineas Shopping Centre Newmarket CB8 8EQ |
Operating during opening hours - see the Newmarket Library website All Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments.
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| The Stable 65 High Street Newmarket CB8 8NB |
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 1.30pm Community Café which will be made available to those needing a warm space
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Red Lodge
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Red Lodge Library Sports Pavilion Hundred Acre Way Red Lodge IP28 8FQ |
Tuesdays 9.30am to 12pm ll Suffolk Libraries are operating as a warm space during open hours. Services available in some libraries (not all) include cloth exchange, advice and support on debt, signposting, light refreshments.
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| Red Lodge Lightwave Café Sports Pavilion Hundred Acre Way Red Lodge IP28 8FQ |
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am to 2pm Warm space open three times a week, offering hot drinks, food, a friendly social space with board games, puzzles and free WiFi.
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Risby
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
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Risby Village Hall |
Saturdays on a monthly basis 10am to 12pm Warm space offering tea and coffee and light refreshments.
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Stanton
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Shepherds Grove Park Residents Association, Stanton | Warm space within the Community Room offering a place for residents to gather, warm drinks and food. |
Thelnetham
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| The White Horse Hopton Road Thelnetham IP22 1JN |
Mondays 10.30am to 12pm Meet up Monday held on a weekly basis offering a warm welcome, free tea and coffee and friendly company. MeetUpMondays Locations - The Rural Coffee Caravan
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Thurlow
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Thurlow Village Hall The Street Thurlow Suffolk CB9 7LA
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Thursdays 3pm to 5pm Warm space in the village hall once a week, offering tea and coffee, soup and a roll and a warm place to socialise.
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Troston
| Location | Offer |
|---|---|
| Troston Village Hall The Street Troston IP31 1EW |
Warm space within the village hall, open one day a week. |
West Row
| Location | Offer |
| Warm Rooms Project: Offering a warm space and light refreshments five times a week at various venues within West Row: West Row Parish Council - Warm rooms | |
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West Row Bowls Club Chapel Road West Row |
Mondays 10.30am to 1pm |
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The Shed Jarmans Lane West Row |
Tuesdays 11.30am to 12.30pm |
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St Peters Church at The Church Hall Church Lane West Row |
Wednesdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm |
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The Shed at The Church Hall Church Lane West Row |
Thursdays 12.30pm to 2.30pm |
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The Village Hall Chapel Road West Row |
Fridays 12.30pm to 2.30pm |
- All libraries across Suffolk are welcoming warm spaces available for anyone to come and use. Visit Suffolk libraries
- Suffolk Rural Coffee Caravan's Meet Up Mondays venues are also available as spaces for social meet ups. To find your nearest Meet Up Monday venue please visit: - Rural Coffee Caravan - Meet Up Mondays locations
- Find your nearest Warm Spaces in Suffolk: Rural Coffee Caravan - Warm Spaces
- Are you a local community group and are thinking you would like to set up a Warm Space to support your local community this winter? The following guide is offering advice to libraries and other community buildings who are considering becoming 'warm spaces'. For further information: A Warm Welcome PDF Further information can be found through the Suffolk Rural Coffee Caravan who are offering support and guidance to newly opened warm spaces: Rural Coffee Caravan - Warm Spaces