The Watering Place Café

25/06/2026

Nothing says summer like live music in the sunshine! ☀️🎶

Every Saturday, 2pm–5pm, we're bringing the soundtrack to your weekend at The Watering Place.

Grab your friends, find a sunny spot, and enjoy an afternoon of great tunes and good vibes. 🌿🍷

19/06/2026

☀️ Summer has arrived at The Watering Place!

Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a family day out, or simply looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, our beautiful garden at Gainsborough's House is the perfect place to soak up the sunshine.

Enjoy freshly made food, refreshing drinks, homemade cakes, and a little slice of Suffolk tranquillity right in the heart of Sudbury.

Why not make the most of the warmer days and join us in the garden? We can't wait to welcome you.

📍 The Watering Place at Gainsborough's House

📩 [email protected]
📞 07858 2233244


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17/06/2026

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? 🎁🍺

Look no further! Treat Dad to something he'll really enjoy with our gift shop selection, including locally brewed Nethergate beer gift sets and a nostalgic collection of old-school classic sweets.

The perfect combination for a well-deserved Father's Day treat! Pop in and find the ideal gift before Father's Day arrives.

For any Enquiries:

📩 [email protected]
📞 07858 2233244

12/06/2026

🎶 Summer Sounds continues at The Watering Place, Sudbury! 🎶

Join us this Saturday from 2pm–5pm in our beautiful garden for an afternoon of live music, delicious sharing boards, and your favourite glass of wine.

This week’s featured artist is the wonderfully talented Phoebe Austin, bringing the perfect soundtrack to a relaxing summer afternoon.

Gather your friends, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy great food, drinks, and live music in the sunshine.

12/06/2026

🥂 Cream tea in the vineyard? Yes please… 🌿

We’re delighted to be catering for the very first Toppesfield Sculpture & Wine Festival.

Have you got your tickets?

🥂 Cream tea in the vineyard? Yes please… 🌿

We’re delighted that catering for the very first Toppesfield Sculpture & Wine Festival will be provided by Stellar Catering Ltd, the team behind the much loved The Watering Place Café at Gainsborough’s House.

Expect beautiful homemade food, seasonal treats and the perfect excuse to slow down with a glass of wine and enjoy a summer afternoon exploring sculpture, vineyard views and everything the festival has to offer.

Think:
🥯 Freshly prepared bagels
🍟 Maldon salted fries
🫖 Cheese or fruit scones
🍰 Millionaire cake
🥂 A glass of Toppesfield wine in hand

Whether you’re visiting for the art, the wine, the food — or all three — we can’t wait to welcome you.

🎨 Toppesfield Sculpture & Wine Festival
📍 Toppesfield Vineyard
📅 12th–14th June 2026
🫖 Catering available across the weekend
🎟️ Book tickets: https://www.ticketsource.com/toppesfield/toppesfield-sculpture-wine-festival/e-jzjxmp

Please give some love to The Watering Place Café, we’re delighted to have their brilliant team joining us for festival weekend.

12/06/2026

New to our summer menu — sharing boards made for long lunches and relaxed afternoons☀️

A delicious selection of cheeses, cured meats, pickled vegetables and seasonal accompaniments, perfectly made for sharing with friends over coffee, cocktails or a glass of wine 🌿🧀🍷

Fresh, relaxed and full of flavour — summer dining at The Watering Place ✨

Find us at Gainsborough's House and discover your new favourite sharing board this season 💛

For Enquiries:

📩 [email protected]
📞 07858 2233244

10/06/2026

Have you tried our prosciutto & egg ciabatta yet? ✨🍴

Layers of delicate prosciutto, fresh spinach, rich pesto oil, parmesan shavings and a perfectly poached egg served on toasted ciabatta 🌿🍳

Simple ingredients, full of flavour and perfect for relaxed lunches at The Watering Place ☕

A summer favourite for good reason 💛

For Enquiries:

📩 [email protected]
📞 07858 2233244

09/06/2026

Have you seen the expansion of our café space here at The Watering Place! 🎉
Thanks to the incredible support from our customers, we've been able to create even more room for you to relax, catch up with friends, enjoy a coffee, and soak up the atmosphere. 🥐🍰☕

Whether you're joining us for breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade cakes, or one of our special events, you'll now have even more space to enjoy everything The Watering Place has to offer.
We can't wait to welcome you into our newly expanded café area and continue creating memorable experiences for our wonderful community. ❤️

Come and see what's new, grab your favourite drink, and make yourself at home!

📍 The Watering Place, Sudbury
☕ More space. More comfort. Same great food and friendly faces.

03/06/2026

✨ Customer Feedback ✨

“A beautiful hidden gem in the heart of Sudbury. The atmosphere is so peaceful, the food was absolutely delicious and the staff were incredibly welcoming. Whether it’s coffee and cake, lunch in the garden or visiting the museum, The Watering Place is always such a lovely experience.” 💛

Thank you for all of the wonderful support and kind words — it truly means the world to our team ☕

We’re so proud to be part of the community at Gainsborough's House!

31/05/2026

SUMMER SOUNDS IS BACK 🎶☀️

Join us at The Watering Place for the launch of our brand new Summer Sounds afternoons — live music, relaxed vibes, great drinks and the perfect way to spend a Saturday in Suffolk ✨

🎸 Kicking things off on 6th June with local musician Nigel Ashcroft

🕑 Live music from 2PM–5PM

Gather your friends, grab a drink and enjoy an afternoon of live acoustic music in the beautiful surroundings of Gainsborough's House!

No better way to welcome summer!

For Enquiries:

📩 [email protected]
📞 07858 2233244