Brecks Outdoor Festival Closing Celebration
Join us to celebrate the end of the Brecks Outdoor Festival, with a special closing celebration event in Brandon Orchard.
Local community steel band, Panache, will perform live in the scenic outdoor setting of Brandon Orchard. Join this fun and upbeat community celebration, as part of Brandon’s annual tradition of marking the historic ‘Beating the Bounds’.
‘Beating the Bounds’ relates to the practice of beating local landmarks with branches to remind local people of parish boundaries. People would carry slender willow branches and swat landmarks that separated the parishes. As they walked, they sang songs, carried flags, told stories, and created memories, gathering on the village green at the end of the walk for a celebration. In the spirit of keeping this tradition alive, this live performance is welcome to all.
Picnics are encouraged, and light refreshments will be available.
Brecks Outdoor Festival Closing Celebration
When: Sunday 24th August
Where: Brandon, Suffolk
Meeting Point: This event will start and end at Brandon Orchard, IP27 0HT
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Time: Arrivals from 2.30pm, performance from 3-3.30pm
Cost: Free of charge. Light refreshments will be available for cash purchase.
Booking: No booking required
Further Information
Nine Stiles Walk: As part of Brandon’s celebration of the ‘Beating of the Bounds’ tradition, this event will take place following a guided walk of the Nine Stiles Trail. Find out more about the walk, and taking part, in the Brecks Outdoor Festival programme.
Accessibility: Brandon Orchard is mobility scooter accessible, and has wheelchair accessible pathways. Ground conditions may vary depending on the weather. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: office@brandontc.co.uk
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome to join
Transport: Free parking is available at Brandon Church Institute (WhatThreeWords///harmlessly.breakfast.exile) and Brandon Leisure Centre (WhatThreeWords///canines.ghost.catchers), both a short walk from Brandon Orchard.
The closest bus stop is Old Forge Court, located on London Road a few minutes walk from Brandon Orchard. The stop has bus links to Thetford and Bury St Edmunds.
Brandon train station is located approximately 20 minutes walk from Brandon Orchard, with trains between Norwich and Cambridge.