Suffolk New College in Ipswich, Suffolk, has opened free ticket registrations for its Big Day Out family event which offers local residents a day of activities and student demonstrations at no cost. The college opened the booking system on February 6, 2026, to allow families to secure their places for the popular community gathering held at the campus.
The event features interactive workshops and demonstrations where students from the construction, catering, and animal management departments show off their skills through live projects. Visitors can tour the facilities at both the main Ipswich site and the rural campus in Otley to see student-led work in areas like hair and beauty or tractor displays.
According to Suffolk New College, the festival serves as a bridge to the community and provides a no-pressure environment for people to explore the campus. Space is limited to manage the thousands of visitors expected, so residents are encouraged to book through the TicketSource platform.
The Big Day Out has been a part of the local calendar since 2005 and has grown into one of the largest free fixtures in the area. Organisers continue to offer the day at no cost to ensure that local households have access to high-quality entertainment and a chance to learn about vocational education.
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