Did you know? - The town's railway station's unique movable platforms were originally installed in 1888 and were cosmetically restored in 1999. These are the only surviving example still in their original location.
The Halesworth & District Museum, founded in 1984, is located in the town's
railway station building. Here you will find displays dedicated to the town's
colourful history along with information on important residents of the town
including de Argentein, Sir Benjamin D'urban, Sir William Hooker and his
son Joseph.
The town has recently been part of a local regeneration scheme having
received funding from a variety of sources including local, county and
European bodies. The scheme has been able to provide a host of new facilities
for the town including; improvements to the town park with new junior
and toddler equipment and the first skateboard park in the area, an internet
café, monthly produce markets and general town centre and building
improvements. Regeneration work is still being carried out by the Halesworth
and Blyth Valley Partnership who are currently planning a visitor centre
based on the lives and achievements of the Hooker family.
While you are in Halesworth, take the time to explore the town centre. The award winning pedestrianised Thoroughfare has a veritable array of shops as well as a good choice of places to eat. Halesworth is an ideal place to shop for something a little special and then relax with a pint of real local ale at one of the town's public houses.
Did you know? - Halesworth has the largest millennium green in the UK consisting of 43 acres of grazing marsh land that are part of the Blyth Valley Environmentally Sensitive Area and are a haven for wildlife.