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Welcome to WRT- Woodbridge Riverside Trust and The Longshed page. The Longshed is the focal point of the Trust’s activities.

Woodbridge Riverside Trust is a charitable trust whose key objectives include facilitating the enjoyment of the waterfront by engaging the community in creative projects. Throughout the year we have an exciting programme of exhibitions and talks covering a broad range of subjects relating to the river designed to suit all ages and interests. In 2018 the Woodbridge Riverside trust took over the newly completed Longshed on the Waterfront from Woodbridge Town Council with a 35-year lease. Woodbridge Riverside Trust own the copyright to all the images on this page.

02/10/2026

A delightful visitor taking it all in - and one option for getting up to the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed! If you have not visited us before, come and see "The King's River" tapestry, a homage in textile art to the story of King Raedwald, his ship and an amazing discovery that changed history, and we do have a lift.

27/09/2026

Saturday 14th November.
Following on from the excellent Rope Making courses she ran last February, we are delighted to say that Sue Pennison will be with us again in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed on November 14th. Sue will be running two courses that day - one in the morning and one the afternoon. To book a place, please contact [email protected]
The courses sold our very quickly last time, so if you are interested, please get in touch soon. First come, first served. The cost for adults is £16 to include materials and refreshments. Minimum age for attending is 14 years.
Please note that on both of the courses, we are sponsoring up to four places free of charge for young people between the ages of 14-17.

23/09/2026

Woodbridge Riverside Trust (WRT), the charity at the forefront of The Longshed.
As a Trust, we are interested in the stretch of the River Deben from Kyson Point to Wilford Bridge. Our base is The Longshed. We have a long-term lease on the building from Woodbridge Town Council and are responsible for its day-to-day management and maintenance.
As with most charities, WRT depends on a range of helpers, and support from donors, grant making organisations, and other fund-raising activities to help cover the costs and support improvements to the building.
A key objective for us is to develop The Longshed as a community asset that celebrates Woodbridge's maritime and riverine heritage, while at the same time providing opportunities for education, training, volunteering and public involvement.
WRT aims to create opportunities for all ages - learning practical skills, discovering local history, developing confidence and accessing a wide range of activities.
The Longshed belongs to the whole community and WRT's role is to make sure that it remains an accessible, responsive, versatile and welcoming asset.

16/09/2026

A date for your diary! 3 p.m. Saturday 17th October, the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed.

08/09/2026

The Longshed's Story -more than just a building!
Many people know The Longshed because of its distinctive appearance on the Woodbridge waterfront. Other know it as the place where the Sutton Hoo burial ship is being reconstructed and "The King's River" tapestry can be viewed.
But the story began long before the first oak timber was shaped in the workshop.
The Longshed was created to celebrate and preserve Woodbridge's rich maritime and riverine heritage, whilst providing a place where traditional and modern, transferable skills could be learned, practice and shared.
Situated on the site of the former Whisstock's boatyard, the building was designed to reflect the character of Woodbridge's historic riverside, which has helped to shape the town for generations.
From the beginning, the vision was much broader than simply creating another museum or exhibition space. The aim was to create a living, working environment that people of all age could experience, learn from, participate in and enjoy.
Today, The Longshed combines a workshop space, exhibitions, education, volunteering, practical and creative skills-building, heritage activities and community events within a single building.
Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing more of The Longshed's story and how Woodbridge Riverside Trust is working to ensure that this remarkable building continues to serve the community for many years to come.

04/09/2026

Just a reminder of the terrific talk we will have at 3 p.m. tomorrow afternoon in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed!

30/08/2026

Buskers Bank Holiday in Whisstock's Place
Many thanks to everyone who supported the Woodbridge Historic Riverside Group's "Buskers Bank Holiday" event in Whisstock's Place this afternoon. The weather was on our side, and the audience very appreciative.
We are very grateful to the performers, i.e.:
Sophie-May and Daisy, talented young performers from Aldeburgh Young Musicians, who entertained us with Harp, Flute, Keyboard and Voice:
The Deben Mud Larks, a trio who with two guitars and a repertoire of super three-voice harmonies, reminded us of the golden age of the Beatles, the Eagles, and even Billy J Kramer!
Sadly Matt Hawksley couldn't be with us (finger crossed for next year, Matt!), so the final set belonged to Betty Sparrow, a solo artist with a beautiful voice who accompanied herself on bass ukulele.
All of them gave their time freely to bring acoustic and low-amp music to our stunning riverside setting. We hope they will come again!
A special 'thank you' too to some behind the scenes supporters - Tristan(and extra helpers)from Woodyard Pizza, Emma from The Boathouse Restaurant, Lee from Deben Travel, Dan from Matheson Electrical and Pat from Woodbridge Riverside Trust.

Thanks again, Everyone!

25/08/2026

Saturday, 5th September, 3 p.m. in The Longshed's John Gibbins Gallery. Please join us for an intriguing talk by Pieter Shipster entitled 'Edward FitzGerald - Poet and Sailor', an insight into this extraordinary and eccentric former resident of Woodbridge.
Tickets £8 (to include tea and cake) are available from Eventbrite (no booking fee) or The Longshed Gift Shop .

17/08/2026

Saturday, 22nd August at 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed.

09/08/2026

August Bank Holiday Sunday
Do come and support the Woodbridge Historic Riverside Group's
"Buskers Bank Holiday" event!

Address

Tide Mill Way
Woodbridge
IP121FP

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 3pm
Tuesday	11am - 3pm
Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

Website

http://www.woodbridgeriversidetrust.org/

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