Woodbridge Riverside Trust

Woodbridge Riverside Trust 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 new

ly 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.

On this glorious morning, we would like to share with you this photo by Mike Whitby (who kindly gave us his permission t...
25/05/2026

On this glorious morning, we would like to share with you this photo by Mike Whitby (who kindly gave us his permission to use it) of the 'Bee Cafe' in Whisstock's Place, and to say 'thank you' to Paul Martin who maintains it. Last week, Paul needed to take the 'cafe' to pieces to repair a leak, and then reassemble and replant it - hours of work.

Saturday 9th May, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Galley in The Longshed. Woodbridge Riverside Trust presents a tale of "Betr...
05/05/2026

Saturday 9th May, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Galley in The Longshed. Woodbridge Riverside Trust presents a tale of
"Betrothal, Betrayal, Backstabbing and Blood!"

Settle back as one of our most popular speakers, Paul Constantine, tells us about THE MAKING OF "ANGLAND", the story of England's darkest age, (part 1).

Tickets £8 to include tea and cake are available from Eventbrite (no booking fee) and The Longshed Gift Shop.

Not to be missed!

30/04/2026

Advance Notice
With apologies for any disappointment caused,
on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May, the John Gibbins Gallery will be closed for conferences.
The Gallery will re-open at 11 a.m. on Sunday 3rd May to welcome
visitors.

Saturday 18th April, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed, "THE COLDEST JOURNEY" a talk by Antony Bowring,...
15/04/2026

Saturday 18th April, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed, "THE COLDEST JOURNEY" a talk by Antony Bowring, sailor and explorer.
"Following a disastrous education, in 1967, at the age of 16, Anton Bowring joined the Merchant Navy as a navigation cadet. Fast forward nearly 60 years, and he can look back on a lifetime of adventure which took him to all corners of the world, with opportunities to travel extensively in Polar Regions. He has worked with Sir Ranulph Fiennes for over 30 years on a number of projects, most recently from 2007-2013 on an attempt to cross Antactica in winter. In "The Coldest Journey", he shares that adventure with us.
Tickets are £8 from Eventbrite or The Longshed Gift Shop.

Footnote: Between 1811 and 1982, Anton's family were ship owners from St John's, Newfoundland. Among the many family owned vessels were the 'Terra Nova' and 'Aurora' which served Scott, Shackleton and Douglas Mawson in the early 20th Century.

26/03/2026

BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
Friday 27th-Sunday 29th March 11a.m. - 3 p.m.
John Gibbins Gallery, The Longshed.
SALE OF PRE-OWNED BOOKS - MARITME, GENERAL INTEREST AND NOVELS.
Collectors may be interested in bound volumes of "Sea Breezes", some dating back to the 1940s.
Come and have a browse!

Woodbridge Riverside Trust presents on Saturday 14th March, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed, "A NEW R...
06/03/2026

Woodbridge Riverside Trust presents on
Saturday 14th March, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Gallery in
The Longshed, "A NEW RIVERSIDE", a talk by Bryan Knibbs, former Chair of Woodbridge Riverside Trust and one of the dedicated group of people who made it all happen.
Ticket are available from Eventbrite or The Longshed Gift Shop and cost £8 to include tea and cake.

20/02/2026

Saturday 14th March at 3 p.m.
in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed
Woodbridge Riverside Trust presents
"A New Riverside" a Talk by Bryan Knibbs
The 'whats', the 'whys' and the 'wherefores' that have given us the thriving Whisstock's Place, Tide Mill Way development.
Tickets £8 (to include tea and cake) are available from Eventbrite
(no booking fee) or from The Longshed Gift Shop.

Hello from Woodbridge Riverside Trust- a reminder of our Talk this coming Saturday 14th February at 3 p.m.It should hav...
12/02/2026

Hello from Woodbridge Riverside Trust
- a reminder of our Talk this coming
Saturday 14th February at 3 p.m.
It should have stopped raining by then!

An update from Woodbridge Riverside Trust on the forthcoming Rope Making courses.All the 'Adult' places are now taken, b...
10/02/2026

An update from Woodbridge Riverside Trust on the forthcoming Rope Making courses.
All the 'Adult' places are now taken, but interest is high and we are keeping a reserve list, so please let us know if you would like to be on that list.
There are just two free places left for young people between 14-18 years old on each of the morning and afternoon courses. If those places are not taken up by 18th February, we will release them to others, so please don't delay in contacting us via [email protected] It is too good an opportunity to miss! First come, first served.

Saturday 28th February 2026 in the John Gibbins GalleryWoodbridge Riverside Trust presents an opportunity to work with a...
01/02/2026

Saturday 28th February 2026 in the John Gibbins Gallery
Woodbridge Riverside Trust presents an opportunity to work with a renown expert when Sue Pennison will be with us to lead Rope Making Workshops.
Sue is Chair of the Trustees of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. She has been a life-long sailor with a fascination for cord and rope and the traditions of the sea.
There will be two workshops on the day, one from 9a.m.-12 noon and one from 1p.m.-4 p.m.
The output from a workshop will be a small rope mat or fender.
There are just 8 places on each course and the cost for adults is £15 to include materials and refreshments.
As part of our commitment to young people in our community, we are offering a number of free places (four on each course) for 15-18 year olds.
Places will be allocated on a 'first come, first served' basis, so sign up soon!

For further information and to book a place, please contact [email protected]

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

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