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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 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.

19/06/2026

Today, tomorrow and Sunday (19th-21st June) the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed is hosting the 'Young East Anglian Artists'
Exhibition, organised by Woodbridge School Prep.
Do come along to see this array of entries and prize winners from schools in our region!

n.b."The King's River" Tapestry will be back on display soon

15/06/2026

Advance Notice.

With apologies for any disappointment caused, the John Gibbins Gallery (in The Longshed) will be closed to visitors on Wednesday,17th June for schools activities. and also on Thursday 18th June in preparation for an exhibition at the weekend.
The ground floor of The Longshed will be open to visitors as usual.
Entry is free.

11/06/2026

Saturday 13th June, 3 p.m. in The Longshed Gallery - a talk by Sarah Hopcroft
Over 40 years ago, Sarah and her husband bought a small bakery. In week one, a Romany gypsy came into the shop and told Sarah that another business would be 'born' that would "take you on a journey of intrigue, major sales, recognition in high places and this is all connected with spice". Did that happen? Come and hear Sarah's story, as she tell us about the 4000 year history of gingerbread!
Ticket £8 (to include appropriate refreshments) from Eventbrite or The Longshed Gift Shop

04/06/2026

Saturday 13th June, 3 p.m. in the John Gibbins Gallery in The Longshed, Whisstock's Place,.
"A Sweet and Spicy History of Gingerbread" a talk by Sarah Hopcroft, who know a thing or two about it 4000 year history!!
Tickets £8 (to include refreshments) available from Eventbrite (no booking fee) or The Longshed Gift Shop.
In centuries gone by, the Spice Trade was a key factor in establishing global demand and trading networks, and cargoes of spices could be more valuable than gold.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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