Bookable now for 19 NOVEMBER to 20 DECEMBER 2026
:: 2 COURSES FOR £30
:: 3 COURSES FOR £36
(EXTRA DATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR LARGE-GROUP BOOKINGS, please contact us)
£ 1 0  D E P O S I T  required per-person, pre-ordering is obligatory, thank you 
** If you have an allergy or intolerance, please contact us or speak to a team member before you order food or drink **
R E Q U E S T  Y O U R  B O O K I N G  F O R M - please email enquiries@thedukeofmarlborough.com
Our FESTIVE MENU options include:
STARTERS (further options available)
:: CAMEMBERT & CRANBERRY BITES with DRESSED LEAVES & CRANBERRY DIPPING SAUCE
:: CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ with TOASTED BREAD, SPICED APPLE CHUTNEY & DRESSED LEAVES (GFA)
:: PAPRIKA-SPICED PRAWN COCKTAIL - PRAWNS, LETTUCE AND MARIE ROSE SAUCE SERVED with WARM CRUSTY BREAD & BUTTER (GFA)
MAIN COURSES
:: TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY - with SEASONAL VEGETABLES, GARLIC FRIED SAVOY CABBAGE, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, ROAST POTATOES, SAGE & ONION STUFFING, PIG IN BLANKET (GFA)
(add on @ £1.50 EACH - CAULIFLOWER CHEESE, YORKSHIRE PUDDING, EXTRA PIG IN BLANKET)
:: FESTIVE BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROAST - BUTTERNUT SQUASH, ONIONS, KALE & APRICOT with BROWN RICE, MARMALADE and a GLUTEN-FREE CRUMB, served with ROAST POTATOES, SEASONAL VEGETABLES & VEGAN GRAVY (VE & GF)
Further options for Festive Mains …ULTIMATE FESTIVE BURGER….. and FESTIVE FISH CAKES
DESSERTS
:: TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING
:: SPICED APPLE, CRANBERRY & BISCOFF CRUMBLE
:: BLACK FOREST GATEAUX
:: CHRISTMAS BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING
:: CHEESEBOARD
Full menu details on our website, thank you - 01473 831283
https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/food-and-drink/
** YOUR BOOKING INCLUDES FESTIVE TABLE DECORATIONS AND CHRISTMAS CRACKERS **
** An annual highlight of the Somersham Festive Season!! **

Our Toy Service is at 10am on Sunday 22nd November - this is when we ask for any new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children & Mums to be brought to the service. 
These are then donated to the ‘Lighthouse’ charity - to make Christmas a little easier for those who find themselves in difficult situations.
An annual event, and warmhearted welcome to the Somersham Festive Season.
If you can’t get to the service but have a gift to give, please get in touch with Jo or Pat (07792 931047).
Plenty of parking at the Village Hall, thank you
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IMPORTANT UPDATE - the timings for the mobile library stop in Somersham are changing slightly.
The stop at the Community Shop (16B) will run from 9.30-10.00am and the Willisham stop (16C) will be from 10.10-11.00am as it’s now busier there, more time is required at the Willisham stop.
These new timings will start from THURSDAY 29^th October 2026.
NB: there will be NO Mobile Library for our route run during December 2026. 
:: Somersham has a regular four-weekly Mobile Library visit on a Thursday - stopping in the car park next to the Community Shop. You can reserve books from any other library in Suffolk and then collect them when the mobile visits - and return your books to any branch / mobile library across the county. You may also suggest possible new titles, and make reservations online or library staff can help. It’s free and easy to get a library user card - you can get a card at the Mobile Library! There’s also a HOME LIBRARY service.
TODDLERS AND CHILDREN
This is a great occasion for toddlers and children, lots of books to choose from - and as the Mobile Library is in the village for 30 minutes, they can settle down and have a reading adventure!
Ipswich Mobile Library Route 16 - stopping  at: Somersham, Willisham, Barking, Battisford, Ringshall, Great Bricett, Nedging Tye, Offton and Flowton.

Meets at the Duke of Marlborough, Somersham SUFFOLK at 7:30pm, every 4th Thursday of the month. Books bring people together. Our monthly meet-ups aren’t just about great reads - they’re about laughter, connection, and making new friends who love books just as much as you do. Whether you’re new to the village and local area, looking to meet new people, or simply want to make time for yourself, you’ll find a friendly welcome - a place for you to share your thoughts on books and more. This can be everything from a mutual appreciation of an author, to a fiery debate about a hidden subtext.

Join us for a wonderfully indulgent evening of Port tasting on Saturday 28th November at 7.30pm! Discover and sample 5 different ports, each paired with a delicious board of meat, cheese and chocolate nibbles - the perfect combination for a cosy, sophisticated evening with friends. £30 per person - Saturday 28th November - 7.30pm
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
A £10 deposit per person is required to secure your place.
Spaces are limited, so gather your friends and book your place for a lovely evening of port, pairing and good company!
A superb new event for the Somersham Festive Season.
Call 01473 831283 or email enquiries@thedukeofmarlborough.com