CLA at the Suffolk Show 2025
Enjoy the CLA hospitality at this major agricultural show
Trinity Park, Ipswich
May 28 & 29
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to a range of CLA hospitality in our marquee at the Suffolk Show. You can join us for breakfast, lunch and other social events across the two days and we would be delighted to welcome you.
This year, you can also book a session during the show with our CLA experts to discuss any topic relating to rural business or land management. Everything from tax and succession planning to tourism and Energy Performance Certificates. Full details below.
CLA political breakfast on day one
May 28 | 7.30am – 9am | Price: £15
Start your visit to the show with a full English breakfast on the first day. Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter will be your guest speaker for this breakfast which is supported by Cheffins and Ellisons Solicitors. CLA President Victoria Vyvyan will also be providing an industry update for guests. Defra representatives have also been invited to attend.
CLA members’ lunch on day one
May 28 | 12pm – 2pm | Free
Our very popular lunch on the first day of the show is back where you can enjoy fresh produce from the comfort of the CLA marquee. Early booking is advised to ensure you secure your place.
FULLY BOOKED.
Family afternoon and cream tea
May 28 | 3pm – 4pm | Free
The CLA's family afternoon and cream tea returns with games and activities for children. You can also join us for free drinks throughout the afternoon. This afternoon tea is supported by Natwest.
FULLY BOOKED.
CLA members' breakfast on day two
May 29 | 7.30am - 9am | Free
On the second day of the Suffolk Show, CLA members can enjoy a free full English breakfast. This breakfast is supported by Ensors Chartered Accountants, the Farmers Club and Tees Law. Your guest speakers will be Spains Hall Estate Partner and Owner, Archie Ruggles-Brise, and Suffolk based hedgelayer and author Richard Negus.
CLA members' lunch on day two
May 29 | 12pm - 2pm | Free
We invite you to a free lunch on the second day of the show where you can enjoy a wide selection of food and drink.
Meet the team
Meet CLA Private Client and Tax Adviser, Richie O'Dowd
Richie is available to meet on both days of the show and has a particular focus on inheritance tax, succession planning and other private client issues such as wills, probate, trusts and powers of attorney.
Meet Senior CLA Property and Business Policy Adviser, Avril Roberts
Avril is available on both days to discuss residential lettings, the Renters Rights Bill, delivering new homes, Energy Performance Certificates and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, tourism and more.
Meet your Regional CLA Surveyor
On the first day of the Suffolk Show you can meet one of our regional surveyors who can discuss a range of matters with you. They can cover everything from planning advice to rights of way, police engagement and Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
CLA External Affairs
You can meet with the CLA's Head of Print and Digital, Jasmin McDermott, who is the editor of the CLA's Land & Business magazine, on the first day. Also in attendance on the first day will be CLA Public Affairs Adviser, Henry Welch.
You will find the CLA marquee situated on stand number 622.
You can enjoy complimentary light refreshments at any time in our marquee during the show.
Please note: To access the CLA events listed you will need to have purchased an admission ticket for the Suffolk Show.
For further information contact east@cla.org.uk or call 01638 590 429.