Early Interceptor weekend

David and Jane Turnage are organizing an event this summer to celebrate 75 years of the early Jensen Interceptor. One of the Interceptor cabriolets was owned from new by the English composer, Sir Benjamin Britten, so we have created an itinerary that visits his residence and the Suffolk concert hall which he and his partner set up in the 1960s.

The itinerary for the early Interceptor weekend is outlined below, with hotel costings. This event is open to all Jensen enthusiasts but we especially want to see a collection of early Interceptors.

On Thursday 14/ 8 the event starts from 15.00pm at Ufford Park Resort Hotel (IP12 1QW) and a buffet dinner will be served in the main restaurant to allow people to arrive as and when. The views over the golf course are very good.

On Friday 15/8 we leave the hotel to go to Snape Maltings. There will be roped off area next to the river just for us. We will also have access to a hut selling drinks and bacon butties (payable at the venue) there are some shops and another cafe which sells light lunches. So lots to see.
In the afternoon we will be able to visit The Red House in Aldeburgh (Benjamin Britten lived here and kept his early interceptor there) the museum has records and photographs of his life and cars.
In the evening we meet in the bar and we are eating a 2 course meal in the hotel restaurant.

On Saturday we have a free day to visit local attractions. Bridge Classics may also open for tours of their workshops (they have several 541s awaiting restoration) Sutton Hoo, the Leiston long shop, Framlingham Castle, Orford Castle and Aldeburgh are all worth a visit.
In the evening we meet in the bar before all sitting down to gala dinner in the Vista room which has still more amazing views.

On Sunday we depart after breakfast for home. Alternatively you can join us at Stonham Barns for a huge car show. (There are usually 500+ cars parked up)
There is an auto jumble, stalls selling food, a large car boot sale and various other sellers. If you would like to attend the show we need your details so we can get you entry tickets, a dedicated stand and access. This is a free event but you can only get in with tickets,

All the events are optional and you can do all, some or none of them.

Those living locally will also be able to join us at some or all of the local attractions and if pre-booked, the hotel meals,

The price for the event is £646 for 2 people sharing a double / twin room, ££512 for one person in a single room. Parking at the hotel is free.
This includes Dinner,,B&B on 3 days in a standard room (upgrades for bedrooms is available when booking) access to the swimming pool, sauna and thermal room.
Spa treatments are prebookable. There may also be an opportunity to pre book a round of golf (details from the hotel)
The hotel requires a non-refundable 25% deposit when you book. We will post the reference code and contact number as soon as these are available. Also, please let us know you have booked and whether you want to attend Stonham Barns classic car show on the Sunday.