Shopping, entertainment and relaxation are all catered for in Haverhill. A weekly market is held in the High Street every Saturday, with a smaller market each Friday in the square. There is a leisure centre with swimming pool, a golf course and a skate park.

Football and cricket teams play locally, or if you’re looking for something more relaxing try angling on the River Stour and local lakes.

The Arts Centre has a cinema and a variety of music, drama, dance and comedy, and nearby a Cineworld multiplex cinema shows all the latest releases. Schooling is varied and well-catered for. From playgroups to primary and secondary to colleges, Haverhill has all education needs covered.

The Arboretum is located 3km to the west of Haverhill town centre. Haverhill town centre offers many amenities and services within easy walking, cycling and public transport distance of your home, including supermarkets, schools, shops and pub restaurants.

The website www.haverhill-uk.com is an indepenent site developed for and on behalf of the people of Haverhill in Suffolk. It provides information on local events, a directory, a message board, local links and much more.