Five Burns Night celebrations in Suffolk located in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Layham

Burns Night is a celebration of the Scottish poet Robert Burns and typically involves traditional food and drink including haggis and Scottish whisky, as well as recitals of Burns' poetry.

The tradition, which takes place on January 25 every year, began in 1801 when Burns' friends held a memorial supper for him on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Celebrations typically include a soup to start, haggis, neeps and tatties for main along with a recital of the 'Address to a Haggis' and may end with a Scottish dessert such as cranachan or a whisky trifle. They often also include music and a dance.

Where can you celebrate in Suffolk this year?

1. Wright's, Bury St Edmunds

Wright's at 2 Cornhill are hosting a Burns Night supper club with a Scottish-themed evening of food, poetry, bagpipes and whisky.

This celebration will take place from 7.30pm onwards and including three courses and a glass of fizz for £35 each.

Menu items include haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish soups and cranachan or shortbread for desert. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

2. Venue 16, Ipswich

16 Steakhouse at Venue 16 in Ipswich is another location offering a meal and celebrations on January 25.

From 7pm, visitors will be played in by a traditional piper and the room will be dressed in traditional Scottish theme.

It's £31.50 per head and more information can be found here.

3. Marquis, Layham

For an extra special celebration, Suffolk residents could visit Marquis in Layham where Chef Tom Bushell has created a tasty Scottish inspired menu for £85 per person.

Traditional haggis will be served as well as Scottish beef sirloin and Scottish quails scotch egg and deserts including clootie dumpling or Scottish macaroons.

More information on this special occasion can be found here.

4. The Mayor's 'Robert Burns Supper' at Ipswich Town Hall

This supper in the Council Chamber in Ipswich Town Hall will take place from 7pm to 10.30pm and is in aid of Emmaus Suffolk.

A ticket to this black tie event, with a traditional address to the haggis and toast to the lassies, is £40 and it is suitable for all ages. More on this, here.

5. Juniper Barn, Rendham

Juniper Barn in Rendham near Woodbridge is also hosting a Burns Night supper on the 25th.

Tickets and information can be found here.

They have promised an 'intimate evening of Scottish cuisine and poetry, wine and a wee dram included'.