Peak in the Park takes over the grass with pets, films and live orchestra
Chula's 100th Anniversary Park is going paws first. For the first time ever, the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University and Skyline Film Bangkok May 16-18, from 6.45-8.45pm.
Kick back with your best four-legged friends and stretch out on the grass for three handpicked dog lover films:
May 16 : You've Got Mail May 17 : Hachi May 18 : 101 Dalmatians
Before the sun dips and movie nights begin, catch mellow orchestra tunes from Chula's own ensemble 4.30pm-6.30 pm, along with tasty bites from Banthat Thong's cult-fave food stalls.
The vet faculty of Chulalongkorn University will also host a free doggo health check station. All proceeds after costs go to the student led stray animal club so your pup's wellness check does more good than one tail wag.
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- Time Out
101 Dalmatians
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The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic
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SUDBURY is a charming ancient town in Suffolk that people may not realise was the inspiration for a hit Disney film. Locations in Sudbury, like the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church featured in 101 Dalmatians - because the author lived nearby. 5 5 Dodie Smith, who was famous for writing the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians, spent her adult life living in the Essex village of Finchingfield. As a result, she used to regularly visit Sudbury, which was half an hour away, to do her shopping. Parts of Sudbury was used for the setting of the classic children's story, including the drinking fountain and horse trough by St Peter's Church. It is mentioned as the place where Pongo and Perdita stop to have a drink while trying to track down the lost puppies. The town is even named in the book, it reads: "Just before midnight they came to the market town of Sudbury. Pongo paused as they crossed the bridge over the River Stour." Walt Disney visited Dodie at her home in Finchingfield called The Barretts. It's rumoured the Grade II listed Georgian manor Greys Hall, in the nearby village of Sible Hedingham, was the inspiration for Cruella de Vil's home. 101 Dalmatians is honoured in The Talbot Trail - which is a series of 14 statues around Sudbury. The trail depicts the town's history, other statues include the town gaol. On Gaol Lane is the statue that was the gateway to Sudbury Court where prisoners were locked up to await trial. 5 5 There's also 'The Running Boy' which tells the story of James Bigmore, a boy who ran alongside a coach, all the way from Sudbury to Norwich in six hours. Another is the fearsome Queen of the Iceni, Boudicea as well as the artist Thomas Gainsborough. Sudbury is also home to the National Trust property The Children's Country House. It re-opened after a big makeover in 2022 - with its property and gardens all aimed at entertaining kids Unlike most National Trust properties, children are encouraged to go wild, run around and touch everything with no roped-off areas. While features of the historic country home can still be enjoyed, the new wing includes everything from interactive displays to a dressing-up room. One British celeb lives in Suffolk – here are his favourite places to go from smallest pub in UK to beachside brewery. And why Southwold in Suffolk has more than enough for a weekend's exploring. 5
