Looking to kick off the New Year with something exciting and new?
Why not try a local writing group, join a running club, or explore Ipswich’s vibrant arts and culture scene?
From captivating shows to the innovative Digital Ipswich project, there’s plenty happening to inspire you!
Check out a few of our top suggestions below…
This weekly run around the park is a FREE, fun, and friendly 5k community event. You can walk, jog, run, volunteer marshal or spectate – it’s up to you!
For any age and all abilities, take a look at the link below.
Wolsey Writers is a creative writing group based at New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich led by award-winning author Katie Ward. The group includes novelists, scriptwriters, poets, storytellers, children’s literature, comedy, and non-fiction writers – so every genre! Each monthly session includes tips to improve your creative practice, focused writing time, peer support and inspiration.
Experience the best arts and creativity – right here in town. There’s quality theatre, dance and art events right here in Ipswich! The ‘We Are Ipswich’ cultural collective offers unmissable shows and events. Be inspired, be entertained. Meet local artist Lily Hammond and review other cultural highlights coming up at the link below:
If you’re after a great night out to see a show, the newly refurbished Ipswich Regent Theatre is the place to go this year. The theatre reopened at the end of 2025 following extensive internal refurbishment, improving the experience for theatre-goers, so do book a show to see for yourself!
The Digital Ipswich project, by Ipswich Borough Council, has seen digital elements installed around the town centre.
Ipswich Portal on the Cornhill connects real-time with Ireland, Europe and America!
Visit Stoke Bridge Wharf to enjoy the Ipswich Waterfront Dock Stories AR experience, and, coming soon are six new Digital Binoculars showing the town in times gone by.
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