Ipswich has an array of ‘places to visit’ with scenic walks around Christchurch or Holywells parks or boats along the heritage harbour at Ipswich waterfront where you can enjoy river trips with the Orwell Lady in the summer months. In the town centre why not watch a film at one of three cinemas, try axe throwing at Boom Battle Bar, watch an Ipswich Town football match at Portman Road or play for yourself with friends at Goals.
With many theatres and arts organisations in the town, Ipswich is a great place to watch a live performance of dance, drama or music with touring London shows and pop icons often visiting Ipswich Regent Theatre.
As the oldest recorded UK town, Ipswich also has a rich heritage and history with a dedicated Museum, The Hold – home of Suffolk Archives, Ipswich Art Gallery, many churches with their own unique histories and local groups like the Ipswich Society, Ipswich Maritime Trust and Ipswich Institute celebrating the town’s heritage. Did you know that Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was born here? There are many references to this great man around the town…
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From the stage to the big-screen, make sure you get the best seats in the house for your favourite big screen experience at Cineworld in Cardinal Park, Ipswich.
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Founded in 1878. the club turned professional in 1936 and Ipswich Town Football Club (ITFC) was elected to join the football league in 1938.
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DanceEast is one of the UK’s leading dance organisations, and the home of dance in the East of England. Our vision is a world where everyone can benefit from the vital and life-enhancing power of da…
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Christchurch Park is Ipswich’s oldest public park, opening in 1895, but was the site of an Augustinian priory as far back as the 12th Century.
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If you’re after a great night out, Ipswich Regent Theatre is one of the largest entertainment venues in the region, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to watch touring shows every year! 202…
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At the Buttermarket Shopping Centre in Ipswich you will find places to dine, socialise and shop as well as an underground car park and gym!
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Just a stone’s throw from the town centre, in the late 1960s and early 70s this venue hosted rock legends Led Zeppelin, The Hollies, Rod Stewart and The Move. In 2021, The Baths re-opened as a live…
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The Mayor’s Parlour can be found inside the Town Hall, plus unique rooms for events, displays, receptions, meetings and civil weddings.
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The Walk in Ipswich is a charming, pedestrianised, Y-shaped retail alley, situated in the heart of Ipswich town centre, linking Tavern Street and the Buttermarket. It features distinctive mock-Tudor t…
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As the biggest leisure facility in Ipswich, Crown Pools offers a range of indoor facilities including gym, sauna, competition pool and leisure pool with a wave machine and numerous children’s activi…
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Assemble your team and get ready for an incredible immersive horror experience in the centre of Ipswich! Face your fears and let the game begin…
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Bushido sushi & Izakaya Japanese restaurant.
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Part of Ipswich life since the 19th Century, the Corn Exchange welcomes an eclectic programme of mid-scale comedy, music gigs, club nights and festivals. Whether you’re on your feet, or sitting comf…
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A former church near to the Waterfront, St Clement’s was known as the Mariners’ Church before conversion for community use by Ipswich Historic Churches Trust.
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The Ipswich Institute provides lending library facilities and an extensive programme of leisure learning courses, talks and trips to over 2,000 members. We are also home to the Ipswich Tourist Guides…
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Red Rose Chain is a not for profit theatre company based at The Avenue Theatre in Ipswich, delivering a vibrant professional and community programme. For over 20 years, we have put inclusion and acces…
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Venue with two screens showing world and independent film releases alongside live theatre streaming, since 1975.
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Learn a new skill, art or craft from our band of professional tutors in a relaxed and social space!
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Briarbank Brewing Company is the place to go in Ipswich for a unique, microbrewery to bar, beer experience. Take a tour or simply sit back and enjoy an award-winning local craft ale, served in their w…
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A town centre Christian Church committed to enriching individual lives and the wellbeing of the community in Ipswich Town Centre.
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At Escape Club, we’re reshaping the nightlife experience in Ipswich with a fresh, modern vision centred around electronic dance music.
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Pool hall featuring pool, snooker, darts, DJs and live music at The Music Room, a 400 capacity grassroots music venue on the top floor, that has been booking touring bands since the early 2000’s
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CHIp Studios is a space for local creatives, where local artists can come together, explore, create and grow.
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At Ipswich International Church, we believe in living out our Christian faith as effectively as possible, having an impact on those who have not yet heard or experienced the great news about Jesus Chr…
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The New Wolsey Theatre is an award-winning theatre and vibrant cultural hub offering performances, community engagement and artist development. We have a national reputation for excellence, diversity,…
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Holywells Park is a beautiful community open space with stunning trees and ponds, with a history dating back to medieval times. The park is a County Wildlife Site, a Conservation Area with two listed…
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The Ancient House, also known as Sparrowe’s House, is a Grade I listed building dating from the 15th century located in the Buttermarket. In 1980 the building was acquired by Ipswich Borough Council.
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Suffolk Archives, a Suffolk County Council service, is home to 900 years of Suffolk’s history captured through thousands of documents. We are open for everyone to discover the past through our natio…
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The University of Suffolk is a transformational university. It absorbs the best of UK university traditions, aligning these with a twenty first century audience and a modern world of employment, with…
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The Smokehouse is a 70-capacity micro-venue in the heart of one of our most diverse wards in Ipswich. Hosting over 100 gigs per year (put on by external promotors and bands), The Smokehouse offers fir…
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