Places To Visit

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Are you ready to FEEL THE BOOM™? Get set for the time of your life at the Battleground! Battle it out with a mate or a date with a selection of fun games including Axe Throwing, Crazier Golf, Augmen…

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One of Ipswich’s most important historic structures, the Unitarian Meeting House was built in 1699 and opened in 1700 by John Fairfax, with much of the building’s original structure and character rema…

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SPILL is an arts organisation and registered charity based in Ipswich, working with artists and communities to create unusual and memorable art projects across the town.

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Venue with two screens showing world and independent film releases alongside live theatre streaming, since 1975.

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The Ipswich and Suffolk Club is a private members club that offers its members various social, sporting and dining benefits. It is also available for hire to members and non-members as an ideal venue…

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Ipswich is one of eight Microshop locations in the UK, part of a retail and start-up revolution for small businesses to move from clicks to bricks.

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The Church is in the centre of Ipswich and bridges the gap between its sister venues, The Smokehouse and The Baths, run by not for profit live music organisation Brighten The Corners. It is home to a…

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Alexandra Park sits at the heart of Ipswich, within easy walking distance of the town’s fantastic waterfront. The park plays host to summer events and cultural celebration days.

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Try our delicious breakfast, kids and main menus with vegan and vegetarian options, Online and in-store retailer of geek culture merchandise and games, Each store runs an extensive programme of events…

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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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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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Eastern Angles is an East Region theatre company with a broad world view in our approach, creating work with community groups and artists in East Anglia. Our productions are ambitious, dynamic and a g…

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The Play Den is a safe, inclusive play space which provides a variety of play opportunities, for children ages 0-7, which are aimed at promoting children’s wellbeing and development during these impor…

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Immerse yourself in a comprehensive fitness journey at TruGym Ipswich, which offers a balanced mix of exercise machines, professional personal trainers, and varied group classes. This location also fe…

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Fore Street Pool has been a part of the Ipswich architecture for over 100 years and is a very popular swimming venue for lane swimming, swimming lessons and school sessions in Ipswich.

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Children’s and adult dance classes, events and social dancing in the heart of Ipswich by a welcoming dance family with over 75 years’ experience.

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Offering themed summer cruises from Ipswich Waterfront on the River Orwell.

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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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Ipswich Minster (formerly St Mary le Tower) has been at the heart of Ipswich for more than a thousand years, and since the year 1200 has been the town’s Civic Church.

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Christchurch Mansion is a free to explore stunning 15th-Century Manor House in Christchurch Park, just a short walk from Ipswich town centre.

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‘The Saints’ is a special community of Ipswich shops with an array of independents in beautiful heritage buildings.

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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 Walk in Ipswich is a charming thoroughfare situated in the heart of Ipswich town centre, linking Tavern Street and the Buttermarket. It features distinctive mock-Tudor timber-framed architecture,…

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