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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5 mysterious rooms. 60 minutes to get out. Do you have what it takes to escape?

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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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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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With over 500 spaces, Crown Car Park next to Crown Pools, is the perfect place to park for a visit to Ipswich town centre. It’s just a short walk down Lloyds Avenue to the Cornhill at the heart of the…

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It’s our mission to break down barriers to fitness for everyone in the UK, providing top-quality gyms and expert advice at affordable prices, where absolutely everyone feels welcome…

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Ipswich County Library in Northgate Street is open seven days a week offering not just books! There are free activities, free wi-fi and computer access with rooms available to hire for meetings, talks…

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

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For at least nine centuries a church has stood on this spot as a place for the community, whether it be congregations, lovers of music and the arts or model train enthusiasts! Now St Peter’s by the…

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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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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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A stylish coffee shop serving contemporary cafe dishes and jamaican coffee.

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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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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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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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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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Enjoy one, two or three hour boat trips along the River Orwell from Ipswich Waterfront along the Orwell Estuary and under the Orwell Bridge to see Harwich and Felixstowe Ports, or, hire the Orwell Lad…

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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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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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A town centre Christian Church committed to enriching individual lives and the wellbeing of the community in Ipswich Town Centre.

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