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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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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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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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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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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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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Learn a new skill, art or craft from our band of professional tutors in a relaxed and social space!
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Kip McGrath Ipswich is situated in the heart of the town centre, providing high-quality tuition for children between the ages of 6 to 16, specialising in English and Maths tuition, and, 11+ exam prepa…
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Norwich Road contains a fantastic array of businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs and passionate community leaders offering a vibrant mix, giving Norwich Road a real buzz.
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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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Where little ones can play and explore while you relax and enjoy a moment of peace. Our café offers a perfect blend of fun and relaxation, with thoughtfully designed spaces, great coffee, tasty treat…
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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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5 mysterious rooms. 60 minutes to get out. Do you have what it takes to escape?
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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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Venue with two screens showing world and independent film releases alongside live theatre streaming, since 1975.
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Go on a journey through Suffolk’s past from the Iron Age to the Romans and Saxons. This museum gives a fascinating insight into the town and surrounding area’s intriguing past.
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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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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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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 Transport Museum is a unique collection of major transport and engineering objects made or used in the Ipswich area. They show how people used to go about their daily lives and remind us of th…
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Our purpose-built, all-weather football venue features the very latest ProTurf synthetic grass with individual floodlit arenas. After your game, relive that perfect 1-2 or nutmeg in a state-of-the-art…
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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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This green space with children’s play area is right next to Ipswich Town Football stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC.
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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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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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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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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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