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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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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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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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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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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Are you ready for an awesome day out packed with lots of fun adventure and laughter at Inflata Nation Ipswich? Book Your Inflatable Adventure Today!
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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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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 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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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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Venue with two screens showing world and independent film releases alongside live theatre streaming, since 1975.
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Mugwort & Mistletoe was born with the unique concept that combines retail and wellness, by valuing holistic health and handcrafted products with the glue of community to bring it all together.
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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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Ipswich Art Gallery is home to displays of Ipswich collections, work by international artists, touring exhibitions and even shows featuring local artists.
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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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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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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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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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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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Chantry Park is a 50 hectare park on the western outskirts of the town centre. It has been a public park since 1928, and within the grounds sits a 17th Century country house.
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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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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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A town centre Christian Church committed to enriching individual lives and the wellbeing of the community in Ipswich Town Centre.
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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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4YP works with 7-25 year-olds at our town centre hub, in schools and out in the community to ensure that all children and young people have somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone t…
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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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