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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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 each year.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CHIp Studios is a space for local creatives, where local artists can come together, explore, create and grow.

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The Cornhill is a public open space in front of Ipswich Town Hall with fountains and seating. It hosts events, parades, Ipswich Market and other civic processions involving the Mayor and is a central…

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

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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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4YP

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leading the way in 24 hour and all-day eating and drinking, there are now 3 restaurants offering an eclectic, high quality and value for money menu along with a relaxed environment. Whether you’re a…

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Typical Omniplex cinemas range from 4 – 14 screens and are now located in most major cities and towns. Consistency, highest level of customer service, diverse scheduling in a clean and welcoming envir…

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The Mayor’s Parlour can be found inside the Town Hall, as well as Moments Coffee Shop plus unique rooms for events, displays, receptions, meetings and civil weddings.

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

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

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Every teacher at Ipswich School is passionate about educating young people. They know the key to a successful education is sharing their passion and capturing the imagination of those they teach. Th…

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