Places To Visit

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!

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…

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…

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…

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.

Founded in 1878. the club turned professional in 1936 and Ipswich Town Football Club (ITFC) was elected to join the football league in 1938.

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.

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.

Norwich Road contains a fantastic array of businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs and passionate community leaders offering a vibrant mix, giving Norwich Road a real buzz.

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…

Steeped in 16th Century tradition, this old Ipswich pub in Black Horse Lane, has all the facilities you need, combined with age old English charm.

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

Ipswich Windrush Society’s ‘The Reflection Room’ is a time capsule exhibition located in Sailmakers Shopping Centre, in the heart of Ipswich town centre.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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…

This green space with children’s play area is right next to Ipswich Town Football stadium, home to Ipswich Town FC.

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.

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…

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.

Unlock your sense of adventure, by enjoying a challenge with your family or friends at Cluetopia Escape Room in Ipswich.

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…

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

The Smokehouse is a 70-capacity micro-venue in the heart of one of our most diverse wards in Ipswich. Hosting over 100 gigs per year (put on by external promotors and bands), The Smokehouse offers fir…