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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Saints’ is a special community of Ipswich shops with an array of independents in beautiful heritage buildings.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Immerse yourself in a comprehensive fitness journey at TruGym Ipswich, which offers a balanced mix of exercise machines, professional personal trainers, and varied group classes. This location also fe…
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The Walk in Ipswich is a charming thoroughfare situated in the heart of Ipswich town centre, linking Tavern Street and the Buttermarket. It features distinctive mock-Tudor timber-framed architecture,…
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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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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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5 mysterious rooms. 60 minutes to get out. Do you have what it takes to escape?
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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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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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Venue with two screens showing world and independent film releases alongside live theatre streaming, since 1975.
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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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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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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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Lewis at Two-toed Skateboards teaches skateboarding in Ipswich at the outdoor Skate Park near Stoke Bridge during the summer months.
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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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Ipswich Superbowl can be found at the top of the Buttermarket Shopping Centre in the town centre. It’s not just bowling, you can enjoy Ninja Tag Active, Crazy Club and there’s a Sega Prize zone with a…
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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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