Places To Visit

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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!

Looking for the best craft beer, real ale, and spirits in Ipswich? Look no further than Hopsters, a popular hybrid shop and micro bar. With a curated selection on tap and hundreds of bottles and cans…

Who’s hungry? At Chefs’ Whites restaurant, we pride ourselves on being the perfect go-to for every occasion. From Michelin star guest chef extravaganzas to themed evening events or just a quiet l…

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.

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

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…

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.

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…

Christchurch Mansion is a free to explore stunning 15th-Century Manor House in Christchurch Park, just a short walk from Ipswich town centre.

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.

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

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…

A stylish coffee shop serving contemporary cafe dishes and jamaican coffee.

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…

For at least nine centuries a church has stood on this spot as a place for the community, whether it be congregations, lovers of music and the arts or model train enthusiasts! Now St Peter’s by the…

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…

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

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.

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

Bushido sushi & Izakaya Japanese restaurant.

At Escape Club, we’re reshaping the nightlife experience in Ipswich with a fresh, modern vision centred around electronic dance music.

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…

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

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.