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

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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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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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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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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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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…

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Venue with two screens showing world and independent film releases alongside live theatre streaming, since 1975.

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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…

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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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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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Kip McGrath Ipswich is situated in the heart of the town centre, providing high-quality tuition for children between the ages of 6 to 16, specialising in English and Maths tuition, and, 11+ exam prepa…

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

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Learn a new skill, art or craft from our band of professional tutors in a relaxed and social space!

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

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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