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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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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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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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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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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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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With over 500 spaces, Crown Car Park next to Crown Pools, is the perfect place to park for a visit to Ipswich town centre. It’s just a short walk down Lloyds Avenue to the Cornhill at the heart of the…

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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.

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Pure Gym in the Buttermarket, Ipswich has plenty of kit to choose from, whether you prefer cardio, weightlifting, or functional training – we have it all! We also have loads of fitness classes include…

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Are you ready to FEEL THE BOOM™? Get set for the time of your life at the Battleground! Battle it out with a mate or a date with a selection of fun games including Axe Throwing, Crazier Golf, Augmen…

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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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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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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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The Ipswich Institute provides lending library facilities and an extensive programme of leisure learning courses, talks and trips to over 2,000 members. We are also home to the Ipswich Tourist Guides…

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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We are dedicated to supporting and building communities through urban art and participatory events. Our work encourages authentic connection through place-relevant projects.

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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…

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

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

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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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