Around Ipswich
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – July 06 2026
Seven days of things to do in Ipswich from 6 July 2026, including the Inside Out Community's Creative Wellbeing Art Studio at Eastern Angles.
Step Behind the Mysterious Blue Door: August at the Ipswich Institute
Have you ever walked down Tavern Street in the centre of town and wondered what lies behind that striking, mysterious blue door?
Ipswich Book Festival is back – and chapter two looks even bigger
The second Ipswich Book Festival runs 2-4 October 2026: 50-plus events across ten town centre venues, with Caroline Quentin and Janet Street-Porter.
To us, transparency matters
We all firmly believe that we should set an example for other institutions to show how their projects are performing for the good of the town.
Ipswich’s Ellisons Solicitors Scores Hat-Trick of Nominations at Modern Law Private Client Awards
Ellisons Solicitors, a leading law firm with offices right here in Ipswich, is celebrating a fantastic achievement after being shortlisted…
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 29 2026
With such a fantastic variety of things to see and do across town, there really is no excuse to stay cooped up inside this week!
On the huh? Get the T-shirt
Ipswich slang that only makes sense if you’re from here, on a proper tee. Buy merch, support Ipswich community projects.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 22 2026
Tai Chi, crafts and social clubs across Ipswich in the week of 22 June, plus Jazz Dance Thursdays for seniors at Murrayside Community Centre.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 15 2026
The Suffolk Day Fayre at the Buttermarket, Monday Hobby Night at Harvest Moon and more of our picks for the week ahead in Ipswich.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 08 2026
Dementia support at the Rushmere Memory Cafe, Fitness Pilates at All Saints Kesgrave, strolls and board games: what's on in Ipswich from 8 June 2026.
Saddle Up for Fun: Brand-New Inclusive Play Area Opens at Murray Road, Ipswich
We have some wonderful news for local families—the brand-new children’s play area at Murray Road Recreation Ground has officially opened its gates!
Bookbanks is coming to Ipswich
Bookbanks Ipswich sees the charity expand into new parts of the UK, giving more communities in need access to the life-changing benefits of reading.
Ipswich Music Day 2026: Line-Up Revealed for the UK’s Largest Free Music Festival
Ipswich Music Day returns Sunday 5 July for its 36th year: 30-plus acts from over 200 applications, at the UK's largest free one-day music festival.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 01 2026
Week of 1 June 2026 in Ipswich: Colchester Road Baptist Church's Community Festival at Northgate High School, plus chess meetups and arts sessions.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – May 25 2026
Suffolk Pride Fringe brings Pride Blooms to The Cornhill, free and BSL-interpreted, plus craft groups and heritage talks around Ipswich from 25 May.
What shall we do in Ipswich this half-term?
Ipswich is at its best when people come together, and the half‑term holidays bring a brilliant mix of activities for families in Ipswich
One Big Multicultural Festival Returns to Ipswich: Global Flavours, Music & Free Family Fun
Ipswich is set to come alive with colour, music and global flavours this summer as once again the One Big Multicultural Festival returns to Alexandra Park
Lead the Future of Dance in the East of England: DanceEast Seeks Its Next Chair of the Board
An article that helps DanceEast spread the word about the position of Chair that is currently being advertised for
New Ipswich project invites local people and communities to connect with nature
New nature based project run by the ActivLives team at the at the People’s Community GardenMaidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich IP2 8RE
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – May 11 2026
Rosehill Sunday Crafts at Rosehill Library, seniors' jazz dance at Murrayside Community Centre and more happening around Ipswich the week of 11 May 2026.
Chris Packham backs Ipswich’s screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing
an article about The People's Emergency briefing with an invite to be held at the University on 30th May 2026
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – May 04 2026
Our Ipswich pick from 4 May 2026: Restless Natives at The Baths, Wild in the Orchard at Bishop's Cafe & Tea Room, plus library crafts and quiz nights.
Ipswich unites for Premier League promotion parade as the whole town turns blue
details as to the promotion celebration bus tour around Ipswich for the ITFC promotion back to the Premier League
Celebrating Ipswich’s port heritage with new artwork—and community pride
Ipswich celebrates playing an important part of the hanseatic league and is a Hanse Heritage Harbour port, participating in an upcoming art festival in Poland
Have you Heard of Community Farming?
Oak Tree Community Farm, on the edge of Ipswich, supplies weekly seasonal veg boxes to around 100 member households, grown without artificial chemicals.