Around Ipswich
ActivSheds celebrates 10 years of community, craftsmanship and connection in the heart of Ipswich
ActivSheds is proud to mark a decade of making, mending, creating and connecting with a special celebration on Friday 8th…
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 06 2026
Discover What’s Happening in Ipswich This Week There is always a wonderful sense of community here in Ipswich, and this…
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 30 2026
What’s happening in Ipswich: Your guide to the week ahead As we head into another busy week in our fine…
Samba time, anyone?
Get down to the Cornhill in Ipswich today to party like a Brazilian!. The new new location for the portal opens today from 1pm. Samba time, anyone?
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 23 2026
What’s happening in and around Ipswich this week Welcome to your weekly look at the vibrant community events taking place…
Windrush: vibrant event to light up Ipswich
Ipswich comes together to celebrate the Windrush anniversary
Be part of an Official Guinness World Records’ Attempt
Ipswich makes an attempt on a Guinness World record trying to create the largest human cancer ribbon. Trinity Park sees the attempt - join in
You Are Ipswich!
Across the town, we’re listening - through surveys, recordings and conversations - capturing what makes Ipswich distinctive and how culture can help our town to thrive over the next decade.
Future Female Society celebrates 10 years of impact ahead of International Women’s Day
Future Female Society (FFS) marked its 10-year anniversary with a celebration evening on Tuesday 24th February at King Street Cinema
Local voices help shape future of The Baths
Brighten The Corners welcomed businesses, community groups, entrepreneurs, and artists from across Ipswich last night to share their ideas for The Baths regeneration project.
Street Performers’ Showcase
Ipswich Borough Council is calling on all street performers – from musicians and magicians to acrobats, dancers, living statues, poets,…
Royal Bengal Sports Club
a blog post describing the Royal Bengal Sports Club in Ipswich, a community led club for everyone
1,250 New Trees to Be Planted Across Ipswich During Ipswich Loves Trees Week
Ipswich Borough Council is planting 1,250 new trees across the town to mark Ipswich Loves Trees Week (14 to 20 February 2026). The annual initiative celebrates the vital role trees play in the town’s landscape, wildlife habitats and overall wellbeing.
Ipswich Completes First Step of UK City of Culture Bid
Ipswich has completed the first stage of its bid to become the UK City of Culture 2029, submitting its Expression of Interest to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Town waits to hear if succesful in passing the the next stage. Residents are ask to continue to sign the pledge at www.ipswich2029.com to show breadth and depth of support
Work starts on Town Centre Greening
Ipswich Borough Council is beginning a project to add greening into Ipswich Town Centre. The post describes the project
Valentine’s events in Ipswich 2026
A summary of events for Valentine's weekend taking place in various Ipswich locations in 2026
Ipswich becomes part of a wider global conversation
The Ipswich Portal has recently become part of an even wider global conversation, after linking up with Asia’s first-ever Portal in Manila, Philippines - the sixth installation worldwide. A side-effect of international connection has been local connection. People pause. They linger. They comment on who’s on screen. They laugh together when someone waves back. Strangers strike up conversations that simply wouldn’t happen elsewhere in the town centre.
CLAY 1A moves a step closer with Towns Fund support
Plans for CLAY 1A, a new creative and visitor attraction on Ipswich’s waterfront, have recently taken an important step forward after securing support from the Towns Fund Town Centre Regeneration programme.
Ipswich community invited to help shape future of The Baths
Brighten The Corners is hosting a public community event to share plans for a £1.92 million regeneration project that will…
Crown Street Car Park Now 24/7: Unlocking a More Vibrant Ipswich, Day & Night
Following a successful trial, the Crown Street Car Park is now officially open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 26 2026
Exciting Adventures Await in Ipswich This Week! Hello there, lovely people of Ipswich and beyond! Get ready to mark your…
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 19 2026
Discover Exciting Events in Ipswich This Week As the week unfolds in Ipswich, there is an abundance of activities and…
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – January 05 2026
What’s On in Ipswich This Week: A Fresh Look at Local Events As the week unfolds in Ipswich, there’s a…
Ipswich Regent Theatre Reopens After Major £3.45M Refurb
The iconic Ipswich Regent Theatre has triumphantly re-opened following an extensive £3.45 million refurbishment.