Around Ipswich
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
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 – 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.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 27 2026
Live music at The Smokehouse, volunteering at Chantry Walled Garden and more: our hand-picked guide to what is on across Ipswich from 27 April 2026.
Ipswich Unitarian Meeting House – summer openings
An article introducing visitors to the Grade 1 listed Ipswich Unitarian meeting house with summer opening hours
Suffolk Show… incoming!
The Suffolk Show returns to Trinity Park on 27-28 May, with around 85,000 visitors expected. Free parking, plus shuttle buses from the train station.
Greener Ipswich Comes to St. Nicholas Street: Your Guide to Town Centre Upgrades
St Nicholas Street works start on 27 April 2026, part of the Greener Ipswich Project: around 26 weeks of phased work from Princes Street to Wolsey Square.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 20 2026
The Hive hosts the Express Yourself LGBTQIA+ group and English conversation classes, plus dance, art and live music across Ipswich, week of 20 April 2026.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 13 2026
From free Welcome Wednesdays at Museum Street Methodist Church to Stay & Play at Kesgrave Library and a home match day: Ipswich picks, 13 April 2026.
Welcome to the Ipswich.love Directory
The ipswich.love Directory is now live: a curated list of businesses, charities and community groups covering the whole town and surrounding villages.
ITGA Summer Guided Walks
ITGA Summer Guided Walks blog describes the various guided walks around the town centre and waterfront areas of historic ipswich
ActivSheds celebrates 10 years of community, craftsmanship and connection in the heart of Ipswich
ActivSheds marks ten years with a celebration at the CRESS Pavilion, Halifax Road, on Friday 8 May, 11am-2pm: meet members and see the workshop.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – April 06 2026
Week of 6 April in Ipswich: box kit making at Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve, Man V Fat Football, live music and creative workshops across the town.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – March 30 2026
Musical theatre dance for juniors at Castle Hill URC Church, over-60s exercise at Murrayside and more Ipswich events for the week of 30 March 2026.
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
Beginner beekeeping at The People's Community Garden, a weekly men's circle at CHIp Studios, plus history and wellbeing sessions around Ipswich this week.
Windrush: vibrant event to light up Ipswich
Ipswich comes together to celebrate the Windrush anniversary