Around Ipswich
Update January 2025 – Ipswich Charter 825
825 years ago, this June, a group of noblemen arrived in Ipswich and presented the townsfolk with their first Charter, signed by King John.
Ipswich Engineering Society
Ipswich would be best known for its agricultural background in terms of industry. It may come a surprise to some that Ipswich was a major engineering hub.
Valentine’s events in Ipswich
Across Ipswich, venues, charities and businesses have a variety of traditional and some quite different ideas for your to impress your Valentine.
Getting Through the Tough January Months: A Guide to Positive Wellbeing
As New Year celebrations fade into the past, it's easy to feel down. The fun is over, the weather is gloomy, and spring seems far away.
Ipswich Charter Festival – the countdown begins
We’re into the festival year of 2025, a year to commemorate the 825th anniversary of King John granting Ipswich its historic Charter.
Small Business Saturday: 7th December 2024
Small Business Saturday falls on 7 December 2024. Shop the town centre independents, from Waterfront restaurants to street food at the Microshops.
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.
Ipswich Tourist Guides Association Walks and Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers from the Ipswich Tourist Guides cost £6 or £12, valid 12 months on any guided walk, sold at the Ipswich Institute on Tavern Street.
Cabman’s Shelter, Christchurch Park
Have you ever seen this curious little building in Christchurch Park and wondered what it was? Wonder no more, we have the answer!
Christmas Events in Ipswich
Across the length and breadth of the Town, venues, charities, businesses and arts organisations have pulled out all the stops to offer workshops and classes, visits from Father Christmas, parties, movie showings, murder mysteries and spectacular balls.
Supporting the Youth Footballing Community Together
Suffolk FA Youth Council are a group of dedicated young individuals aged between 16-24 who support and run projects for the local footballing community.
Could you volunteer at The St Raphael Club?
The St Raphael Club has been running in Ipswich since the 1960s and been at its present location in Highfield Road since the mid 70s.
Be Kind to a Kid this Christmas!
Suffolk Libraries and BBC Radio Suffolk have relaunched their Christmas toy appeal for 2024.
Ipswich Charter Festival 825 update – poetry competition!
It will be 825 years since Ipswich was presented with its Charter. We know that the Charter gave the townspeople important freedoms, to trade and govern
What is Anxiety?
So you are wondering what all of this talk about Anxiety actually is? Let’s delve a little deeper with Louisa, a yoga teacher in Ipswich.
Lots of Visitors Love Ipswich
Ipswich Tourist Guides showed around 600 adults and 130 children the town in 2024, with visitors from Dubai, Mumbai, the USA and Australia.
Live Music in Ipswich
The live music scene in Ipswich is constantly evolving. Here's a breakdown of some of the most active live music venues in Ipswich.
A New Suffolk County Geodiversity Site for Ipswich
Blackfriars in Ipswich has recently been designated a CGS by GeoSuffolk for its extensive use of mudstone as a building stone.
Hallelujah! Anniversary celebrations continue
Ipswich Choral Society return to Ipswich Corn Exchange to perform Handel’s choral masterpiece ‘Messiah’ on 14th December.
Afternoon Tea Walks
The Ipswich Tourists Guides are pleased to be able to invite you to join the next series of our Afternoon Tea Walks!
Ipswich Charter Festival 825 update
We hope every pupil in Ipswich will explore Ipswich’s historic Charter before the end of this academic year.
Businesses and education unite by creating skills fair for young people
The FutureSkills Fair on 4 Nov 2024 aims to inspire young people by showcasing career opportunities in Suffolk.
A fresh look at the Ipswich Transport Society – come, join us!
Formed in 1957 as the Ipswich Land Transport Society, the ITS is still going strong, currently meeting once a month.
What is MAN v FAT?
Fridays at Goals, Mondays at Whitton Sports Centre: MAN v FAT Football combines football with weight loss. Ipswich men have shed over 3,000kg since 2017.
The Ipswich Choral Society, proudly singing since 1824!
Ipswich Choral Society, formed in 1824 and England's second oldest, rehearses Tuesdays at Northgate Arts Centre and usually gives three concerts a year.