ITGA Tuesday and Thursday Guided Walks 2026

See some of the finest buildings in Ipswich, a Norman Foster masterpiece, the spectacular Ancient House & a beautiful early Meeting House.

Visit the old commercial quarter of Ipswich with its unspoilt merchants’ houses & fine medieval churches. Discover an ancient hidden Cemetery and see how the waterfront has adapted to become a bustling centre of leisure and education.

In the centenary year of her birth, find out about Queen Elizabeth II’s visits to our town and ‘The Fore St. Facelift’.  Discover the turbulent trips of ‘Good Queen Bess’ to our town.

Follow in the footsteps of Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ipswich on the way we meet Charles Darwin, Professor Henslow and the Giles family.

A gentle walk in the heart of Ipswich, leaving the bustle of the main streets to visit some quiet and quirky spaces.

Discover the Saxon origins of Ipswich and see what remains of Cardinal Wolsey’s College. Hear about the legacy of wealthy Tudor merchant, Henry Tooley, and how the Victorian dock made Ipswich nationally important.

Discover the many buildings and locations that were once drinking places. The loss of many establishments due to neglect or changing social situations. Why beer was safer to drink than water. The influence pubs had on the town and why they were so important to the working classes. A step back to our love of Suffolk Beer.

See two of our historic churches and a 15th century Gatehouse. Hear about engineer Robert Ransome and the legacies of Edmund Withipoll and the Fonnereau & Cobbold families

More than 250 years after the brewing business left Ipswich, the names Cobbold, Tollemache, Cullingham, Steam Tap and Catchpoles are still heard in the town with great affection. Beer is still very much part of Suffolk’s history. Visit its humble beginnings with Suffolk Masters through to its gradual decline, discover its importance on this journey through the town.

See some of the finest buildings in Ipswich, a Norman Foster masterpiece, the spectacular Ancient House & a beautiful early Meeting House.

Visit the old commercial quarter of Ipswich with its unspoilt merchants’ houses & fine medieval churches. Discover an ancient hidden Cemetery and see how the waterfront has adapted to become a bustling centre of leisure and education.

Come and explore the sites linked to Ipswich’s most famous Tudor son, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, hear about his life and the plans he had for Ipswich.

Follow in the footsteps of Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ipswich on the way we meet Charles Darwin, Professor Henslow and the Giles family.

Throughout history Ipswich and the Orwell have gone together like Fish and Chips. Take a look at how Ipswich grew; through its Port, its Merchants, Philanthropists, Social Background, Education and Industry to become a Centre of Commerce and a powerhouse during the Industrial Revolution through to its continued growth today.

The term “Victims” covers quite a variety of interesting people in Ipswich! We also look at the story of some Ipswich Martyrs and their link to Thomas Wolsey. Some burial grounds will feature on this walk, as well as innocent sounding places like The Cornhill.

Discover the Saxon origins of Ipswich and see what remains of Cardinal Wolsey’s College. Hear about the legacy of wealthy Tudor merchant, Henry Tooley, and how the Victorian dock made Ipswich nationally important.

See two of our historic churches and a 15th century Gatehouse. Hear about engineer Robert Ransome and the legacies of Edmund Withipoll and the Fonnereau & Cobbold families

Ipswich’s medieval past is still visible today. On this walk, we will explore that past primarily through the town’s defences, religious houses and churches and some secular buildings.

John Constable was a regular visitor to Ipswich. To celebrate the homecoming of his masterpiece, The Hay Wain, come on this walk to explore the buildings and people familiar to the young artist in the early 19^th century.

See some of the finest buildings in Ipswich, a Norman Foster masterpiece, the spectacular Ancient House & a beautiful early Meeting House.

Visit the old commercial quarter of Ipswich with its unspoilt merchants’ houses & fine medieval churches. Discover an ancient hidden Cemetery, and see how the waterfront has adapted to become a bustling centre of leisure and education

He lived in the town in the middle of the C18th, discover the stories of the local dignitaries he painted, as he established his career. Find out about the raucous Ipswich Musical Club and what was really on going behind the scenes in Georgian Ipswich.

Follow in the footsteps of Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ipswich on the way we meet Charles Darwin, Professor Henslow and the Giles family.

This walk will take us to the waterfront to hear about the problems faced by the Victorians and how the dock was created. The arrival of the railways and the regeneration of Industry to the area, the growth in employment and wealth and how subsequent changes have created today’s docks. This walk finishes on the waterfront.

Discover the Saxon origins of Ipswich and see what remains of Cardinal Wolsey’s College. Hear about the legacy of wealthy Tudor merchant, Henry Tooley, and how the Victorian dock made Ipswich nationally important.

For centuries a defensive rampart of earth banks and ditches encircled the centre of Ipswich. The position of these ancient defences can still be seen in 21^st century Ipswich. This ramble explores part of the line of the ramparts and spots hidden signs in modern street layout and names.

See two of our historic churches and a 15th century Gatehouse. Hear about engineer Robert Ransome and the legacies of Edmund Withipoll and the Fonnereau & Cobbold families

Sixteenth Century Ipswich was a thriving port town. Discover wealthy merchants, Royal visits, and some fine listed buildings.  Hear about Cardinal Wolsey, and the vicious consequences of Religious turmoil.

See some of the finest buildings in Ipswich, a Norman Foster masterpiece, the spectacular Ancient House & a beautiful early Meeting House.

Ipswich has been home to many distinguished people over the years. Come on this walk to hear the story behind the plaque and find out why and when they were awarded this honour.

Ipswich has over 600 listed buildings – a phenomenal number for a town of our size. We will take a look at a few of these – including some well-known favourites – and maybe discover a few surprises along the way.

Visit the old commercial quarter of Ipswich with its unspoilt merchants’ houses & fine medieval churches. Discover an ancient hidden Cemetery, and see how the waterfront has adapted to become a bustling centre of leisure and education

Follow in the footsteps of Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ipswich on the way we meet Charles Darwin, Professor Henslow and the Giles family.

This walk will visit the buildings that identify the town from the Medieval period to present day, The youngest grade 1 listed building, a 15^th century Gatehouse, 17^th century Meeting House, a Tudor Mansion and many more that tell the Towns history.

Discover the Saxon origins of Ipswich and see what remains of Cardinal Wolsey’s College. Hear about the legacy of wealthy Tudor merchant, Henry Tooley, and how the Victorian dock made Ipswich nationally important.

Follow in the footsteps of the most influential women in Ipswich, discover how women have contributed through the ages to all aspects of Ipswich life. Although many of their achievements have been and remain unrecognised, we have found each of these women to have made a remarkable contribution to the town.

See two of our historic churches and a 15th century Gatehouse. Hear about engineer Robert Ransome and the legacies of Edmund Withipoll and the Fonnereau & Cobbold families

Ipswich was granted a Royal Charter by King John in 1200. Join this walk to hear about the many royal ‘influencers’ who came to praise, pray and complain over the centuries!

See some of the finest buildings in Ipswich, a Norman Foster masterpiece, the spectacular Ancient House & a beautiful early Meeting House.

A look at some of our prominent buildings.  Which category would you put then in?

We will look at some of the great and good connected with Ipswich – Famous, infamous, notable. deserving, and – maybe – one or two surprises.