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“People Like Me Don’t Get Asked About Things Like This” – Pride in Place Myth-Busting
Whitehouse and Stoke Park & Chantry are each in line for up to £20 million over ten years. You don't need to be an expert to help decide how it's spent.
Ipswich kicks off a summer of engagement to shape its City of Culture 2029 bid
Ipswich is one of nine places longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029. Share ideas at ipswich2029.com or at a roadshow before the 10 August bid deadline.
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.
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.
Take a fresh look at Heritage Open Days Ipswich – September 2026
Heritage Open Days returns to Ipswich this September with many new events and activities to explore - all for free
Did somebody say the C-Word ?
A blog article giving heads up information for Christmas 2026 events in and around Ipswich with links to each event
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…