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The Hay Wain Comes Home: Celebrate John Constable’s 250th Anniversary in Ipswich at Christchurch Mansion
Constable's The Hay Wain comes to Suffolk for the first time in 2026, shown at Christchurch Mansion alongside Ipswich's own preparatory sketches.
New Ipswich Mural Celebrates Community, Diversity, and Hope at Westgate House
Exciting news for Ipswich as a vibrant new mural is set to enhance the community spirit right in the heart of the town.
DineMeet: Turning Strangers into Friends, One Dinner at a Time
Elene Marsden brought the idea home from Bangkok: strangers at a shared table, a different Ipswich restaurant each time. Three DineMeet dinners in so far.
Lighthouse Women’s Aid
A support article from Lighthouse women's aid offering help and support for victims of domestic abuse with contact numbers
Discover the Magic of Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre 2025 – Festive Fun for All Ages
Ipswich is set to sparkle and shine as the Town Hall, Corn Exchange, and Cornhill are transformed into a festive haven for the first-ever Ipswich Town Hall Christmas Fayre.
Vote! Vote! Vote for Sammi Wong’s Mural
Local artist Sammi Wong has been nominated in a National Sign award alongside the installation company for the mural on Paul's Silo
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 – November 10 2025
Ready to explore the week ahead in Ipswich? Whether you're a local or planning a visit, Ipswich offers a variety of events to suit all interests and ages.
A One-of-a-Kind Tribute: Classic Honda Rebuild Raises Funds for Local Youth Charity
A lovingly restored Honda CB500, rebuilt in memory of a lost friend, is now being raffled to raise money for Inspire, the Ipswich-based youth charity helping young people build brighter futures.
Young People Bring Colour and Creativity to Ipswich Town Centre
More than forty young people from four secondary schools across Ipswich will soon be making their mark on the town centre this November as part of Youth Voice UNLOCKED