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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.
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…
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 – June 29 2026
With such a fantastic variety of things to see and do across town, there really is no excuse to stay cooped up inside this week!
Local Creative Producers Appointed to Help Shape Ipswich’s 2029 City of Culture Bid
Four Ipswich and Suffolk creative producers join Bid Director Amy Vaughan to build the UK City of Culture 2029 programme before August's submission.
Our weekly pick of events in Ipswich – June 22 2026
Tai Chi, crafts and social clubs across Ipswich in the week of 22 June, plus Jazz Dance Thursdays for seniors at Murrayside Community Centre.