Things To Do in Ipswich
Discover the best things to do in Ipswich, Suffolk, including local attractions, family days out, historic places, outdoor activities, indoor activities and upcoming events.
Featured Things To Do in Ipswich
Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Ipswich using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.
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Alton Aqua Park
📍 Holbrook Rd, Stutton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2RY
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Cineworld Ipswich
📍 11 Grafton Way Ipswich
🎬 Cineworld Ipswich – Cinema & Entertainment in Suffolk 📍 Location: Cardinal Park, 11 Grafton Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1AX…
Crown Pools Ipswich
📍 Crown Pools, Ipswich Crown Street Suffolk
🏊 Crown Pools Ipswich – Swimming, Fitness & Family Activities in Suffolk 📍 Address: Crown Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3JA…
Anglia Indoor Karting
📍 ANGLIA INDOOR KARTING (IPSWICH) LTD 12 Farthing Road Ipswich Suffolk
🏎️ Anglia Indoor Karting – High-Speed Indoor Karting in Suffolk 📍 Address: 1B Crane Boulevard, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9SQ 📞…
Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
📍 Jimmy’s Farm Pannington Hall Lane Ipswich Suffolk
🐷 Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park – Family Days Out Near Ipswich 📍 Address: Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk,…
🏨 Places to stay in Ipswich
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Best Western Claydon Hotel – Ipswich
📍 16-18 Ipswich Road, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk
IP6 0AR
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Best Western Ipswich Hotel
📍 Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk
IP8 3JD
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Premier Inn Ipswich (Chantry Park)
📍 Old Hadleigh Road, Ipswich
IP8 3AR
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Premier Inn Ipswich North
📍 Paper Mill Lane, Claydon, Ipswich
IP6 0BE
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Premier Inn Ipswich South
📍 Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich
IP2 8ND
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Premier Inn Ipswich South East
📍 3 Augusta Close, Ransomes Euro Park, Ipswich
IP3 9SS
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Premier Inn Ipswich Town Centre (Quayside)
📍 33 Key Street, Ipswich
IP4 1BZ
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Upcoming Events in Ipswich
After exploring the attractions, browse upcoming events in Ipswich, including live entertainment, family activities, seasonal events and local days out.
Wilko – Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll
October 3, 2026
New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
The Magic of Motown
October 3, 2026
King Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DH
Thomas Taylor
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Emily Buchanan (Wolsey Writers)
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Judith Eagle
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Creative Writing: Dialogue and Dialect
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Dr. Ross Piper & Carim Nahaboo
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Ruth Dugdall
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Manderley Press: Rebeka Russell
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Patricia Abbott (3pm Event)
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
James Mayhew
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Creative Writing: Children’s Fiction
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Matson Taylor
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Caroline Quentin
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Courttia Newland
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Brogen Murphy
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Creative Writing: Social media
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
John Grindrod
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Linda Wilgus
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
John-Paul Stonard
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Eva Verde
October 3, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
Chest / The Portland / Sam Milne and The Tyrants
October 3, 2026
International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU, UK, Ipswich, GB
Vigilantes / The Bungees
October 3, 2026
St Stephen's Church Lane, Ipswich, IP1 1DP, Ipswich, GB
Jamie Gregory
October 4, 2026
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
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Things To Do in Ipswich FAQs
What are the best things to do in Ipswich?
The best things to do in Ipswich include local attractions, family days out, outdoor activities, historic places, entertainment venues and events listed on this guide.
Are there family-friendly attractions in Ipswich?
Yes. This page highlights family-friendly attractions and events where available, including parks, beaches, museums, activity centres and seasonal days out.
Does this page update automatically?
Yes. Dovetail Events can pull in directory attractions and upcoming events, so the guide becomes more useful as new listings are added.
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