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A free behind-the-scenes tour showcasing the amazing collections at The Hold, Ipswich.

Bookable free guided tours will lead you behind the curtain of East Anglia's largest theatre and see parts of the building not normally open to the public. Tours are limited to 20 people, and tickets must be booked in advance.

Fifty minute guided tours around Ipswich Town Hall, The Mayor's Parlour and the Corn Exchange.

Open day for the general public - with mock sentencing exercises, opportunities to speak to Magistrates and representatives of other agencies involved in the criminal justice system and behind the scenes tours of the court cells.

Ipswich School will be opening its doors for a fascinating tour of the school’s long history on Saturday 7 September, as part of Heritage Open Days 2024.

For over 700 years, St Margaret’s has been at the heart of Ipswich. See our magnificent 15th century roof and our 21st century bellringing gallery. Self-guide with a leaflet (including one for children) and see our exhibit of old prints.

Master's House is a 16th Century building and the business 'home' of Ipswich Central. It has a blue plaque for Co-operative Movement pioneer William King (1786-1865).

Visit this historic mariner's church which has links to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, view our heritage displays and the Ipswich Charter Hangings.

September 2024 is the centenary of Ipswich County Library. During the Heritage Open Days you will be able to view an exhibition curated by Suffolk Libraries and Suffolk Archives and take part in our Stone Seeking Quest.

Grade I listed non-conformist Meeting House built in 1699 and still almost as it was then - open access for all. Pulpit in the style of Grinling Gibbons, wig pegs, spy hole, brass chandelier, box pews, and a Grade II Hall to visit next door.

Suffolk Lacemakers will be promoting and demonstrating the heritage craft of bobbin lacemaking See lacemakers at work, look at a display of their work and try for yourself at the 'Have A Go' lace pillow

Meet the Withypolls at Christchurch Mansion 1100–1600 Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th Find out how the Tudors lived at the Mansion with a costumed guide from The Friends of the Ipswich Museums. Will Queen Elizabeth I be visiting?

One of just 17 listed lidos in Britain. This "Art Moderne" pool building is one of the most attractive Lido style open-air pools in Britain and has an unrivalled position on the edge of Broomhill Park in Ipswich.

An elegant Victorian design with a fully glazed roof. Officially opened on the 1st March 1894 by the Mayor of Ipswich Samuel Anness. The first year saw over 42,000 people use the facility. The population of Ipswich was only 57,000 at the time.

A rare opportunity to visit Pykenham's Gatehouse, a medieval gem with its carved beams, hidden staircase and jettied first floor.

Have you ever walked past the blue door hidden on Tavern Street in Ipswich and wondered what was behind it? Now is your chance! We will be opening our buildings to non-members to explore the Ipswich Institute, local history and heritage.

Bethesda is an evangelical Baptist Church made up of around 120 people. We are a landmark building in the heart of Ipswich town centre, but the Church is the people who have long-established relationships in Ipswich.

Opened in January 1858, Christ Church was built in the grand Gothic Revival style and designed by Ipswich architect Frederick Barnes. It is built of Kentish Rag with Caen stone quoins and originally had two spires.

Come on board the iconic Sailing Barge Victor, meet members of the Ipswich Maritime Trust, and discover more about our maritime heritage.

Built in 1776, and now home to the prestigious Ipswich High School, the magnificent Woolverstone Hall tells its story of being a family home, a World War II military base and a revolutionary boarding school for underprivileged boys in the 1950s

Come and peek behind the curtain at the New Wolsey Theatre! Discover how on stage magic is made with backstage tours, dive into our vibrant history and get creative with family activities for all ages.

A chance to visit Ipswich's Maritime Church, see the significant improvements that have been made in the last 3 years enabling the building to be available for hire and community use.

Ever wondered what really went on in our beautiful (most-likely haunted!) base at Gippeswyk Hall over the centuries? Wanted to poke around the curious Tudor building for clues about its history and heritage? Well, you can do just that!

Ever wondered what the Westgate part of Ipswich looked like in Medieval times? Which Royal Princess got married in Ipswich? Why do we worship the way we do? Come to St Mary Elms and find out

Join our guided walk to hear tales of some fascinating Ipswich characters, from a Victorian lady archaeologist to a wealthy medieval merchant.

Come on this Walk to discover England's oldest continuously occupied town, from earliest times to the twenty-first century.

A warm invitation to explore the past and present life of our Corps (church) as we celebrate 140 years of the Salvation Army in Ipswich.

Free entry to our beautiful Grade 2 listed building. Learn about Freemasonry, its history and the meaning behind the symbols.