Ipswich Life through the Ages

A guided walk to take a look at the lives of Ipswich inhabitants in times gone by. Their struggle with poverty and poor housing. Discover the pubs, the schools, and the people, the Borough Goal, the slums and work on the dockside.

Starts at The Ancient House at 10.30am Sunday 13th September

Advance Booking essential. Places are limited for the comfort and safety of all participants

Booking online: ipswichinstitute.org.uk/ipswichtourist
In person: Ipswich Institute, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA

Guide: Terri

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1030

Location & directions

Ancient House, 30 Buttermarket, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1BT

Directions:

Walk starts at: The Ancient House, 30 Buttermarket, Ipswich, IP1 3BE @ 10.30.am (corner of St Stephen's Lane; what3words: actor.ahead.envy)

Contact on day:

Terri Caylor

Telephone number:

+447940780830

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Advance Booking essential. Places are limited for the comfort and safety of all participants Online: ipswichinstitute.org.uk/ipswichtourist In person: Ipswich Institute, 15 Tavern Street, Ipswich IP1 3AA

Booking telephone number:

+441473253992

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://ipswichinstitute.org.uk/ipswichtourist/

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 03:30 PM

Accessibility details

Walk distance approx. 1 to 1.25 miles. It will be led at a comfortable pace and last about 90 minutes.

Additional information

Numerous facilities are available in Ipswich, close to the start and end points of the walk

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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