Ipswich
Properties and events in Ipswich
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Ancient House
The Ancient House is a Grade 1 listed building dating from the 15th century. Famous for the elaborate pargetting, 'Ipswich windows' and wood carvings, it is an important building not only to Ipswich but nationally.
Art Trail
A grand selection of creative work by a variety of Ipswich based artists - both in the Unitarian Meeting House and in a marquee beside it.
Backstage tours - New Wolsey Theatre
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.
Bethesda Baptist Church
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.
Buildings in the Ipswich Charter Hangings
Discover some of the architecture featured in embroidered panels designed to illustrate the 1400-year history of Ipswich. At the end of the walk there will be a chance to view the eight hangings in St Peter's Church.
Christchurch Mansion
Meet our guides in period costume from the Tudors to the Victorians at Christchurch Mansion 13 and 14th Sept.
Curzon Lodge Cellar, talk and mini tour
A Talk and a mini tour all about our cellar, from Roman road, chapel niches, beams, blocked off doorways, windows and passageways in our 500 year old building.
Exhuming a Ghost Property - Syleham Hall
Local historian Stephen Poulter recounts the challenges he faced when tasked with unearthing the history of a spacious Victorian villa on the Suffolk bank of the Waveney River which was totally destroyed by fire over a century ago.
Fore Street Pool
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.
Historic Carpentry
Talk by Rick Lewis, offering a rare insight into ancient carpentry practices and their regional variations.
Ipswich Institute Reading Room and Library
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.
Ipswich Maritime Trust festivities at Ipswich Heritage Harbour
Come on board the iconic Sailing Barge Victor and other vessels, discover our amazing early photos of Ipswich, explore the maritime exhibition in the Old Custom House, and peek into our Window Museum.
Ipswich Masonic Hall
Our beautiful Grade II listed building is open to all. Take a look around the temple and museum, find out all about freemasonry from some of Suffolk's freemasons, and why not grab a drink from our licenced bar, hot and cold drinks will be available.
Ipswich Minster
Guided tours Bellringing for beginners Artists' work displayed Cafe Small Sounds Taster Session Children's craft activities
Ipswich School
Ipswich School will be opening its doors for a fascinating tour of the school’s long history on Saturday 13 September, as part of Heritage Open Days 2025.
Ipswich Town Hall and Cornexchange tours
Guide tours Of Ipswich Town Hall Mayors Parlour and Cornexchange, by the Ipswich Town Sergeant.
Isaacs & Isaac Lord Machine Room Tours
Isaacs on the Quay is a selection of Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings situated on the Ipswich Waterfront. Visit us on our selected tour dates to learn more about the history of our buildings and see our fully restored machine room in action.
Mutual House - Suffolk Building Society
A chance to have a look behind the scenes at this Grade II listed building, originally built as the Ipswich branch of Parr's bank in 1901. Take a peek at the original bank vault in the basement.
Pykenham's Gatehouse
A rare opportunity to visit Pykenham's Gatehouse, a medieval gem with its carved beams, hidden staircase and jettied first floor.
Red Rose Chain invite you to explore Gippeswyk Hall & The Avenue Theatre
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!