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The historic Tithe Barn is located in the village of Sproughton on the Lower Street,near the river. Access via the 8b bus or car.

Guided tours, Bellringing for beginners, Cafe, Children's Music Taster Session, Children's craft activities.

Life in Ipswich through the Ages

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.

A look around our arched undercroft cellar with its niches, Roman bricks, flags stone flooring, ancient beams, remains of a wine warming stove, old lettering and tales of a possible secret chapel.

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.

A self-guided audio tour of Ipswich, exploring the dockers, shipwrights, brewers and merchants of the port.

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!

Guided walk from the town centre to the Waterfront.

Kicking off this year's programme of our annual Winter Talks and to celebrate this year’s HOD theme ‘Everyday History Heroes’, Nigel Ball and Rob Ramsden will talk about Cowell’s Printing.

Who once lived at Christchurch Mansion?

Tapestry weaving is an ancient craft, used to decorate homes and textiles since people began to weave. Tapestry artist Liz Chester will explore the language of the textile and why it is important now.

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.

A Digital Blue Plaque Trail, made possible by a collaborative project working with primary Schools and the Heritage Blue Plaques of Ipswich.

One of a series of talks by architect Stuart Edgar about special architectural features in Suffolk.

A Celebration of Heritage & Culture in Ipswich

Join us for a weekend of maritime events in Ipswich's Heritage Harbour.

A film showing from a tour of previous Heritage Open Days

Come and look around St Clement's church and find out about some of the people who lived in the parish, including Mother Lakland known as the Ipswich witch.

Everyday Histories through Suffolk Diaries

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

Our Grade II listed building is a beautiful hall, with wooden panelling, grand staircase and of course The Temple. Come and see what's behind those mysterious blue doors. Also, ask some of our members "what is it all about?"

Tours will take place at 0900, 1000 and 1100. There is no need to book – visitors can simply arrive at the reception of the main school building on Henley Road.

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 the medieval carvings.

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.

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.

Mop Fairs were once the traditional way to advertise and engage domestic servants and were common in market towns like Hadleigh. There were customs and practices that enabled those looking for work to indicate their particular skills and trades.

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.

The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society invites you to join us for our annual great day out for everyone.

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.

A grade II listed burial site containing graves of the Jewish community in Suffolk and surrounding areas between beginning of 17th C, until the end of 19th C.