Event safety

Public safety must be a top priority at any event. As event organiser you are responsible for ensuring that appropriate health and safety precautions are in place. Here is some guidance for event organisers including how to contact your Safety Advisory Group (SAG).

Rangers events

The Rangers run a wide range of events including guided walks, craft activities and river cruises.

Events Markets

Application forms for commercial and charity stalls and stands at our events.

Events and activities

A series of events and activities made possible by the Holywells Park lottery fund.

Licensing of Hypnotism Events

Any exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism (as defined in the Hypnotism Act 1952) requires a permit from the Council

Temporary Event Notice (TEN) overview

A Temporary Event Notice can be served by an event organiser to obtain an occasional permission for alcohol and entertainment.

Sponsor an Ipswich Borough Council event

The Ipswich event programme offers bespoke corporate partnerships providing your business with excellent promotional and hospitality opportunities throughout the year.

Hire an outdoor space

Find out more about hiring one of our parks or open spaces for your event.

Late TEN

A Late TEN can be applied for between nine and five clear working days before the day of the event.

Hire a sports facility

Ipswich Borough Council operates several centres in and around Ipswich which can be hired for functions and events.

Kids' Corner

Our museums bring art and history to life in a fun way! Find out about our events programme, school holiday activities and Mini Mammoths for the under 5s.

What's on in Ipswich

All public events organised by ourselves or our partners can be found on our Ipswich Entertains site

Follow us on Social Media

Twitter, Facebook, Linked in and Instagram all help Ipswich Borough Council keep residents, businesses and visitors informed of important news, events and regular updates.

Christchurch Mansion venue hire

Surrounded by acres of rolling lawns, scenic wooded areas and a delicately created arboretum, the historic Christchurch Mansion is the ideal venue for your event.

Hire a venue

Make a lasting impression on your guests with our unique collection of venues conveniently located in and around the town centre. Find out more about hiring a venue for your event.

Booking the Cornhill

Ipswich Borough Council, in partnership with Ipswich Central and the New Anglia LEP, welcome applications from the public and organisations who wish to hire the Cornhill to hold an event or activity.

Make a Difference (MAD) Fund

The Make a Difference Fund (MAD Funding) is a smaller fund set aside from the main Area Committee budgets each year to enable ‘quick fixes’. Typically, it is used to purchase small items or for ‘one off' events.

Visitor information

How to find Ipswich Art Gallery, opening times and accessibility

Photography and Video - Personal Data

Ipswich Borough Council sometimes takes photos and videos at Council events and activities. These images/videos are used to promote the Council’s services in various ways, for a period of five years from the date in which the photo/video was taken.

Ipswich Weekenders

Ipswich has lots to offer, excellent shopping, award-winning parks, and a full events calendar – all of which attract people into the borough and increase footfall throughout our town. To further support our local businesses, Ipswich Borough Council is planning four high-profile “Ipswich Weekenders” throughout 2023, designed to attract even more visitors.

Attractions

What you can see and do at Christchurch Mansion

Subscribe to Ipswich Direct

Subscribe to Ipswich Direct and keep in touch with what matters to you.

About Christchurch Park

An introduction to the park and visitor information

Flood Evacuation Plans

This guidance has been prepared for the purpose of assisting developers required to submit Flood Evacuation Plans (FEP) to fulfil Planning Condition requirements associated with property development within the flood plain of Ipswich.

Chantry Park

Chantry Park is the largest town park in Ipswich. It extends over 124 acres of parkland and wildlife areas on the western edge of town.

The Great Big Green Week

Ipswich Borough Council is bringing The Great Big Green Week to Ipswich next week to help inspire residents to make positive changes to tackle climate change and protect green spaces.

Visitor information

How to find Christchurch Mansion, opening times, facilities and accessibility.

The role of Mayor

Find out what duties are carried out by the Mayor of Ipswich.

Special collections

Any items not collected as part of the normal commercial waste collection can be disposed of and recycled through the Wastesaver special collection service.

Ipswich Tree Warden Network

Ipswich Tree Warden Network is a group of volunteers passionate about supporting trees in Ipswich. This is a flexible volunteer led scheme, with no set volunteer hours and the tree warden co-ordinator facilitates volunteer led projects they are passionate about. This could be anything relating to trees, from organising tree themed events to planting trees, engaging schools with their local trees to growing trees at home!

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