Leisure

Find out about the great variety of art, entertainment, sport and leisure facilities that Ipswich has to offer.

Parks and open spaces

Residents and visitors can access more than 500 hectares of green space and wildlife habitats across the town.

See our events calendar for activities in the parks.

School holiday programme

Every school holiday we have an exciting programme of activities at our sports centres and swimming pools.

Centrally located in Ipswich and easily accessible from the A12/14 and by rail, our unique collection of venues offer flexible indoor facilities, picturesque outdoor spaces and specialist event support at every stage.

Events and event planning

Find out what events are coming up in Ipswich and get help with organising your own special event.

Visiting Ipswich

If you are looking for a relaxing break in a vibrant and flourishing town surrounded by some of the country's most unspoiled countryside, Ipswich is hard to beat.

Ipswich Market

Ipswich Market offers a wide choice of quality goods at reasonable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Arts and entertainment

About our fantastic entertainment venues, museums and galleries, and successful programme of events, which attracts an audience of 300,000 across the year.

Sport and fitness

Ipswich Borough Council is the largest fitness provider in Ipswich, Suffolk with five gyms, two pools, court hire and a variety of fitness classes.

We’ve been working hard to make our sports and leisure facilities Covid-Secure and are so excited to kick start a phased re-opening from Monday 17 August.

You will need to pre-book and pre-pay for all activities online before you visit. Look at our reopening page for more information.