Leisure

There’s plenty to see and do in Ipswich including our award-winning parks, sport and fitness facilities in our Ipswich Fit centres, a jam-packed events programme, as well as arts and entertainment in our venues such as Christchurch Mansion and the Ipswich Regent Theatre.

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Parks and open spaces

Residents and visitors can enjoy access to over 500 hectares of green spaces and wildlife habitats throughout the town.

Sport and Fitness - Ipswich Fit

With our three gyms located around Ipswich it’s never too difficult to get a quality workout. Each gym offers a range of cardio, free weight and resistance equipment.

Events and event planning

See what events are coming up in Ipswich and get help with organising your own special event. You can also visit the Ipswich Entertains for further details on our upcoming events programme.

Sport and fitness

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

Venues Ipswich

Visit our venues website to explore our centrally located Ipswich venues, offering flexible indoor facilities, picturesque outdoor spaces, and expert event support.

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

Explore Ipswich Market for a bustling business environment offering diverse goods and food, and find out how you can become a trader in this historic market.

Arts and entertainment

Explore our great entertainment venues, museums, galleries, and events that attract 300,000 visitors each year.

Portal - Digital Ipswich

Ipswich Makes History with the UK’s First Portal Installation.

Ipswich has stepped boldly into the future with the installation of the UK’s first Portal — a striking public art sculpture that connects our town centre to cities around the world in real time.

Located on the Cornhill, the Portal is a circular structure featuring a live-streaming screen that allows passers-by to see and interact with people in other Portal locations, including Dublin, Philadelphia, Vilnius, and more to come. It’s a powerful symbol of unity, innovation, and global connection, right in the heart of Ipswich.