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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 Tourist Information Centre

When visiting Ipswich, be sure to make Ipswich Borough Council’s award winning Tourist Information Centre your first call.

Ipswich Market

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

Walk Ipswich

About walking around Ipswich, including Guided Walks.

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.

Please note: Our sports facilities are currently closed due to the ongoing pandemic. They will remain closed until Government restrictions are lifted and we can re-open them safely.