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Serenade Sessions: A new kind of music event for Ipswich
Introducing Serenade Sessions from CHIp, a new and brilliantly intimate monthly live music experience that the whole family will enjoy.
Amy Wragg
Amy Wragg is a journalist, poet, speaker, zine maker, and Director of SoapBox Spoken Word CIC. A graduate from the University of Suffolk, she is delighted to have joined the Ipswich.co.uk team as a j…
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Geek Retreat: The purple and yellow shop where nobody plays alone
Geek Retreat Ipswich is a trading card game shop and cafe that has diverse income streams, a committed community, and an inclusive approach that has created a very special atmosphere.
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Metaphors be with you – the rise of spoken word in Ipswich
An overview of the local poetry and spoken word scene and how it has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining creative community that develops talented writers and performers.
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Blast from the Past: The hidden retro gaming lounge levelling up Northgate Street
Blast from the Past is perhaps one of Ipswich’s best-kept secrets. Behind an easily missable doorway on Northgate Street lies a collection of games and consoles that would make a grown nerd weep with joy.
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Facts and fables: Rediscovering the town centre with Ipswich Tour Guides
With its cobbled streets and centuries-old buildings, Ipswich is a town steeped in history, yet brimming with modern charm. But how well do we really know it? To answer this question, the team at Ipswich.co.uk went on a guided walk of the town.
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Artisan sandwich shop owners on two years of town centre success
Ipswich couple Katrina and Andy have turned their passion into a thriving business, celebrating two years of serving up handcrafted, homemade focaccia sandwiches at their quirky St Nicholas Street shop.
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Meet the organisation turning vacant high street buildings into thriving communities
Community Hub Ipswich, affectionately known locally as CHIp, is a nonprofit organisation that takes over empty buildings and transforms them into community hubs. By facilitating creative events, and offering space for local artists to sell work, they have fostered a sense of inclusion and community.
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From dingy pub to destination: Why you should visit Tower Street Food Hall
When seasoned hospitality entrepreneur Sandeep Singh was looking for his next investment, he chose Ipswich for his ambitious three-storey food hall concept, transforming a neglected town centre building into a vibrant dining destination.