What's on in Ipswich

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Bridge Club

Bridge Club. Ipswich & Suffolk Club. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Tue 21 JulIpswich & Suffolk Club(0.2mi)

via Ipswich & Suffolk ClubLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Sewing Class

Afternoon July 21, 2026

Tue 21 JulWitnesham Village Hall(4.1mi)

via Witnesham Village HallCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

Tai Chi

Evening July 21, 2026

Tue 21 JulWitnesham Village Hall(4.1mi)

via Witnesham Village HallCurated

Wellness & Wellbeing

Evening: Tai Chi

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Tue 21 JulWitnesham Village Hall(4.1mi)

via Witnesham Village HallCurated

Community

Adoration and Rosary

Adoration and Rosary at St Mark's Catholic Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Tue 21 Jul09:30St Mark's Catholic Church(1.5mi)

via St Mark's Catholic Church

Community

Tiddlywinks

Tiddlywinks is for toddlers and their parents, guardians or carers. Tonnes of toys, great coffee and wonderful company with other parents, grandparents and careers. Weekly story and singing time as well as a snack are provided. Adopted and foster parents with their children are very much welcomed.

Tue 21 Jul10:00Burlington Baptist Church(0.4mi)

via Burlington Baptist Church

Community

Cafe @ Holy Trinity – 10 – 12

Cafe @ Holy Trinity – 10 – 12 at Holy Trinity Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Tue 21 Jul10:00Holy Trinity Church(0.6mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

Coffee and Chat

The full scoop on Coffee and Chat lives over on Colchester Road Baptist Church's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Colchester Road Baptist Church(1.4mi)

via Colchester Road Baptist Church

Community

Food Cycle

Food Cycle at Burlington Baptist Church. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Tue 21 Jul16:00Burlington Baptist Church(0.4mi)

via Burlington Baptist Church

Religion & Spirituality

KBC Midweek Meeting (Mission Focus)

Midweek fellowship groups meeting. On the 3rd Week of the month, we normally meet altogether for prayer with a mission focus. But whilst the COVID pandemic prevents this, we’ve been meeting altogether on Zoom. To join by Zoom: (click on link, or enter Meeting ID into Zoom App) To join by phone, […]

Tue 21 Jul20:30Kesgrave Baptist Church(3.1mi)

via Kesgrave Baptist Church

Likely freeCommunity

The Go-Between: Drama Workshops for Over-50s

Join Eastern Angles, for a free drama workshop inspired by L.P. Hartley’s classic East Anglian novel The Go-Between.

Wed 22 JulEastern Angles Theatre Company(0.8mi)

via Eastern Angles Theatre CompanyLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Sewing Class

Afternoon July 22, 2026

Wed 22 JulWitnesham Village Hall(4.1mi)

via Witnesham Village HallCurated

Community

A Time To Sew

A Time To Sew is a weekly sewing cafe with training and help on hand. Please contact the office for more information.

Wed 22 Jul09:45Burlington Baptist Church(0.4mi)

via Burlington Baptist Church

Community

Mate, it’s just a Pub Quiz — Brighten The Corners

22 July 2026 The Church Mate, it’s just a Pub Quiz 22 July 2026 The Church Join us for a pub / music quiz in The Church! 22 July 2026 The Church

Wed 22 Jul18:00The Baths(0.3mi)

via The BathsLocal gem

Festivals & EventsWorkshops & Classes

Alpha Course - Celebration Meal

If you're looking for a daytime course, have a look here: [https://stmarksparish.org.uk/alpha](https://stmarksparish.org.uk/alpha) What is Alpha? Alpha is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith together in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you've been part of the church your whole life or are just beginning to ask questions, Alpha offers space to discover more – about life, meaning, and faith in Jesus Christ. What to expect: — A hot meal to begin, good conversation, and time to share thoughts in small groups — Short presentations that invite reflection, not lectures — A friendly, open environment where no question is too simple Details for the Evening Course at St Mark's: — Starts at 7:30pm — Meets weekly (dates listed on the event page) — Held in St Mark's Church Why come along? — To grow deeper in your faith beyond just Sunday services — To connect with others across our parishes �� St Mary Magdalen, St Mark's & Holy Family Brantham — To encounter Jesus in new, practical, life-changing ways We hope you will join us for these evenings of food, faith, and friendship. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, please sign up!

Wed 22 Jul19:30St Mark's Catholic Church(1.5mi)

via St Mark's Catholic Church

Community

Bell Ringing Practice

We are always looking for keen new members to join our small and friendly bell-ringing team. All ages welcome.

Wed 22 Jul19:30All Saints Church(2.3mi)

via All Saints ChurchLocal gem

Food & Drink

North vs South America Wine & Food Taster Evening Ipswich

July 22, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul20:00The Three Wise Monkeys(0.1mi)

via The Three Wise Monkeys

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Venues with events near Ipswich

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Burlington Baptist Church0.4 miles away St Mark's Catholic Church1.5 miles away The Three Wise Monkeys0.1 miles away

More about Ipswich

Suffolk, England

Ipswich sits right in the heart of Suffolk with plenty of local colour to match its reputation for tea and crumpets. The Duke has been hosting live acts for years while The Three Wise Monkeys keeps the comedy circuit moving along nicely. Not a bad way to spend a quiet Tuesday afternoon without leaving town. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting down by the river. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening. It really is that simple.

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