Days Out in Ipswich

Heritage Open Days: Behind The Scenes Tour

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of The Hold. See our award-nominated archive building and experience our collections in their natural habitat.

The Hold, Ipswich

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Heritage Open Days: Behind The Scenes Tour and Conservation Studio Visit

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of The Hold. See our award-nominated archive building and experience our collections in their natural habitat.

The Hold, Ipswich

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Town Hall Guided Tours - Heritage Open Days

Discover the rich heritage of Ipswich Town Hall during Heritage Open Days on Saturday 12 September.Standing proudly on Cornhill, the Town Hall has been at the h…

Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich

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Secrets of the Parish Chest with Stephen Poulter

6 week course starts Friday 18 September 14:00-16:00 Ipswich, Ages 12+, 60From the dramatic story of a family with plague quarantined to save their local commun…

The Hold, Ipswich

Henley Community Bar - Thai Evening

Henley Community Bar present an Thai Evening - set meal menus

Henley Community Centre, Ipswich

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Exhibition - Witches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy

Between 1645 and 1647, the Suffolk witch trials were some of the most brutal and widespread in England.Step into the story with a major new exhibition from Suff…

The Hold, Ipswich

Bobbi Brown

We are extremely excited to be hosting an evening with Bobbi Brown later this year featuring a masterclass by Sophie Cauldwell to focus on the brands 'Put toget…

Marquis Suffolk, Ipswich

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Discovering Women's Institute Collections

A workshop which focuses on Women's Institute collections held by Suffolk Archives.

The Hold, Ipswich

The Suffolk Wedding Show

Looking for the best wedding fair in Ipswich, Suffolk? Whether you're newly engaged or finalising your wedding details, The Suffolk Wedding Show is a must-visit…

Venue 16, Ipswich

Talk: St. Audry's and St. Clement's Hospitals Archives

Explore the history and archives of Suffolk's psychiatric hospitals. Hear about the institutions, developments, rise and fall, and get an in person look at some…

The Hold, Ipswich

Workhouses and social history at The Hold

3 week course starts Thursday 8 October 14:00-16:00 Ages 12+, 45Explore the history of Suffolks workhouses through original records in this engaging 3 week cour…

The Hold, Ipswich

Unlocking the Past: Writing Workshop at Gainsborough Community Library

Join award-winning playwright Nicola Werenowska for an interactive writing workshop exploring the art of character development!Whether you are a complete beginn…

Gainsborough Community Library, Ipswich

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Family History for Beginners From names on a page to ancestors with a story

Start your family history journey with a simple introduction to the key records so you can start to find your own family stories.

The Hold, Ipswich

Workhouses and social history: understanding records and building a research plan

5 week online course starts Monday 19 October 19:00-20:00 Ages 12+, 50 for 5 weeksExplore the history of Suffolks workhouses through original records in this en…

The Hold, Ipswich

From Oak Galls to Ink: Make Your Own Medieval Ink

Used as early as the 3rd century and widely used for writing and drawing in Europe for over a thousand years, this workshop covers the history, uses, and preser…

The Hold, Ipswich

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Matthew Hopkins: the Witchfinder General and His Victims

In a reign of terror lasting almost three years Matthew Hopkins, self-appointed Witchfinder General, ranged across East Anglia interrogating and accusing nearly…

The Hold, Ipswich

Wise Women, Other Wild Folk & Cast a Story

Join storyteller Justine de Mierre for a two part magical session of traditional tales inspired by the themes of "Witches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy".

The Hold, Ipswich

Let's Get Crafty - Halloween

Come and enjoy some spooky family-friendly crafts!Suitable for children aged 4-11 years old. Children must be accompanied by an responsible adult at all times.P…

The Hold, Ipswich

Good Witches: Cunning Folk and Practical Magic in the Age of the Witch Hunts - Talk

'What do you do when your cow (or child, or husband) has been cursed? Some people prayed for deliverance, others reported the suspected curser to the authoritie…

The Hold, Ipswich

Tarot, Symbols & Storytelling workshop

Create tarot-inspired artworks exploring symbolism, storytelling and personal interpretation.

The Hold, Ipswich

Straw Plaiting for Samhain workshop

Make your own mini broomstick from heritage wheat straw, using straw plaiting techniques taught by corn dolly maker, and straw worker, Lucy Hook-Child.

The Hold, Ipswich

Maidens, Spinsters, Goodwives and widows The Lives of Women in East Anglia

6 week online course starts Friday 6 November 10:30-12:30 Ages 12+, 60 for 6 weeksJoin local historian Stephen Poulter online for this 6 week course looking at…

The Hold, Ipswich

Symbols for Personal Protection Talk

There have been few times when people living under periods of great uncertainty have not possessed small, valued items to be worn, hung up in the home, or worki…

The Hold, Ipswich

The Life and Works of Nina Frances Layard

Speaker Dr Subha Robert William will deliver a talk about Nina Layard with an opportunity to view original archives from the collection.

The Hold, Ipswich

Book launch for Tempests, Turnips and tithe feasts: The Lost Diary of a Waveney Parish Clerk

Over a tumultuous forty year period when the whole of Europe was engulfed by the Napoleonic Wars, an elderly Parish Clerk in sleepy Syleham, called Charles Sout…

The Hold, Ipswich

Behind the Scenes Tour and Conservation Studio Visit

Join one of our archivists and our conservator for a tour of our award-nominated archive building, The Hold in Ipswich.

The Hold, Ipswich

Lates: Murder Mystery

Join Suffolk Archives for another of our popular murder mystery nights, inspired by our latest exhibitionWitches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy [https://www.suffolkarch…

The Hold, Ipswich

Witchy Blockpints workshop with Sanira Emon

Led by local artist Sanira Emon, compose and print your own design from Paper Fight Art original hand carved witch and autumnal themed blocks to make greeting c…

The Hold, Ipswich

Midwinter Magick: An evening of story and song with the East Anglian Folklore Centre

Join the East Anglian Folklore Centre for another wonderful event, reflecting on the magic and mystery to be found in the local area.

The Hold, Ipswich

WILD: The Drone Light Show - Ipswich

Watch the animal kingdom come to life in the night sky at WILD: The Drone Light Show.

Trinity Park, Ipswich

Magickal Wish Bottles Workshop

As we go into the winter months, it is a time for self-reflection, looking back at our journey of the past year and looking into the path ahead. Join Heather Ta…

The Hold, Ipswich

Lates: Christmas Crafts

Join our popular annual Christmas Crafts Lates for some festive fun with friends and family.

The Hold, Ipswich

Property History - Discovering a Victorian Street

Step into the past and explore the documents, maps and records that brought the story of a Victorian street in Stowmarket to life.

The Hold, Ipswich

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

St Peter's by the Waterfront, Ipswich

Crafting Coven: Making Magical Doorway Charms

In old folk ways, bell charms were hung from hearth and doors and said to ward off negative energies and protect the house and people within.

The Hold, Ipswich

Criminal Ancestors

Did your ancestors ever have a run in with the law? Interested in finding out about historical crime and punishment?

The Hold, Ipswich

Myth, magic, superstition and belief in Anglo-Saxon England

Step into the world of Anglo-Saxon myth, magic and belief with Sue Moss and Carole Winstanley, volunteers at Sutton Hoo National Trust.

The Hold, Ipswich

Chinese New Year Show

Join us for the ACCE 2027 Chinese New Year ShowThe Anglo Chinese Cultural Exchange (registered Charity) is celebrating our 17th annual Chinese New Year Show on…

The Hold, Ipswich

Let's Get Crafty: Corn Dollies

Come along and have a go at making your own harvest token corn dollies!Straw artist Lucy Hook-Child will teach you how to plait using traditional corn dolly met…

The Hold, Ipswich

Walk: The Horrific History of Ipswich

Step back in time to hear some Gory Stories and Terrible Tales about murder and witchcraft, executions and vile stinks, dreadful diseases and foul food.This wal…

The Hold, Ipswich

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Witchland: Recovering Suffolk's Civil War Witches talk

During the English Civil War around 30 Suffolk communities experienced witch trials, led by the witchfinders Matthew Hopkins and John Stearne.The witchfinders a…

The Hold, Ipswich