Days Out in 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

Last chance · 3 days left

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

Last chance · 5 days left

Tarot, Symbols & Storytelling workshop

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

The Hold, Ipswich

Last chance · 5 days left

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

Last chance · 5 days left

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

Last chance · tomorrow

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

Christmas Market at the Hold

Deck the Halls at The Hold.This Christmas, kick off the festive season at The Hold's charming Christmas Market.

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

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

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

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 exhibition Witches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy.

The Hold, Ipswich

Lates: Christmas Crafts

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

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

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

Cast a Story

Join storyteller Justine de Mierre as we explore "Witches: Suffolk's Dark Legacy" together, using the objects, images and documents in the exhibition as inspira…

The Hold, Ipswich

Wise Women and Other Wild Folk

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

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

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