UPCOMING EVENTS

Thomas Wolsey and his Ipswich

30/05/2024 - 30/05/2024

Lecture Theatre 1, University of Suffolk

Join a host of local historians to explore the early life of Thomas Wolsey, his family and Ipswich’s medieval maritime history.

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey: Architect of Diplomatic Splendour

31/05/2024 - 31/05/2024

The Ipswich Institute

Join Professor Anthony Musson to explore Wolsey's role in overseeing diplomatic encounters and hosting festivities for foreign rulers or their ambassadors, most notably the extraordinary meeting at 'the Field of Cloth of Gold'.

Wolsey Walk: Life and Times

01/06/2024 - 01/06/2024

Town Hall Steps, Cornhill

A walking tour of the town led by the Ipswich Tour Guides Association about the Life and Times of Thomas Wolsey.

A Brief Guide to Medieval Sexuality

08/06/2024 - 08/06/2024

Lecture Theatre 1, University of Suffolk

Join Dr Eleanor Janega for her brief guide to medieval sexuality and discover the ways that medieval people thought and wrote about sex and sexuality.

Christchurch Park Market

09/06/2024 - 09/06/2024

Christchurch Park

The perfect mix of makers, crafters, artisan producers and small local businesses at this event, with high quality items on offer and beautifully presented stalls!

Wolsey Walk: Medieval Churches

09/06/2024 - 09/06/2024

Ipswich Town Hall

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims as you visit some of the town’s wonderful medieval churches and our greatest Ipswich churchman Thomas Wolsey.

Brighten The Corners Festival 2024

14/06/2024 - 15/06/2024

The Baths, St Stephen's Church, The Smokehouse, Ipswich Corn Exchange & The Cornhill

Brighten The Corners Festival 2024 takes place in Ipswich on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June.

Wolsey Walk: The Middle Ages

15/06/2024 - 15/06/2024

Ipswich Town Hall

Join a guided walk to discover Ipswich and its religious and secular medieval buildings, hear tales of colourful characters and dramatic events that shaped the town during this period.

Christchurch Park Market

23/06/2024 - 23/06/2024

Christchurch Park

The perfect mix of makers, crafters, artisan producers and small local businesses at this event, with high quality items on offer and beautifully presented stalls!