Thursday walks

Our regular  Thursday walks restart on 1st of May 2025, meeting at the Institute at 2pm.

1st May Heart Of Ipswich

This walk will tell the history of the town centre with its Tudor buildings, Medieval churches, Victorian Architecture, C20th Grade 1 Listed building, and a C17th meeting house amongst many others.

8th May Hidden Corners Of Ipswich

Take a gentle stroll round the centre of Ipswich and, away from the bustle of the main streets, discover the quirky corners and peaceful oases you may have walked past many times without noticing.

15th May Northern Highlights

See two of our historic churches and a fifteenth century Gatehouse. Hear about Robert Ransome, Christchurch Mansion and the brave Ipswich V.C.’s

22nd May Celebrate Charter Hangings

It’s the 25th anniversary of The Charter Hangings, walk through 800yrs of Ipswich history, as we look at some of the vibrant scenes depicted in the embroideries, and finish at St Peter’s By The Waterfront with time to view these artworks.

29th May Happy Birthday Willis!

Next week Foster’s iconic building will turn gold to celebrate 50 years since its opening ceremony. Join our walk to explore Ipswich’s wonderful architectural heritage from this modern masterpiece to timber framed Tudor houses and grandiose Victorian buildings.

5th June As Giles Saw It

Carl Giles, famous as Cartoonist for the Daily and Sunday Express - and voted Britain's favourite Cartoonist - lived near, and worked from, Ipswich for most of his life. His characters - including his famous "Grandma" - were known the World over. Much of his work depicted Ipswich scenes, buildings, and local characters. On this walk we will visit some of these scenes and enjoy some of his cartoons as we compare parts of the town with "as Giles saw it"

12th June Wonders Of Westgate

Follow in the footsteps of Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon to the Shrine of Our Lady of Ipswich on the way we meet Charles Darwin, Professor Henslow, and the Giles family.

19th June Corn To Coprolite

 Discover Ipswich's relationship with Brewing, Milling and Malting. and discover the true meaning of the phrase ‘Going For A Burton’. This walk will start at the Ipswich Institute and finish at the Hold.

26th June To the Water by Blackfriars.

Not the famous bridge in London! This is a walk that includes the one remaining section of our medieval religious houses, Blackfriars, and will finish on the eastern end of the Waterfront after exploring the Fore St area.

3rd July From Minster To Priory

Its 825 years since the grant of The Ipswich Charter at St Mary Le Tower Church, now granted Minster status. Follow the ancient route to The Priory of Sts Peter and Paul to hear about the creation of The Charter Hangings and how they celebrate the story of our town.