Events

The main event for The Ipswich Historic Churches Trust is the Annual General Meeting generally held in July

St Peter’s by the Waterfront hosts a permanent heritage exhibition and the Ipswich Hospital Band, as well as an extensive programme of arts events, more details can be found at St Peter by the Waterfront What’s On

St Lawrence is the permanent home of the St Lawrence Cafe run by Realise Futures

Events at St Stephen’s, The Church, can be found at Brighten the Corners events

St Clement’s, sometimes referred to as the St Clements Art Centre, is now hosting a variety of events;

20th to 25th April 2026 – Ipswich and District Photographic Society In Focus exhibition

16th May to 6th June 2026 – Ipswich Art Society Annual Exhibition

14th June 2026 – Summer Vegan Market 10am – 3pm

21st June – Fathers’ Day In Conversation hosted by Dial Lane Books

7th August – Back to the 80s Party

8th August – 90s Vs 00s & Kisstory party night

12th and 13th September 2026 – Heritage Open weekend local history festival, come and find out about some of the people who lived in St Clement’s parish

2nd to 4th October 2026 – Ipswich Book Festival – Chapter 2

8th November 2026 – Winter Warmer Vegan Market 10am – 3pm