Ipswich Entertains

Taste of the Caribbean will be coming to Bourne Park this Saturday! This family-friendly event is a foodie paradise celebrating the vibrant flavors and traditions of the Caribbean islands.

There will be lots to enjoy, with street food vendors, an artisan market, sizzling cookery demonstrations, lively entertainment on the music stage and plenty of kid-friendly activities.

Book tickets here: https://tasteofcaribbeanuk.com/festivals/ipswich/

Prepare to be swept off your feet when An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical comes to the Ipswich Regent Theatre this September!

Based on the award-winning 80s movie, this timeless story of love, courage, and redemption is set to a smash-hit soundtrack featuring the songs of Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, and many more.

Book tickets: https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/an-officer-and-a-gentleman-the-musical/

Our friends at Ipswich Museums are running a magical summer workshop on Wednesday 21 August! Join them at Christchurch Mansion and learn how to create one of the earliest forms of photography – a cyanotype or ‘blueprint’.

You'll place materials, such as dried flowers, onto a specially coated (non-toxic) light-sensitive paper to create beautiful images as the sunlight changes the colour of the paper. ☀️

Book here: https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/sun-printing-workshop-natures-photography/

There's not long to go until One Big Multicultural Festival brings music and entertainment to Alexandra Park! Hosted by BSC Multicultural Services, there will be lots for everyone to enjoy.

📅 Sunday 1 September
🕛 12pm - 6pm

Find out more: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/multicultural-festival/

Looking for something to do with the kids this week? Christchurch Mansion have fun crafty workshops on Wednesday where kids can get creative and make a miniature portrait or a design to fit into a badge and/or keyring! 🎨

Book here: https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/pocket-portrait-workshops/

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at Ipswich Museums ? The team are offering a fantastic opportunity for families to get hands-on in interactive sessions with museum conservation experts!

Book here: https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/hands-on-conservation-in-practice-family-day/

There's still time to get your tickets for tomorrow night's show! 🎭

Enjoy a summer evening in the park and laugh out loud at the Pantaloons hilarious take on the legend of Robin Hood.

📅 Friday 9 August
🕢 Gates open 6pm, performance at 7.30pm
📍 Christchurch Mansion Lawn

Book tickets: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/open-air-theatre-pantaloons/

We have our last Family Fun Day of the summer TODAY at Bourne Park!

Come and enjoy fun family activities from 12pm - 4pm.

More info at https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/family-fun-days/

ADVENTURE CINEMA TICKET GIVEAWAY! 📽️

*This giveaway is now closed*

The UK's biggest outdoor cinema is coming to Christchurch Park from 6-8 September and we're giving you the chance to win 4 Premium Tickets to the show of your choice!

What's on:
Friday 6 September - Dirty Dancing
Saturday 7 September - The Greatest Showman Sing-a-long
Sunday 8 September - Grease Sing-a-long

Premium tickets include a luxury deck chair in a prime position providing a fantastic experience.

How to enter:
1. Like this post.
2. Follow and
3. Tag a friend you think would love the outdoor cinema experience in the comments! Each comment counts as an entry.

The winner will be selected at random and announced on Monday 19 August! Good luck!

*this giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook in any way.

For more info about the event visit https://www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/christchurch-mansion

Our Open Air Theatre is this Friday! 🎭

Come and join us on the Mansion lawn for an evening of fantastic theatre fun with the Pantaloons! Their hilariously adventurous take on the story of Robin Hood is sure to be a great evening out.

Get your tickets: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/open-air-theatre-pantaloons/

We have our final Family Fun Day of the summer on Wednesday! Don't miss your last chance to enjoy a variety of fun family activities in one of Ipswich's wonderful parks. We'll be at Bourne Park from 12-4pm.

More info at https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/family-fun-days/

Are your kids animal fans? 🐇 Ipswich Museums are running sessions with live animals at Christchurch Mansion this summer! You'll get the chance to meet and learn about the animals, and even get to touch and hold them.

Monday 5 August - Minibeasts
Monday 12 August - Cute and Fluffy
Monday 19 August - Scales and Slime

Book here: https://ipswichtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/amazing-animals/

Our next Family Fun Day is TODAY at Castle Hill Park! 🏰

There will be fun family activities from 12pm - 4pm with something for everyone to enjoy!

Find out more: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/family-fun-days/

Just one month to go until One Big Multicultural Festival! Come along to Alexandra Park on Sunday 1 September to enjoy this celebration of Suffolk's many cultures with music, food, entertainment and more.

Find out more: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/multicultural-festival/

Some important information about the Action Arena event. 👇

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Come along to our Family Fun Day today at Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground from 12-4pm! There will be lots to entertain the kids with a mix of fun activities available.

Find out more about our Family Fun Days here: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/family-fun-days/

We have two Family Fun Days in Ipswich this week!

Join us from 12-4pm and entertain the family with sporting, creative and interactive entertainment. There's sure to be plenty of summer fun! ☀️

Wednesday 31 July - Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground
Friday 2 August - Castle Hill Park

Find out more: https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/family-fun-days/

🎬 Join us on Friday 6th September for an open air movie experience with Adventure Cinema to watch Dirty Dancing under the stars!

Get your tickets here https://bit.ly/3xPmYnA

It's nearly time for Action Arena to bring their epic touring inflatable obstacle course to Ipswich! Tickets are selling fast so don't miss your opportunity to tackle the course on Saturday 3 or Sunday 4 August in Christchurch Park.

🎫 Book here: https://www.actionarena.co.uk/ipswich

The fantastic Pantaloons theatre company return to the Mansion Lawn in Christchurch Park, bringing their own unique flair to theatre’s greatest classics. This year, the Pantaloons will be performing Robin Hood! 🏹

🎫 Book your tickets in advance here https://bit.ly/4ddulEv

🤗 Our family fun days start this week!

Entertain the little ones at one of Ipswich’s scenic parks this summer. With a selection of sporting, creative and interactive entertainment, we guarantee there is something for everyone to enjoy! 🎪

🍿 Get your popcorn ready, it's almost time for film night!

Join us on Sunday 8th September where Adventure Cinema will be at Christchurch Mansion bringing you Grease sing-a-long open air movie experience🎤

🎫 Don't miss out, get your tickets here https://bit.ly/3xPmYnA

It's back! This August the Pantaloons Theatre Company presents to you Robin Hood!🎭

Join us for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone’s favourite archer 🏹

🎫 You can get your tickets here https://bit.ly/4ddulEv

Thank you to everyone who came down to Christchurch Park on Saturday for Global Rhythm, we had such a good time and hope you did too! 🤩

Today's the day, Global Rhythm has returned 🎉

Come and join us at Christchurch Park between 1-7pm & enjoy live music and art from across the world!🌏

🎫 This is a FREE event so come along and enjoy the day!

Check out the the full line up here https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/global-rhythm/

Global Rhythm takes over Christchurch Park this Saturday from 1pm - 7pm! 🎉

Enjoy live music and art from across the world and you can experience music, dance and culture and a full programme of workshops throughout the day 🌞

Find out more at: www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/global-rhythm

We had a fantastic time at Ipswich Music Day and Indian Summer Mela this weekend in Christchurch Park, we hope you all enjoyed yourself too! Thank you for braving the rain 🌦️

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We've got more brilliant events planned and you won't want to miss out 👀

🥉 Action Arena is coming to Christchurch park! Get ready for a weekend full of excitement! UK Tour – the ultimate inflatable adventure for all ages. Find out more and book your tickets here 👉 https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/action-arena/

✨ 1 week to go until we're live at Christchurch Park with Global Rhythm. Join us next Saturday 13th July for a colourful & exciting celebration with music, art and food from across the world! 🌎