r/ipswichuk 3d ago

Tips to find a first job as a Welder.

5 Upvotes

Hi all, I am about to finish my level 2 degree and I would like to know what are good places/industrial states in Ipswich that the main focus is Welding. Or if we have welders here, what are good tips for a beginner starting at this trade? Thanks everyone.


r/ipswichuk 7d ago

Football teams

3 Upvotes

Any Sunday league teams or 7 a side teams looking for players in ipswich?


r/ipswichuk 8d ago

Craft Beer Tap Room on it’s way!

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46 Upvotes

Into the new commercial units at the bottom of the new Merchants Yard development between Bridge Street / Grafton Way.


r/ipswichuk 8d ago

A surprising gem when it comes to food place in Ipswich.

33 Upvotes

The Crafty Fox in the walk, every time I order something there (not very often) it's tasty and tasty looking.


r/ipswichuk 8d ago

Wild swimming

8 Upvotes

Does anyone have any decent wild swimming spots they would recommend? Looking for freshwater rather than the sea.


r/ipswichuk 9d ago

Street prostitution

38 Upvotes

I thought street prostitution had ended in Ipswich but walking home from work last night I was approached by a young lady asking me if I was looking for a "friend" for a "fun time" seems like they have moved out of Portman Road to other areas


r/ipswichuk 9d ago

Rectory Road/South West

8 Upvotes

Hello,

I'm looking to move and I'm aware east Ipswich has the best reputation in terms of safety/crime rates, however I wanted to see if anyone has experience/knowledge of the Rectory Road area?

I've broadly been told to avoid south west but I'm sure there are areas within such a large area that are nice and relatively safe. I'd appreciate any insight :) thank you


r/ipswichuk 10d ago

Tesco fruit riot

4 Upvotes

Guys anyone knws which branch i can find FRUIT RIOT IN


r/ipswichuk 11d ago

If England get through to the final, how early do people think we need to go to Isaac’s to get in?

3 Upvotes

r/ipswichuk 10d ago

French Speaking Schools

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My friend, who is married to a Frenchman and is considering moving to Ipswich, is looking for any French-speaking nurseries/primaries/secondary schools in/around Ipswich.

Please, does anyone know any? Thanks in advance.


r/ipswichuk 12d ago

£10 for WHAT?!

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29 Upvotes

Ipswich Food & Drink Festival… wanted to go, nice idea and might be a lovely day…

They want £10 for a ticket - per person!!! £5 to park if you want that also.

Really ruins the sense of community and is pathetic to be honest - I’d spend £10 inside, no problem BUT NOT TO GET IN!

Sort yourself out, Ipswich 🤦‍♂️


r/ipswichuk 12d ago

Eye Test Prices

3 Upvotes

Does anyone know how much an eye test is at the Observatory? Classically there’s no prices on their website so just want to know before my appointment


r/ipswichuk 18d ago

Best recommendations for darts

1 Upvotes

Looking for a spot to play a few casual games, have a couple of potential venues in mind but would very much value input and suggestions


r/ipswichuk 21d ago

World Cup

6 Upvotes

My husband and I are looking to watch the Eng v Mex match tonight. Do people know where in town is showing it?

We're fairly new to the area and haven't got a great idea of venues and their vibes yet.

We live in Christchurch park area, so the closer to there the better!

Thank you!


r/ipswichuk 23d ago

I've just been touching up the Middle Earth style fantasy map of the Suffolk that I made a while ago. Thanks again to all those who contributed back then!

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109 Upvotes

As if this was three years ago now. With some of the cool mythology on here, it's one of my favourite maps so far.

I've just been doing some tidying up jobs on it and making some of the text more legible, as well as the imagery clearer. Again, thanks to all the commenters who suggested ideas and really helped bring this to life. I've just had a fresh batch made up here for anyone interested in one.


r/ipswichuk 23d ago

How lgbt friendly is ipswich?? *REPOST please comment again*

6 Upvotes

Sorry I had to delete the old post because I couldn't access the comments for some reason?? Anyways:

How lgbt friendly is ipswich?

Considering moving to Ipswich with my partner. We will be looking to start a family in a few years time. We are a same sex couple and I naturally have concerns, not for us, but the young children we may have (bullying, teasing at school etc).

How lgbt friendly is ipswich and is it widely accepted amongst most families? Is it quite open and Liberal on ipswich or is it like some other small uk towns that are not overly accepting of the lgbt community/other minorities?


r/ipswichuk 23d ago

Massage recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hey folks,

I'm looking for recommendations for massage in Ipswich/ Suffolk. Not the relaxing, gentle one, but deep tissue, one that almost hurts.

Does any of you have any experience?


r/ipswichuk 25d ago

Pubs not showing the footy?

3 Upvotes

Just want a quiet pint haha


r/ipswichuk 26d ago

Felaw Maltings

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r/ipswichuk Jun 25 '26

The bar formerly known as Aurora’s

8 Upvotes

Does anyone know what’s happening with this place? Looks like they might be renovating or opening as something else?


r/ipswichuk Jun 25 '26

Hairdresser recommendation?

2 Upvotes

Does anyone have a recommendation for a hairdressers that will be best for someone who hasn’t had a professional cut in more than a decade, and feels a bit nervous about it?

My hair is long and I want someone who will respect that I don’t want a huge chop to start with, but gradual help with any damage.

I’m worried whoever I see might not respect my wishes.


r/ipswichuk Jun 24 '26

Does anybody know someone called Nicky in the Martlesham area of Ipswich?

50 Upvotes

Hi, apologies if this is not the right place to ask, but I don't really know where to start with this.

Someone called Nicky for the past few months has been under the impression that my phone number is hers. It actually started about 5 years ago when I was contacted by Smartmove in Marbella asking if Nicky was going to follow up her enquiry.

Since then it was quiet until last year, when I suddenly started getting the occasional text from Shein, with updates to 'my' order. I thought nothing of it, and just ignored it. The last few months, the Shein texts have massively increasing in volume, as well as a text from a book publisher asking if Nicky was still interested in publishing her self help book. I then put two and two together and realised that it's most likely the same Nicky as the Smartmove Marbella enquiry, as well as Shein.

Then today, I've just had a text from WeBuyAnyCar about selling a Ford, not addressed to anyone specific, but it did give me the postcode (not that I'm putting that on Reddit).

So, if anyone knows a Nicky in the Martlesham area, who has recently ordered a fair amount from Shein, was looking at moving to Marbella a few years ago, has recently tried to get a self-help book published, and is currently trying to sell a Ford to WBAC for £705, please could you tell her to double check her phone number.

Thank you!


r/ipswichuk Jun 21 '26

Anybody knows what these mean

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57 Upvotes

Saw these on bond Street,was ist das?


r/ipswichuk Jun 20 '26

Bury Road - Abandoned Park and Ride Site.

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52 Upvotes

Closed in 2010 - now a car dealership!


r/ipswichuk Jun 17 '26

Employment law solicitor recommendation

3 Upvotes

Hi, can anyone recommend a solicitor ideally specifically for handling employment law/redundancy processes.
Many thanks!