📅 Sunday, 23rd March 2025

🛍️ The Big Craft Event

✨ Join us for the inaugural Big Craft Event at "Inspire" Ipswich's sports dome. Enjoy a day filled with face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon art performances, live music, and a variety of amazing stalls showcasing local talent. allevents.in

📍 Inspire Suffolk Sports Dome, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QX

⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

💷 Admission: Free entry

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🍽️ This Week’s Food & Drink Recommendations

92 Noodle Bar

If you're looking for an authentic and flavourful dining experience in Ipswich, 92 Noodle Bar is the perfect destination. Specialising in fresh, handmade noodles and traditional Asian dishes, this vibrant eatery offers a unique blend of comfort and authenticity.

From steaming bowls of ramen to perfectly stir-fried Chow Mein, every dish is crafted with high-quality ingredients and rich, bold flavours. Whether you prefer spicy, savoury, or mild, there’s something on the menu to satisfy every palate.

Pair your meal with refreshing bubble tea or a selection of Asian-inspired beverages for the ultimate experience.

📍 Address: 92 Noodle Bar, 11 St Helen's Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LS

Click on the button below to explore the full menu & book your table.

The Botanist Ipswich A Botanical Oasis in
the Heart of the City

Located at 1 Cornhill, Ipswich, The Botanist offers a unique dining and drinking experience amidst enchanting botanical décor. Set across two spacious floors, guests can enjoy a vibrant ambiance complemented by live music every weekend.

Culinary Delights

The Botanist's menu features a range of dishes, from their famous Hanging Kebabs™ to hearty Sunday roasts. For brunch enthusiasts, they offer a Bottomless Brunch with options like the Full English and Shakshuka with Chorizo, accompanied by unlimited Prosecco, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, or lager for 90 minutes. ​

Botanical Beverages

The bar serves an array of signature cocktails, including innovative twists on classics like the Garden Mojito and Poppy and Pink Gin Punch. Beer lovers and wine aficionados will also find an extensive selection to choose from. ​

Events and Entertainment

Beyond regular live music sessions, The Botanist hosts events such as the Botanist Bingo on the first Thursday of every month, with extended Happy Hour on Bingo nights. ​

Visit The Botanist Ipswich

• Address: 1 Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DD​

• Opening Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM​

  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM​

  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM​

  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM​

• Contact: 01473 933000​

Whether you're looking for a casual brunch, a lively evening with live music, or a unique cocktail experience, The Botanist Ipswich provides a memorable setting for all occasions.​

Cinema Listings – What’s Showing in Ipswich? 🎬

ALooking for a movie night this week? Here are some of the top films now showing at Cineworld Ipswich, Kings Street cinema & Omniplex Ipswich.

Cineworld Ipswich
Mickey 17

From Academy Award-winning writer/director Bong Joon Ho comes Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson as an expendable employee on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Mickey’s role involves undertaking dangerous missions, knowing he will be regenerated after each death—until he starts to question the true nature of his existence.

Showtimes:

• Friday, March 21: 10:50 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:20 PM, 8:00 PM​

• Saturday, March 22: 12:10 PM, 3:20 PM, 6:40 PM, 9:00 PM​

• Sunday, March 23: 11:00 AM, 2:10 PM, 5:30 PM, 8:10 PM

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Kings Street Cinema
I'm Still Here

Set in 1971 Brazil under a military dictatorship, I'm Still Here follows Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, who must reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government. This poignant drama explores resilience and the fight for justice.​ipswichfilmtheatre.savoysystems.co.uk

Showtimes:

• Friday, March 21: 7:30 PM​

• Saturday, March 22: 2:30 PM​

• Thursday, March 27: 2:30 PM​

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Omniplex Cinema Ipswich
Last Breath

Last Breath tells the gripping true story of seasoned deep-sea divers who battle the raging elements to rescue a crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Starring Woody Harrelson, MyAnna Buring, and Cliff Curtis, this intense drama showcases human resilience against nature's unforgiving forces.​

Showtimes:

• Friday, March 21: 3:10 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:50 PM

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King Street Cinema
Vermiglio

Set in 1944, Vermiglio transports viewers to a high mountain village in the Italian Alps, where the distant threat of war looms. The arrival of Pietro, a refugee soldier, disrupts the local teacher’s family, leading to profound changes. Spanning the four seasons marking the end of World War II, the film intricately portrays love, fate, and transformation in a world emerging from tragedy.​ipswichfilmtheatre.savoysystems.co.uk

Showtimes:

• Saturday, March 15: 7:30 PM​

• Sunday, March 16: 2:30 PM​

• Thursday, March 20: 7:30 PM

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Cineworld Ipswich
Black Bag

Black Bag is a gripping spy drama directed by Steven Soderbergh, featuring an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, and Pierce Brosnan. The story follows devoted couple and intelligence agents George and Kathryn Woodhouse. When Kathryn is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test—loyalty to his marriage or his country

Showtimes:

Tue: 1pm | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | 8:20pm

Wed: 1pm | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | 8:20pm

Thurs: 1pm | 3:30pm | 8:20pm

Fri: 1:30pm | 4pm | 6:20pm | 8;40pm

Sat: 1pm | 4pm | 6:20pm | 8:40pm

Sun: 1:30pm | 3pm | 6:20pm | 8:40pm

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