10 Outdoor Activities in Ipswich That You Shouldn't Miss

Viking Mariners offer luxury sailing experiences on the River Orwell and beyond on either one of our sailing yachts, power craft or barges.

Galaxsea Divers is more than just Ipswich's friendliest dive shop, it's the place where you can learn to dive, book scuba diving holidays, purchase scuba diving equipment and have your scuba diving equipment serviced and repaired!

Sailing adventures for family, friends and business around Suffolk's beautiful rivers and coastlines. Longer cruises to the Thames Estuary, the UK south coast and Northern France are also available by arrangement. Day sails, yacht charter, RYA yachting courses, milebuilding, coastal passages. Sailing to local events such as Clacton Air Show, Pin Mill Barge Match. families warmly welcomed.

Sailing Barge Victor is a perfect marriage of a majestic and traditionally rigged 19th century sailing vessel with comfortable, modern facilities for guests. A sailing trip on Sailing Barge Victor offers a truly memorable and affordable opportunity to experience living history.We can accommodate comfortably up to 40 guests. All scheduled cruises are available for private charter or corporate events, subject to availability. Drinks and refreshments may be purchased from our licensed bar on board which includes a range of fine Adnams beers, cider and soft drinks. Please note that ALL drinks consumed must be purchased on board.

Clip ‘n Climb Ipswich is a healthy, social and fun-packed indoor climbing experience like no other! With over 250 centres worldwide, Clip ‘n Climb has transformed the climbing industry by delivering exhilarating climbing activities in a safe and vibrant environment; making indoor climbing highly inclusive for all ages. You don’t need any knowledge or experience of climbing to take part.

Family Canoe Adventures and School Activity Holidays. Our family canoe trips are designed for adventurous beginners and are accompanied by a fully qualified canoe instructor who will provide safety & tuition as required to help you get the most from the experience. From 3 hour activities to canoe-camping trips with all equipment provided. Canoe the beautiful Dedham Vale without any other motorised traffic. We also provide safe school trips providing canoe, problem solving, biking and giant tepee camping for large school or cadet groups for 2-5 days.

For over 50 years the East Coast Sail Trust has provided educational adventure cruises for children onboard the Thames Sailing Barge Thalatta. When Thalatta is not on charter to schools, youth organisations and social projects she can be used for other activities to help fund the Trust and benefit the wider community. These charters typically include day sails, corporate entertainment, company team building, family celebrations, club outings and other group events. Numbers are limited to 12 when she is underway but may be increased to 40+ for alongside static events.

Fynn Valley Golf Club is set in the rolling countryside of rural Suffolk in Witnesham, and is a friendly, family run Club where members and visitors enjoy the extensive golfing facilities as well as the thriving social side of the game. In addition to the interesting parkland 18 hole course, the club offers a 9 hole course, 22 bay floodlit covered golf range, practise greens and bunker, golf lessons, two golf shops and extensive clubhouse facilities set in converted Edwardian farm buildings. Golf societies, conferences, weddings and functions are a speciality. Conveniently situated for the county town of Ipswich, Fynn Valley is also easily accessible from Woodbridge, Framlingham and Stowmarket.

Sail the River Orwell in Style The River Orwell is one of the most scenic and historic rivers in the country. The Orwell Lady public cruises sail from Ipswich Wet Dock (Orwell Quay) to Pin Mill or Harwich Harbour from Easter weekend through to September. There is a programme of music evenings, wine tasting, sunday lunch and afternoon tea cruises throughout the season and the vessel is a popular venue for private charters. Tickets for all public cruises and theme nights are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Ipswich or online.

Enjoy one of the most picturesque settings in East Anglia, our well maintained nine hole golf course offers a thoroughly enjoyable game for all players. Comprising of five par 3s and four par 4s, the course runs along the river saltines with a backdrop of woodland. Virtually every green, tee and fairway offer stunning views of the River Orwell. All day golf on a weekday for £12 and at the weekends and bank holidays £15. Pay and play, no need to book a tee time. Drinks and lunches available.