St Mary-le-Tower becomes Ipswich Minster
To celebrate this historic occasion, we will be hosting some events in January. Please find the information below.
Friday 17th January 2025
The Making of Ipswich, The Call of its Minster
Free Entry
Friday 17 January 2025 – 7.30pm
Let Richard Edgar Wilson lead you through the story of Ipswich and its soon-to-be minster church. An evening of entertainment through story and music tracing the historical and cultural history of Ipswich from the medieval to the present day, including world premieres of works written for the occasion.
Performed by musicians from Ipswich Minster, Framlingham College & Ipswich School. Featuring performances from the Ravenscroft Consort and Kathryn Parry.
SATURDAY 18th JANUARY 2025
Church Open Day, café, exhibits and Tour
Free Entry
Saturday 18 January 2025 – all day
The soon-to-be minster church welcomes all people to explore and enjoy this beautiful church. There will be a café open all day with children activities, sculpture and stained glass exhibits, as well as workshops for singing and bell ringing. A free church tour till take place at 12:00.
Bell Ringing Workshop
Free Entry
Saturday 18th January 2025 – 10:15 to 13:30
Come and explore the bell tower and ringing chamber, and while you’re at it try out the incredible English artform that is church bellringing. Chat to and learn from experienced bellringers, and enjoy ringing the region’s most famous set of bells!
Children’s Singing Workshop
Free Entry
Saturday 18 January 2025 – 10:30am to 11:30am
Join the music team for an hour of singing and music making in the church. Learn songs, play junk percussion, play music games. Parents are welcome to listen whilst enjoying refreshments from the Minster café.
SUNDAY 19th JANUARY 2025
Minster-Making Ceremony
Open to all
Sunday 19 th January 2025 – 10:30am
Join us for the historic official redesignation service of St Mary le Tower as Ipswich Minster, led by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich.
