Britain's What's On Event Guide
The men who made the boats: architectural tour of Ipswich Heritage Harbour
Heritage Open Day: An architectural tour of Ipswich's Heritage Harbour, led by Women in Boatbuilding and Ipswich Maritime Trust, discovering the people behind the places and vessels. *Please note that this event has been cancelled*
xplore the boatyards and wharves along the historic waterfront. See where the Mayflower may have been built (yes, really!). Visit the burial site of Nelson's naval surveyor. Walk in the footsteps of the thousands of men and women who worked in Ipswich's waterfront industries, and marvel at the beautiful yachts being built today.
Led by Belinda Joslin, co-founder of Women in Boatbuilding, and maritime historian Cathy Shelbourne, from Ipswich Maritime Trust.
The 1-hour tour will start and finish at Sailing Barge Victor, on Common Quay, with the opportunity to explore, free of charge, Victor and the other vessels moored alongside.
xplore the boatyards and wharves along the historic waterfront. See where the Mayflower may have been built (yes, really!). Visit the burial site of Nelson's naval surveyor. Walk in the footsteps of the thousands of men and women who worked in Ipswich's waterfront industries, and marvel at the beautiful yachts being built today.
Led by Belinda Joslin, co-founder of Women in Boatbuilding, and maritime historian Cathy Shelbourne, from Ipswich Maritime Trust.
The 1-hour tour will start and finish at Sailing Barge Victor, on Common Quay, with the opportunity to explore, free of charge, Victor and the other vessels moored alongside.
Saturday 13 September
Old Custom House, Common Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1BY
Sat 13 Sep:13 Sep 2025, *This event has been cancelled*, Cancelled; Free Entry.
Spread the word