About OUR SPORTS FACILITIES
Ipswich Borough Council operates several centres in and around Ipswich providing high quality sporting and recreational facilities.
These include a wide range of rooms and areas that can be used for various social and private functions including children’s parties, christenings, wedding receptions, family events, team building, exhibitions and business hires.
A number of spaces can also be adapted to provide welcoming social areas for your guests.
All our sports centres enjoy free parking.

About OUR SPORTS FACILITIES
Ipswich Borough Council operates several centres in and around Ipswich providing high quality sporting and recreational facilities.
These include a wide range of rooms and areas that can be used for various social and private functions including children’s parties, christenings, wedding receptions, family events, team building, exhibitions and business hires.
A number of spaces can also be adapted to provide welcoming social areas for your guests.
All our sports centres enjoy free parking.
Ransomes Sports Pavilion
Newly opened, this pavilion is an ideal location for all family occasions. With capacity for up to 100 people, access to kitchen facilities and next to playing pitches, Ransomes on the north side of Ipswich provides a modern, light venue.
Rate: Available on request
Whitton Sports Centre
To the west of Ipswich, this centre has both a sports hall and community room, together with outdoor facilities which can be used for a variety of events.
Rate: Available on request
Whitton Sports Centre
To the west of Ipswich, this centre has both a sports hall and community room, together with outdoor facilities which can be used for a variety of events.
Rate: Available on request
Gainsborough Sports Centre
To the south east of Ipswich, this centre has excellent transport links to both the A14/A12. Recent extensive refurbishment ensures the facility continues to provide high quality sports and leisure services, making it an excellent venue in which to hold your event.
Rate: Available on request
Northgate Sports Centre
Situated on the Northgate High School campus, this centre has a wide range of halls which can be utilised for different events and exhibitions. This centre is used for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Rate: Available on request
Northgate Sports Centre
Situated on the Northgate High School campus, this centre has a wide range of halls which can be utilised for different events and exhibitions. This centre is used for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Rate: Available on request
Fore Street Pool
This traditional Victorian swimming pool offers a secluded and friendly environment, making it an ideal location for a private swim party, team building or swim and activity classes.
Rate: Available on request
Crown Pools
Located at the heart of Ipswich town centre, Crown Pools provides a leisure pool, teaching pool and 25 metre competition pool, making it an ideal venue for private parties, galas and promotional events.
Rate: Available on request
Crown Pools
Located at the heart of Ipswich town centre, Crown Pools provides a leisure pool, teaching pool and 25 metre competition pool, making it an ideal venue for private parties, galas and promotional events.
Rate: Available on request
Venue details
Situated across Ipswich, our range of sport facilities are easily accessible.
TELEPHONE
01473 433655
Website
Crown Pools
Crown Street, Ipswich IP1 3JA
Fore Street Swimming Pool
Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JZ
Gainsborough Sports Centre
5 Brazier’s Wood Rd, Ipswich IP3 0SP
Whitton Sports Centre
Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich IP1 6LW
Northgate Sports Centre
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich IP4 3DJ
Ransomes Sports Pavilion
Sidegate Ave, Ipswich IP4 4JJ
Venue details
Situated across Ipswich, our range of sport facilities are easily accessible.
TELEPHONE
01473 433655
Website
Crown Pools
Crown Street, Ipswich IP1 3JA
Fore Street Swimming Pool
Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JZ
Gainsborough Sports Centre
5 Brazier’s Wood Rd, Ipswich IP3 0SP
Whitton Sports Centre
Whitton Church Lane, Ipswich IP1 6LW
Northgate Sports Centre
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich IP4 3DJ
Ransomes Sports Pavilion
Sidegate Ave, Ipswich IP4 4JJ
Get in touch
Whether you have an enquiry about a particular venue or just want to find out what options are available, we’d love to hear from you.
Use our contact form and get in touch.