Where is The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives located?

The Hold is at 131 Fore St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LN.

What are the opening hours at The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives?

The Hold is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Sundays.

Is there parking available at The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives?

Yes, parking is available at The Hold.

Is The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives wheelchair accessible?

Yes, The Hold is wheelchair accessible.

How can I contact or find out more about The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives?

You can call The Hold on 01473 296666, or visit the website for information about collections, events, and venue hire.

Suffolk · Galleries

The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives

The Hold is home to Suffolk Archives, a gallery and archive centre in Ipswich, Suffolk, holding 900 years of the county's history.

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The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives

Located on Fore Street in Ipswich, The Hold houses Suffolk Archives alongside exhibition spaces, a café, and a gift shop. The collections span 900 years of Suffolk's documented past, and the venue runs a regular programme of exhibitions and events; current shows include a display on the Moon running to September. The café is open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm and Saturdays 9.30am to 3.30pm, with the shop open Monday to Saturday.

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Opening hours

Closed

Monday10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 17:00

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

SundayClosed

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26 Jun – 19 Sept

Galleries

The Moon - Meet our Nearest Neighbour

The Hold - Home of Suffolk Archives26 Jun – 19 Sept· 10am–4:30pmIpswich

The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour is a touring exhibition by Bespoke Scientific that has landed at The Hold, Suffolk's purpose-built archive centre on Ipswich's Waterfront, for the whole of summer 2026. It is free to enter and warmly suited to families, curious minds, and space enthusiasts…

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