As part of this year's Heritage Open Days, a range of historic buildings, landmarks and behind-the-scenes sites across Ipswich are opening their doors to visitors for free.
Better still, many can be explored without booking ahead, making it easy to discover the town's rich history, fascinating architecture and hidden stories at your own pace.
Here are some of the Heritage Open Day events in Ipswich where you can simply turn up and enjoy a day of local heritage.
1. Architectural Oddities
Where: Ipswich Unitarian Meeting House, Friars Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TD
When: September 17
The event is one of a series of talks by architect Stuart Edgar about special architectural features in Suffolk.
Following previous talks about crinkle crankle walls, he has expanded his focus on boot scrapers.
The talk will be held at 7pm and is expected to last an hour and a half.
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2. Bethesda Baptist Church
Where: Bethesda Baptist Church, 9 St. Margaret's Plain, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BB
When: September 12
The church was built by Mr Geo Kenny and made with Cornish granite columns ahead of its opening in 1913.
It can seat 800 people and has a gallery on three sides providing views of the interior.
Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide further information about the history of the church.
3. Curzon Lodge Cellar Tour
Where: 47 St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1TW
When: September 20
Explore the arched undercroft cellar that has niches, Roman bricks, flagstone flooring and ancient beams.
The cellar of the 14th-century building is usually closed to the public.
Tours will be taking place at 11am, 12pm and 1pm.
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4. Fore Street Pool
Where: Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1JZ
When: September 12 and September 13
Visitors can visit and look through old photos and pictures of the swimming pools from Ipswich's past.
Fore Street Pool opened in 1894 and saw more than 42,000 people use the facility in its first year.
On both days, it will be open between 10am and 3pm.
5. Gippeswyk Hall and The Avenue Theatre
Where: Gippeswyk Hall, Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9AF
When: September 19
Red Rose Chain is inviting people to attend an immersive theatrical experience showcasing the exciting moments of local history.
The theatre group was supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to find a new venue behind the Grade II listed Tudor building.
Guided tours will run regularly between 11am and 4pm.
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