It seems as the local councils are setting up Art Galleries everywhere. Okay, not everywhere (there isn't one in Preston, as far as I know) but they are starting to appear around some of the regional centres - such as in Ipswich. Okay, if you are looking for works by Picasso or Renoir then unfortunately you are going to be somewhat disappointed, but if you are happy to look at some local artwork then this is a decent place to spend half-an-hour or so (if, for some reason, you just happen to be up in Ipswich). It isn't all modern art either since they do have some paintings that date back to the founding of the town. Oh, they've also encouraged locals to put some of their collections on display, which includes a huge collection of belt buckles (if you happen to be into that sort of thing). read more