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Ipswich: Renovated St Stephen's Church to reopen as music venue

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2023-06-09 05:12:49  • 2 mins

At a glance

  • St Stephen's Church, on Arras Square in Ipswich, has been transformed into a new music venue and community space
  • The deconsecrated medieval church can host up to 225 people following the renovations
  • It is one of five venues that will host the music festival Brighten the Corners on Friday and Saturday

by Miriam Earp

BBC News, Suffolk

  • Published Just now

A deconsecrated medieval church in the centre of Ipswich has been transformed into a new music venue.

Work on St Stephen's Church, owned by Ipswich Borough Council, started in December.

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