Museums & galleries

The Hold

The Hold is a Suffolk County Council service located on Ipswich's Waterfront, home to the Suffolk Archives and the John Blatchly Local Studies Library, as well as an exhibition gallery, gift shop, café, and teaching spaces shared by the University of Suffolk. The Hold is situated on Fore Street, Ipswich, and is accessible by car, with a small visitor car park available, or by public transport, including buses and trains. The Hold encourages sustainable travel and offers a range of facilities, including a café and exhibition spaces.