All aboard for a wholly interactive authentic heritage and cultural experience located at Australia’s oldest railway workshops still in operation.

Welcome to the Nicholas Street Precinct - a destination with possibilities and opportunities. This new heart of Ipswich is an eclectic marketplace that brings the community together through culture, arts, events, restaurants and retail. With an exciting mix of cafes, and restaurants serving traditional Australian, Japanese, Mexican, Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, this is Ipswich's new dining destination, delighting visitors with flavours from across the globe. Think small plates, tapas, cocktails and wine tasting at The Rusty Nail, get your curry fix from Indian Mehfil, and try some of Janet’s handcrafted pork and chive dumplings from That Dumpling Place that will instantly transport you to streets of Shanghai. While you're here, drop into Sofia Nails and Spa, and Austhetica Oasis’ beauty and wellness suites, and be pampered. With HOYTS and The Commonwealth Hotel by Aushotels opening in 2024, Nicholas Street Precinct will soon become an entertainment hub for locals and tourists!

Ipswich Antique Centre is located in the beautifully restored 1895 Heritage listed Congregational Sunday School Hall at 86 East Street in the Hospital precinct.At the time of its construction, it was the largest building of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.Being fully air-conditioned and having a large car park,it is a delight to visit and browse and buy from the 20 dealers who display their wares, all of which are for sale. Being the largest Antique Centre in Regional Queensland,there is a large and varied range of antiques, collectables, bric a brac, jewellery, vintage clothing etc. Only 30 minutes from Brisbane, and easily accessible to western and southern destinations.The motto of Ipswich Antique Centre is 'City Antiques at Country Prices'.

If you’re interested in local history and traditional craftsmanship then put a visit to Cooneana Heritage Centre on your itinerary. This is the original site of historic Cooneana Homestead showing vertical slab architecture uniquely raised on stumps. Home to the Ipswich Historical Society, Spinners Weavers Fibre Artisans of Ipswich, Ipswich Genealogical Society, Historical Motorcycle Club of Queensland Ipswich Area and Queensland Metal Artisans Collective, Cooneana Heritage Centre houses historical photographs and artefacts and mining displays that reflect the rich and diverse history of Ipswich. Open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10.00am to 2.00pm and on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from March to November, with the fourth Sunday often having an interesting historical presentation. Upcoming events are available on our interesting website: www.ipswichhistoricalsociety.com/events.

The Handmade Expo has just been voted as Australias best Handmade market. with up to and sometimes over 100 stalls of excellence in making/baking and growing. Award winning Saturday Shopping at it's best. The Swanbank Steam Train runs in conjunction with the market. A great family day out for everyone who loves shopping/handmade and steam trains. 3rd Saturday of each month (excluding Jan)