OH, I'm SO sorry I didn't see this in time to be of any help :(
Ipswich is actually quite a pleasant town to wander around but probably not in the pouring rain. If you're ever this way again, make sure that you visit Christchurch Mansion though:
https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/christchurch-mansion/
I could also have pointed you towards some very good bars. I was in two of them myself earlier tonight!
Sorry again but expecting me to see a post at 0923 (when I rarely go to bed before 0300 and often don't get there until after 0600) is always going to be a bit of a long shot!