A new café has opened in Ipswich Town Hall on the Cornhill, offering freshly made paninis, coffees and cakes.

St Elizabeth Hospice has opened Moments Coffee Shop in the town centre, which is the third coffee shop the charity has opened.

Following the success of their two previous stores in Stowmarket and Heath Road in Ipswich, the charity thought it was a "dream come true" when the space opened in the town hall.

Ipswich Star: Moments opened inside the town hall on the Cornhill. Credit: Tom CannMoments opened inside the town hall on the Cornhill. Credit: Tom Cann (Image: Tom Cann)

Judi Newman, CEO of St Elizabeth Hospice, said: "We are really proud to be opening this today.

"It's a wonderful way for people to support the hospice, which means so much to them as a community.

"We also care so much about Ipswich as a town.

Ipswich Star: The coffee shop. Credit: Tom CannThe coffee shop. Credit: Tom Cann (Image: Tom Cann)

"We love running our art trails here and feel passionate about the town centre.

"This is a demonstration of the affection and support that we have for this community.

"When this opportunity came about, we just thought it was a dream come true, because it's such a stunning building.

"It's a really magical opportunity, it was just too good to turn down."

Ipswich Star: The inside is decorated with plates, as well as books for customers to read. Credit: Tom CannThe inside is decorated with plates, as well as books for customers to read. Credit: Tom Cann (Image: Tom Cann)

Ipswich Star: The inside is decorated with plates, as well as books for customers to read. Credit: Tom CannThe inside is decorated with plates, as well as books for customers to read. Credit: Tom Cann (Image: Tom Cann)

This project took around a year to come to fruition and is now set up to serve customers who also want to donate to the charity.

Mrs Newman continued: "Last year, we supported 4,000 patients, and every bit of fundraising that we do has an enormous impact on our ability to support people."

Sophie Alexander-Parker, CEO of Ipswich Central, said: "It's brilliant to see Moments open.

Ipswich Star: There are cakes, pastries, bakes and paninis on offer. Credit: Tom CannThere are cakes, pastries, bakes and paninis on offer. Credit: Tom Cann (Image: Tom Cann)

"From a personal point of view, having lost my mum last year to cancer, the hospice has played a key role in helping us all as a family and is continuing to do so.

"This is a great place for people to gather and is a welcome addition to the town centre."

Ipswich Star: The coffee shop has opened inside the town hall. Credit: Tom CannThe coffee shop has opened inside the town hall. Credit: Tom Cann (Image: Tom Cann)