Final party for Unit 17 promises to 'live on' in memories

Queues of people wanting to get in to the last event at Unit 17 (Image: Unit 17)

Plenty of party-goers were out on Sunday April 17 to say goodbye to the club that has been a key player in Ipswich's nightlife scene since 1999.

The club promised it would go out with a bang ahead of the final chapter (Image: Unit 17)

Friends took the opportunity for one last night out at the popular Ipswich venue (Image: Unit 17)

And the team took to social media after the last strobe light had been switched off, writing: "What an incredible weekend it was.

The staff team took to social media after the event to thank all the guests (Image: Unit 17)

The Cardinal Park club has closed after more than two decades in Ipswich (Image: Unit 17)

"We went out with a hell of a bang!

Owners REKOM UK said Unit 17 was closing due to circumstances beyond their control (Image: Unit 17)

"Unit 17 may not be open but it will live on forever in our hearts and memories."

Enjoying the final club night at Unit 17 (Image: Unit 17)

Groups of party-goers posed for pictures at the big event (Image: Unit 17)

The Cardinal Park club confirmed at the beginning of the month that Easter weekend would be its last, with owners REKOM UK citing "circumstances beyond our control".

There was sadness on social media about the closure - but those in attendance at the last party were determined to have a good night (Image: Unit 17)

The nightclub announced it was closing for good at the beginning of the month (Image: Unit 17)

In an official statement, they thanked the staff and "hundreds and thousands of guests" through the years.

The dance floors were packed for the final chapter in the club's history (Image: Unit 17)