Things to Do in Ipswich
Ipswich is one of England's oldest towns, with a Tudor mansion, a working waterfront and the Suffolk coast close by. Here is how to spend a day.
Christchurch Mansion and Park
Christchurch Mansion, a Tudor house in Christchurch Park, holds period rooms and a collection of paintings that includes works by Constable and Gainsborough. The park around it is the town's largest and a calm place to walk.
Christchurch Mansion, a Tudor house in Christchurch Park, holds period rooms and a collection of paintings that includes works by Constable and Gainsborough.
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The Ancient House
The Ancient House, in the Buttermarket, is famous for its elaborate seventeenth century plasterwork on the outside walls. It is a short stop, but one of the most striking buildings in the town.
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The Waterfront
The Waterfront, around the old Wet Dock, has been turned into a marina with restaurants, apartments and the university. A walk round the dock makes a pleasant hour.
The Waterfront, around the old Wet Dock, has been turned into a marina with restaurants, apartments and the university.
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The Orwell estuary
The River Orwell widens below the town into a broad estuary, crossed by the high Orwell Bridge. Pin Mill, on the south bank, is a quiet spot by the water a short drive away.
The River Orwell widens below the town into a broad estuary, crossed by the high Orwell Bridge.
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Sutton Hoo and the coast
Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, is the site of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial, with exhibitions and walks across the burial ground. Felixstowe, on the coast, has a long seafront promenade.
Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge, is the site of the famous Anglo-Saxon ship burial, with exhibitions and walks across the burial ground.
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Planning an Ipswich day
Start at Christchurch Mansion and the park, walk down through the centre past the Ancient House to the Waterfront, and save Sutton Hoo or the coast for an afternoon with a car. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Start at Christchurch Mansion and the park, walk down through the centre past the Ancient House to the Waterfront, and save Sutton Hoo or the coast for an afternoon with a car.
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Places worth knowing in Ipswich
- Christchurch MansionA Tudor house with Constable and Gainsborough paintings
- The Ancient HouseSeventeenth century plasterwork in the Buttermarket
- The WaterfrontThe marina on the old Wet Dock
- Orwell BridgeThe high bridge over the estuary
- Sutton HooThe Anglo-Saxon ship burial near Woodbridge
- FelixstoweA seafront a short drive away
Frequently asked questions
Opening days vary through the year, so check before you go. The park around it is open every day.
It is a short drive north east, just outside Woodbridge on the far bank of the River Deben.
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