Ipswich


Ipswich


England’s oldest continuously settled Anglo-Saxon town - with medieval streets and architectural gems - from the decorative plasterwork of the ‘Ancient House’ (c.1670), to Sir Norman Foster’s award-winning Willis Corroon building. Twelve medieval churches stand testimony to the importance of the town as it developed in the Middle Ages. Green open spaces allow plenty of places to walk, play and relax. Christchurch Park is home to a fine Tudor mansion, housing furniture, clocks, and the most important collection of work by artists John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough outside of London. The beautiful landscaped parkland is also the venue for many special events, such as a music day and spectacular fireworks display. At Orwell Country Park, enjoy stunning views over the river estuary, and the magnificent Orwell Bridge. Ipswich has a rich maritime heritage, its port founded in the 6/7th century. Visit the Victorian wet dock which is undergoing an exciting renaissance, with waterfront bars and restaurants, a marina, and cruises down the river on the Orwell Lady. Or why not ‘shop till you drop’ - in one of the region’s best retail centres, featuring big-name stores and more specialist shops. For night-time fun, try one of the numerous eating establishments, friendly pubs, visit the cinema, or take in a show at The Regent or New Wolsey Theatres. Source: Visit Britain

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Ipswich Attractions

Christchurch Mansion Museum, Ipswich Address: Christchurch Park, Soane Street, Ipswich, IP4 2BE Tel: +44 (0)1473 433554 Fax: +44 (0)1473 433564 A fine Tudor mansion built between 1548 and 1550 with later additions. A good collection of furniture, panelling, ceramics, clocks and paintings from the 16th-19thC. Suffolk Artists' gallery with a lively temporary exhibition programme in the Wolsey Art Gallery. Ipswich Transport Museum Museum, Ipswich Address: Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JD Tel: +44 (0)1473 715666 A collection of over 100 historic vehicles, housed in a former Ipswich Corporation trolleybus depot. The vehicles date from 1800 and all have been built or used in the area. Also features history and products of local engineering companies. Orwell River Cruises Limited Boat Trip, Great Blakenham Address: Waratah House, Addison Way, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0RL Tel: +44 (0)1473 836680 Fax: +44 (0)1473 836602 Ipswich Wetdock and locks, Ipswich port, River Orwell, Harwich Harbour, Port of Felixstowe, River Stour, Harwich Port viewed from river cruise boat Orwell Lady. MCA class 5, licensed to carry up to 118 passengers plus crew.

Ipswich Accommodation

Golden Lion Hotel 10, Cornhill, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1DB Tel: 01473 233211 16th Century Town Centre Hotel with a private car park, located in the middle of Ipswich Town Centre. Portman Hotel 8, Crescent Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2EX Tel: 01473 218869 Bentley Tower Hotel 172, Norwich Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2PY Tel: 01473 212142 The Gatehouse Hotel 799, Old Norwich Rd, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6LH Tel: 01473 741897 Carlton Hotel 41-43, Berners St, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3LT Tel: 01473 254955 Booking Line: 0845 45 66 399

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