Ipswich Waterfront

Destination - Ipswich

Historic county town of Suffolk.
Vibrant, stunning waterfront and marina with accommodation, restaurants and bars. Boat trips available.
Take a tour of Ipswich Town Football Club stadium.
Take a tour of the marina and estuary with Orwell Lady River Trips.
Nearby is Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, recently voted the best attraction in England in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
The UK’s only Food Museum is a short journey away in Stowmarket.
Close to Ipswich are delightful riverside Woodbridge with Tide Mill and National Trust Sutton Hoo, ship burial site of East Anglian King Raedwald, and subject of the movie The Dig, starring Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan.
Perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk Coast and Constable Country.
There is a good range of top quality accommodation in the town and nearby countryside, including Salthouse Harbour Hotel on Ipswich waterfront, Helmingham Hall and Gardens, Hintlesham Hall, Ufford Park and Milsoms Kesgrave Hall.

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All your questions about The Heart of Suffolk answered, plus advice on how to plan your trip and things to do.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ipswich in England?

Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk in the East of England. It is on the Orwell Estuary close to the Suffolk coast.

How do I get to Ipswich?

Ipswich is on the Inter City line between London Liverpool Street and Norwich. It has connections to the Midlands via Cambridge.

Ipswich is on the A14 from the Midlands and connects with the M11 from London via the A11. It is also easy to get on the A12 from London.

Why do people visit Ipswich?

People visit Ipswich for the vibrant waterfront and historical town centre.

Take a tour of Premier League Ipswich Town Football Club.

What is Ipswich famous for?

Ipswich is famous for being one of the oldest continuously habitable towns in the country, stretching back to Anglo Saxon times.

The town features historic buildings like the Ancient House, known for its fine pargeting, and Christchurch Mansion, which houses art collections including works by John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough.

Where can I stay in Ipswich?

Stay on the waterfront at the Salthouse Harbour Hotel. Outside the town there’s Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, Ufford Park, Hintlesham Hall, or the unique Freston Tower.

What’s there to do outside Ipswich?

Visit Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park where you can meet polar bears and Arctic wolves.

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