Top 5 Specialty Museums in Ipswich, England

April 20, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Ipswich (/ˈɪpswɪtʃ/ ( listen)) is the county town of Suffolk, England, located on the estuary of the River Orwell, about 60 miles (97 km) north east of London. The town has been continuously occupied since the Saxon period, and its port has been one of England's most important for the whole of its history.
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1. Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum

Clifford Road, Ipswich IP4 1PJ England +44 1473 251605 [email protected] http://www.cliffordroadshelter.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter Museum

Former Air raid Shelter from World War 2 converted into a museum.

Reviewed By 1972march - Ipswich, United Kingdom

I accidentally stumbled across this on Google Maps, otherwise, I'd never have found this priceless gem! I had no idea there was an air raid shelter in Ipswich that was open to the public - it was only re-opened in 1989 apparently, and has been converted into a museum containing many artefacts from WW2. Run by volunteers, some in period costume, this wonderful place is well worth a visit. Opening times are limited and it's best to check their website. Perfect for all ages, and don't forget to check out the train!!

2. Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion Soane Street Seasonal opening times, see website for details, Ipswich IP4 2BE England +44 1473 433554 http://www.ipswich-waterfront.co.uk/place/christchurch-mansion/
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4.5 based on 475 reviews

Christchurch Mansion

Reviewed By 228izabellaj

Gorgeous museum, beautiful coffe shop, ice cream available, free entry in the museum, friendly staff

3. Ipswich Transport Museum

Cobham Road Old Trolleybus Depot, Ipswich IP3 9JD England +44 1473 715666 [email protected] http://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 220 reviews

Ipswich Transport Museum

Reviewed By captainnedludd - Norwich, United Kingdom

Superb museum in a massive hangar. Buses, trams, motorbikes, a model railway (watch out for the quirky cartoon characters who change all the time) - friendly staff, buses you can get on, and a nice little tea shop. Really fascinating. They do sometimes have a number of buses etc working - very well worth the effort to find out and go on one of those days.

4. HMS Ganges Museum

Shotley Marina, Shotley, Ipswich IP9 1QJ England +44 1787 228417 http://www.hmsgangesmuseum.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

HMS Ganges Museum

Reviewed By sarahbarrett2018 - Ipswich, United Kingdom

My Dad was conscripted to the navy during WW2 and did his basic training here. a lovely nostalgic museum about real people with real lives.

5. Museum of Knots and Sailors’ Ropework

501 Wherstead Road Des Pawson MBE, Ipswich IP2 8LL England +44 1473 690090 [email protected] http://despawson.com/the-museum/

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