What to do and see in Ipswich, England: The Best Things to do

March 28, 2022 Timmy Ribble

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.
Restaurants in Ipswich

1. New Wolsey Theatre

Civic Drive, Ipswich IP1 2AS England +44 1473 295900 [email protected] http://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 819 reviews

New Wolsey Theatre

The New Wolsey Theatre official Trip Advisor page. A 400 seat venue in the heart of the county town of Suffolk. Come and visit us soon!We're more than happy for you to use this page to feedback about productions you've seen here but please also take the time to let us know about your overall experience. We can only improve with your honest and balanced opinions.

Reviewed By ingridwhight - Ipswich, United Kingdom

Excellent it is such a great night out. If you have never seen the it is a must. Very entertaining ,funny and the cast are very friendly.The theatre is also very welcoming nothing is to much trouble for the staff there. Fantastic night all round

2. Christchurch Park

Fonnereau Road, Ipswich IP4 2BX England +44 1473 252435 http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/christchurch-park
Excellent
67%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 843 reviews

Christchurch Park

Reviewed By RodF143 - Ipswich, United Kingdom

This park is certainly a Jewell, it is a wonderful open space in the centre of Ipswich. The arboretum is well tended and full of lovely shrubs, flowers and magnificent trees; squirrels that are quite tame are in abundance and a variety of birdlife; the outside tennis courts that are nestled in the trees are well utilised. The large ponds with their many species is of wildfowl and if you are lucky you may see one of the many turtles or terrapins that frequent the wilderness pond, that's if the commorant sitting high up in the tree at the edge hasn't picked them off. To cap it all, the highlight of the park, that is the Christchurch Mansion, free to all to roam and see it's many displays of art and artifacts, and indeed I was very fortunate to see Rodin's sculpture "The Kiss" on the day I visited. The park was bustling with people of all ages and backgrounds. What a joy.

3. 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/
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
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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

4. Ipswich Museum

High Street, Ipswich IP1 3QH England +44 1473 433551 [email protected] http://www.cimuseums.org.uk/Ipswich-Museum
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Ipswich Museum

Reviewed By sarahbarrett2018 - Ipswich, United Kingdom

Step back in time and look with wonder through Victorian Eyes. a purpose built museum from the mid Victorian era with stuffed animals, egyptian mummys, and fossils from far and wide. Lots of workshops for families and young children. Close to Christchrch Park with Christchurch Mansion.

5. Ipswich Transport Museum

Cobham Road Old Trolleybus Depot, Ipswich IP3 9JD England +44 1473 715666 [email protected] http://www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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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.

6. Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm

Baylham House Farm Mill Lane Baylham, Ipswich IP6 8LG England +44 1473 830264 [email protected] http://www.baylham-house-farm.co.uk/
Excellent
69%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 238 reviews

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm

Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm is in the middle of the beautiful county of Suffolk in Eastern England and is a small livestock farm breeding farm animals that were once common but are now very rare. It's a great time to bring your whole family to the farm to meet the pigs, feed the goats and let the kids loose in the play area whilst you settle into the calm surroundings with a piece of homemade cake or a cream tea.

Reviewed By brilliantJersey

Me and my 5 year old son recently visited the Farm. My son loves it here so many lovely animals and such a lovely well looked after Farm. It always looks so lovely and clean especially since its reopened the safety measures in place are brilliant and we felt very safe. Its lovely walking round the footpaths around the field seeing all the animals and there's a lovely picnic area to have lunch in as well. Great value for money and a free bag of animal food as well! Great day out! We will be back!

7. Holywells Park

Cliff Lane, Ipswich England https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/content/about-holywells-park-0
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 327 reviews

Holywells Park

Reviewed By Ch6487 - Melton, United Kingdom

I really like this park, it keeps going on. It’s got a great play area though I’m a little big for that. A cafe which has a good selection of drinks and cakes.

8. Hollow Trees Farm Shop

Semer, Ipswich IP7 6HX England +44 1449 741247 [email protected] http://www.hollowtrees.co.uk/
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
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Poor
2%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 435 reviews

Hollow Trees Farm Shop

Fresh is best, and you can buy everything we produce at Hollow Trees in our fantastic Farm Shop. Have an adventure on the Hollow Trees Farm Trail where there are surprises around every corner! From the field to our kitchens, enjoy your breakfast, lunch and tea the Hollow Trees way. We spend years carefully nurturing our plants so that they look their best for your garden.

Reviewed By OneMoreBlueberry

Well thought out farm trail with Covid prevention very much in mind. Book online in advance to get a time slot. Plenty of animals for young children to see and feed (animal feed 50p per small bag). Plus wooden play areas, an old tractor to climb on and picnic area. Also great Farm Shop and food takeaway. Well worth a visit.

9. Ipswich Waterfront

The Enterprise Centre 44 Felaw Maltings, Ipswich IP4 1QJ England http://www.ipswichmaritimetrust.org.uk
Excellent
43%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 710 reviews

Ipswich Waterfront

Reviewed By cherie253 - London, United Kingdom

What a beautiful place to visit, there are loads of lovely places to eat and drink while looking at the pretty boats in the harbour, Just walking along enjoying the ambience is calming

10. Regent Theatre

3 St. Helens Street, Ipswich IP4 1HE England +44 1473 433100 http://www.ipswichregent.com
Excellent
45%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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Poor
4%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 294 reviews

Regent Theatre

Reviewed By williamcD5065HM - Rendlesham, United Kingdom

The Regent theatre is not just an incredible place to see a performance, but a amazing place to feel like the staff and workers actually care about each performance being the best show yet! Every year the stage is taken over by an amazing group of actors, Singers and Dancers to grace the stage and I really feel there is sometimes for everybody! The theatre has amazing faculty's with a bar located in the circle lounge and plenty of toilets, Plus the seats are great. Furthermore if your an artist or touring production the technical facility's are amazing to.

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