Friday, June 24, 2022
Eastlife
  • Home
  • Counties
    • Beds
    • Cambridgeshire
    • Essex
    • Herts
    • Norfolk
    • Suffolk
  • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Advertise with us
    • Print advertising
    • Website advertising
  • What’s on
  • East of England Guide
  • Awards
No Result
View All Result
Eastlife
  • Home
  • Counties
    • Beds
    • Cambridgeshire
    • Essex
    • Herts
    • Norfolk
    • Suffolk
  • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Advertise with us
    • Print advertising
    • Website advertising
  • What’s on
  • East of England Guide
  • Awards
No Result
View All Result
Eastlife
No Result
View All Result

10 Things To Do in Ipswich

Katy Lagden by Katy Lagden
April 17, 2020
in Suffolk, Travel
0 0
0
Home All Counties Suffolk

Plan a day trip to Ipswich in Suffolk. Shopping, waterfront restaurants and culture – there’s plenty to see and do. 

 From a blissful afternoon walk in one of the town’s parks, exploring history inside the museums, looking around the stores, or a beautiful evening stroll along the stunning waterfront — there is plenty to see and do in Ipswich.

Visit the beautiful parks of Ipswich

Ipswich is home to a wonderful selection of beautiful parks across the town; Christchurch, Holywells, Chantry and Landseer parks, just to name a few. A must visit has got to be Christchurch Park which has a fascinating history dating back to the 12th century, yet it officially opened back in April 1895. It is full of fantastic greenery, woodlands and wildlife.

Stop by Christchurch Mansion

It wouldn’t be a visit to Ipswich without seeing the beautiful Tudor Christchurch Mansion, which is situated just inside the grounds of Christchurch Park. Wander the period rooms and gaze at the art collections.

New Wolsey Theatre

Take yourself down to New Wolsey Theatre and treat yourself and your family to a wonderful production. From comedy, drama, family and even thriller, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Lunch at Jacey’s Coffee House

Jacey’s Coffee House is a lovely independent cafe located near the Buttermarket Shopping Centre. There is a superb choice of breakfasts, lunches and main meals. Tuck into a tasty jacket potato, big salad, cooked breakfasts and more, or enjoy an afternoon tea with a selection of homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches. There is a great choice of vegetarian and vegan options too, as well as options for gluten free!

Go shopping in the town

Wander through the high street and down the medieval cobbled side-streets and you will be able to find a wide selection of stores. Ipswich is home to High Street retailers and independent boutiques and businesses. There are two shopping centres filled with stores to explore; Buttermarket and Sailmakers. Now shop ‘til you drop!

Visit the Ipswich Museum

Take yourself on a journey through history and Ipswich’s past at the Ipswich Museum, packed full of thousands years of history to discover from the Iron Age to the Romans and Saxons. It is home to the famous Wool-I-Am, (the Woolly Mammoth) and Rosie the Rhino, as well as other interesting things to see and explore for the first time. This museum is fascinating and unique — and completely free too!

Discover Ipswich’s art

Once you are finished at the Museum, you could even pop next door to the Ipswich Art Gallery, which hosts lots of exhibitions and workshops all year round. The gallery focuses on modern and contemporary art and showcases work from many local artists.

Visit Jimmy’s Farm

Pop along to Jimmy’s Farm for a fun packed visit, situated in the beautiful countryside, just a few miles from Ipswich (ideal if you have a car). The farm and wildlife park can be enjoyed by families, children and well… everyone. Catch a fish with Dolly, explore Jimmy’s Butterfly House, browse the stores or visit the flower and vegetable gardens. There is always something fun going on down at Jimmy’s Farm, lots of exciting events for you to enjoy, so don’t forget to take a look what’s on before your visit.

Take a stroll along Ipswich Waterfront

On a beautiful evening, there is no where better than to spend it strolling along the Waterfront, enjoying the sights of the boats. There are plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants to enjoy such as The Waterfront Bar Bistro, Isaacs and The Salthouse Eaterie. Pick you seat by the water’s edge, sip a refreshing drink and watch the world go by.

Extend your visit

Salthouse Harbour Hotel is worth a visit if you are down by the waterfront — a contemporary boutique hotel with an award-winning selection of food and drink, popular wine nights and beautiful views. The contemporary rooms, offering great views and some with free-standing baths, are the perfect place to rest and wake up refreshed.

 

Tags: merge
ShareTweetShare
Katy Lagden

Katy Lagden

Katy Lagden is a freelance writer based in the UK. She writes for various online and print publications, covering culture, entertainment, literature, books, travel, wellness, lifestyle and women’s issues. Katy is currently a contributing writer for EastLife.

Next Post

Review: Afternoon Tea at Hotel Du Vin, Cambridge

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Plugin Install : Widget Tab Post needs JNews - View Counter to be installed
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Top tips for garden lighting

Dog-friendly Attractions in Norfolk

February 16, 2021
A Rural Roadtrip in Essex

10 of the Best Essex Villages to Visit

March 11, 2021
Christmas Markets in Cambridgeshire

Christmas Markets in Cambridgeshire

November 30, 2021
A walk around Saffron Walden and Audley End Park

A walk around Saffron Walden and Audley End Park

April 12, 2021

The best ghost tours in East Anglia

4
A Guide to Punting in Cambridge

A Guide to Punting in Cambridge

4

Beach Huts just got Cool

3
A walk around Saffron Walden and Audley End Park

A walk around Saffron Walden and Audley End Park

3
Image of replacement knee cap

Conformis Personalised Knee Replacement

June 24, 2022
Summer’s Must-Read Thriller

Summer’s Must-Read Thriller

June 13, 2022
Charity golf event takes place at top Suffolk Golf Course

Charity golf event takes place at top Suffolk Golf Course

June 10, 2022
The best podcasts worth listening to right now

The best podcasts worth listening to right now

June 10, 2022
Eastlife

East of England’s essential guide for what’s on around the region! Allowing you to make the most of where you live.
Read more

Categories

  • All Counties
  • All Sections
  • Around the Region
  • Arts
  • Beds
  • Beds, Bucks & Herts
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Competitions
  • Consumer
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Education
  • Essex
  • Fashion
  • Featured news
  • Festivals
  • Food & Drink
  • Health
  • Herts
  • Lifestyle
  • Little East
  • Motoring
  • Norfolk
  • Other
  • Property
  • Publications
  • Seasonal
  • Suffolk
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Weddings

Tags

48 hrs books Cambridge Christmas classical music CPPF Dogs Easter family days out Farm shop Father Christmas Half Term Halloween homeview ice skating Jubilee keep Livelife Magazine Martin Lewis merge New Year platinum jubilee podcast Queen Elizabeth reading shopping summer festival Theatre Tour Guide win Wine winter walks

Recent News

Image of replacement knee cap

Conformis Personalised Knee Replacement

June 24, 2022
Summer’s Must-Read Thriller

Summer’s Must-Read Thriller

June 13, 2022

© 2020 Local Media Publishing - Site managed by Doug Dawson Creative.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Counties
    • Beds
    • Cambridgeshire
    • Essex
    • Herts
    • Norfolk
    • Suffolk
  • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Advertise with us
    • Print advertising
    • Website advertising
  • What’s on
  • East of England Guide
  • Awards

© 2020 Local Media Publishing - Site managed by Doug Dawson Creative.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In