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Ipswich is the second-largest population centre in East Anglia, Norwich being the largest. It is 67 miles (108 km) northeast of London. In 2011 it had a population of 144,957. The Ipswich built-up area is the fourth-largest in the East of England region and the 42nd-largest in England and Wales. [6]
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Discover Ipswich, the county-town of Suffolk, with its historic waterfront, vibrant arts and culture, and cosy pubs and restaurants. Find out how to plan your stay, explore the attractions, and enjoy the festivals and events in this historic town.
5 days ago · Ipswich, North Sea port town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Suffolk, England. Located at the head of the Orwell estuary, in the southeastern part of the county, Ipswich is the county town (seat) and administrative centre of Suffolk.
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- EXPLORE IPSWICH ON FOOT.
- SAIL DOWN THE RIVER ORWELL AND SAVOUR THE VIEWS.
- EXPLORE THE ARTWORKS AT CHRISTCHURCH MANSION.
- TAKE A STROLL IN ONE OF THE TOWN’S GLORIOUS PARKS. Ipswich has some lovely parks both within the town itself and on the outskirts. They are sanctuaries for wildlife and perfect for taking a stroll along their miles of footpaths and around their pretty lakes.
- Christchurch Park. The stunning Christchurch Park opened just north of the town centre in 1895 and has 70 acres of landscaped lawns alongside two arboretums planted with exotic trees.
- Christchurch Mansion. The rich London merchant Edmund Withypoll tore down the Priory of the Holy Trinity and built himself this grand house in the late 1540s.
- Ipswich Museum. In a gabled brick building on the High Street, dating to 1881, the Ipswich Museum charts Ipswich and Suffolk’s heritage and natural history.
- Ipswich Waterfront. This kink in the River Orwell has been a place of trade since the 700s at the latest. The expansive wet dock opened in 1842, and at that time was the largest enclosed dock in the country.
Ipswich is the county-town of Suffolk and one of the oldest English towns, with over 1,500 years of heritage, culture, and maritime history. Discover its attractions, such as the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich Art Gallery, Christchurch Mansion, and the Constable and Gainsborough paintings at Ipswich Museum.
1 Ipswich Town FC, Portman Rd IP1 2DA, ☏ +44 1473 400500. Ipswich Town were promoted in 2023 so they now play soccer in the Championship, England's second tier. Their home stadium Portman Road (capacity 30,000) is just west of city centre.
