The 52 Most Popular Things To Do In Ipswich, Suffolk
52. Pykenham’s Gatehouse
3.0 ★★★☆☆ (1 review)
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Location: Northgate Street Ipswich
Web Address: http://ipswichsociety.org.uk/heritage-icons/pykenhams-gatehouse/
51. Ipswich Blackfriars
3.0 ★★★☆☆ (1 review)
Location: Foundation Street Ipswich Foundation Street Ipswich
50. Buttermarket Shopping Centre
2.3 ★★☆☆☆ (3 reviews)
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49. Unitarian Meeting House
4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)
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Location: Friars Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-728498
Web Address: http://unitarianipswich.com/
48. Tattingstone Wonder
4.2 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)
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Location: Tattingstone Ipswich
47. Shrubland Hall
4.5 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)
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Location: Barham Ipswich
46. Loompit Lake
4.8 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)
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45. Clifford Road Air Raid Shelter
4.8 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)
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Location: Clifford Rd. Primary School 5 Clifford Rd Ipswich
Tel: 1473-251605
Web Address: https://cliffordroadschool.org.uk/air-raid-shelter-museum/
44. Nacton Picnic Site
4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)
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Location: Church Road Nacton Ipswich
43. Trimley Marshes
4.7 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)
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42. Broomhill Pool, Ipswich
3.0 ★★★☆☆ (21 reviews)
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Location: Sherrington Road Ipswich
Web Address: http://savebroomhillpool.org/
41. Major’s Corner Public Toilets
2.9 ★★★☆☆ (22 reviews)
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Location: Old Foundry Road Ipswich
40. River Gipping
4.4 ★★★★☆ (22 reviews)
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39. Hadleigh Railway Walk
4.6 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)
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Location: Hadleigh Railway Walk Ipswich
38. Orwell Country Park
4.6 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)
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Location: Gainsborough Ln Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433512
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/content/about-orwell-country-park
37. Suffolk Water Park
4.7 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)
36. Martlesham Heath Aviation Society
4.5 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)
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Location: Martlesham Heath Martlesham Ipswich
Web Address: http://mhas.org.uk/
35. Ipswich Art School Gallery
4.5 ★★★★★ (32 reviews)
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Location: 1 Upper High Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433681
Web Address: https://cimuseums.org.uk/visit/venues/ipswich-museum/
34. Martlesham Heath Control Tower
4.7 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)
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Location: Martlesham Heath Martlesham Ipswich
Web Address: http://mhas.org.uk/
33. Levington Lagoon
4.7 ★★★★★ (41 reviews)
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Location: Levington Ipswich
Web Address: https://suffolkwildlifetrust.org/levingtonlagoon
32. Suffolk Aviation Heritage Museum
4.7 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)
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Location: Foxhall Road Kesgrave Ipswich
Web Address: https://suffolkmuseums.org/museums/suffolk-aviation-heritage-museum/
31. St Mary-le-Tower
4.7 ★★★★★ (60 reviews)
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Location: Tower Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-225610
Web Address: http://stmaryletower.org/
30. Twisted Oaks Bike Park and Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ (62 reviews)
Location: Brightwell Road Ipswich
Tel: 7856-983198
Web Address: https://twistedoaks.simplybook.it/
29. RSPB Wolves Wood
4.3 ★★★★☆ (77 reviews)
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Location: A1071 Ipswich
Tel: 1206-391153
28. The Cornhill
4.2 ★★★★☆ (84 reviews)
Location: Ipswich
Tel: 1473-432000
27. Newbourne Springs
4.7 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)
Location: 48 The St Newbourne Woodbridge
Web Address: https://suffolkwildlifetrust.org/newbournesprings
26. Pipers Vale
4.5 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)
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Location: Gainsborough Ln Ipswich
Tel: 1473-432000
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/services/orwell-country-park
25. National Trust – Kyson Hill
4.5 ★★★★★ (93 reviews)
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Location: Broomheath Woodbridge
Web Address: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/kyson-hill
24. St Peter’s by the Waterfront
4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)
Location: College Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-225269
Web Address: http://stpetersbythewaterfront.com/
23. Alexandra Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ (140 reviews)
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Location: Ipswich
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/content/park-locations-and-opening-times
22. Needham Lake
4.6 ★★★★★ (157 reviews)
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21. Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
4.6 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)
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Location: Baylham Ipswich
Tel: 1473-830264
Web Address: http://baylham-house-farm.co.uk/
20. Suffolk Ski Centre
4.4 ★★★★☆ (254 reviews)
Location: Bourne Hill Wherstead Ipswich
Tel: 1473-602347
Web Address: http://suffolkskicentre.co.uk/
19. Alton Water
4.7 ★★★★★ (265 reviews)
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18. Landseer Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ (365 reviews)
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Location: Landseer Road Ipswich
Web Address: https://friendsoflandseerpark.yolasite.com/
17. Superbowl UK
3.9 ★★★★☆ (398 reviews)
Location: Buttermarket Centre Street Streetephens Ln Ipswich
Tel: 1473-552963
Web Address: http://superbowluk.co.uk/ipswich
16. Alton Water Sports Centre
4.5 ★★★★★ (437 reviews)
Location: Holbrook Road Streetutton Ipswich
Tel: 1473-328408
Web Address: https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/alton-water
15. Anglia Indoor Karting
4.4 ★★★★☆ (482 reviews)
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Location: 12 Farthing Road Ipswich
Tel: 1473-240087
Web Address: http://angliakarting.com/
14. Play2Day, Ipswich
4.2 ★★★★☆ (493 reviews)
Location: 11 Gloster Road Martlesham Heath Martlesham Ipswich
Tel: 1473-611333
Web Address: http://play2day.biz/
13. Tenpin Ipswich
4.1 ★★★★☆ (578 reviews)
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Location: Gloster Road Martlesham Heath Martlesham Ipswich
Tel: 871-222-3675
Web Address: https://tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/ipswich/
12. Crown Pools
4.0 ★★★★☆ (665 reviews)
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Location: Crown Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433655
Web Address: http://ipswichfit.co.uk/crown-pools/
11. Bourne Park
4.5 ★★★★★ (809 reviews)
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Location: Ipswich
Tel: 1473-432000
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/content/park-locations-and-opening-times
10. Needham Lake Play Area And Walks
4.6 ★★★★★ (1,676 reviews)
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Location: 4 Coddenham Road Needham Market Ipswich
Web Address: https://m.facebook.com/needhamlake/
9. Sutton Hoo
4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,583 reviews)
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Location: Tranmer House Woodbridge
Tel: 1394-389700
Web Address: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/sutton-hoo
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8. Ipswich Transport Museum
4.7 ★★★★★ (401 reviews)
Location: Old Trolleybus Depot Cobham Road Ipswich
Tel: 1473-715666
Web Address: http://ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk/
7. Christchurch Mansion
4.7 ★★★★★ (616 reviews)
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Location: Soane Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433554
Web Address: https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/christchurch-mansion/
6. Ipswich Museum
4.6 ★★★★★ (1,013 reviews)
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Location: High Street Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433551
Web Address: https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/ipswich-museum/
5. Chantry Park
4.5 ★★★★★ (1,139 reviews)
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Location: Hadleigh Road Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433512
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/content/chantry-park
4. Holywells Park
4.6 ★★★★★ (1,616 reviews)
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Location: Cliff Lane Ipswich
Tel: 1473-432000
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/content/about-holywells-park-0
3. Ipswich Waterfront
4.5 ★★★★★ (2,359 reviews)
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Location: Neptune Quay Ipswich
Tel: 1473-226082
2. Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,860 reviews)
Location: Pannington Hall Ln Wherstead Ipswich
Tel: 1473-604206
Web Address: https://jimmysfarm.com/
1. Christchurch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ (3,085 reviews)
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Location: 33 Bolton Ln Ipswich
Tel: 1473-433512
Web Address: https://ipswich.gov.uk/parks
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ipswich, Suffolk! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
