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Ipswich

The county town of Ipswich is in Suffolk, England, and claims to be the oldest continually inhabited town in the country. It is on the Intercity line between London and Norwich.

The highlight today is the developed waterfront which has a marina and is home to hotels, bars and places to eat as well as he campus of the University of Suffolk.

The town also has a rich history and interesting architecture, not least the Ancient House, St Mary-le-Tower Church, Christchurch Mansion and on Silent Street. Why not take a tour of Ipswich Town Football Club.

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1920 900 Cotmans Storm on a Yarmouth beach

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1920 900 Cotmans Storm on a Yarmouth beach
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003 anglia indoor karting
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Anglia Indoor Karting

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001 jimmys farm wildlife park
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Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park

Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park is an award winning wildlife park, rare breeds farm, restaurant and…

001 fullers mill gardens

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001 fullers mill gardens
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Fullers Mill Garden

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Banham Zoo

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001 banham zoo banham norfolk
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Banham Zoo

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Featured Events in Ipswich

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Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026

Murder Mystery Night

Ufford park murder mystery night
Food & Drink

Murder Mystery Night

Date: 24th Oct - 24th Oct 2026

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Date: 12th Jul - 12th Jul 2026

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Breakfast in the Barn: Jazz July

Date: 12th Jul - 12th Jul 2026

Jimmys wellness weekend

Date: 13th Jun - 14th Jun 2026

Escape the ordinary and embrace the wild with a wellness experience like no other. Set within the…

Jimmys wellness weekend
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Jimmy’s Wild Wellness Weekend

Date: 13th Jun - 14th Jun 2026

Christmas family table gathering

Date: 13th Dec - 13th Dec 2026

Lunch with Santa

Christmas family table gathering
Christmas

Lunch with Santa

Date: 13th Dec - 13th Dec 2026

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Cycle Breaks

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001 Cycle Breaks
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Cycle Breaks

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001 salthouse harbour hotel

4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina

001 salthouse harbour hotel
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Salthouse Harbour Hotel

4 Star boutique hotel based on the Ipswich Marina

003 anglia indoor karting

If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing…

003 anglia indoor karting
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Anglia Indoor Karting

If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing…

001 fullers mill gardens

An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…

001 fullers mill gardens
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Fullers Mill Garden

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