Location: Ipswich
Top Things to do in Ipswich
What to do and see in Ipswich, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Landseer Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Rushmere Duck Pond
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By matthewtpeck - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Very quiet walk of my nans dog to the pond. Only a few streets away, I normally visit the pond to relax and watch ducks, frogs, birds and fishes around the area. I walked my nans dog Ruby there today and she enjoyed it. Go here often.
3. Christchurch Park
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4.5 based on 843 reviews
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.
4. Chantry Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Large park with cricket ground
Reviewed By petermack2011 - Bungay, United Kingdom
All in all an amazing experience seeing Ed's, (second to last) Divide tour concert at Chantry Park. Whilst Ed's concert itself was absolutely fantastic the support from the Local band Salvador, the incredible Lewis Capaldi and Lowestoft's finest, The Darkness made this an incredible day out. The weather was superb too (until later when it came down a Stormzy). The organisation of the event was fantastc from the moment that we got off the train to getting to the park (and back). They have to be congratulated for doing so well. Suffolk did proud for one of its most famous sons. Multi talented people from the headliner to the people on the ground. Hope that he can now put his feet up for a few days before starting another 890 day tour entertaining nine million people. Such a talented, genuine person. I don't think Ipswich will see another 4 days with 40,000 people pouring in and out of the town again. So glad it all ended so well in his own county (oh, and The Darkness's home county too).
5. Holywells Park
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4.5 based on 327 reviews
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.
6. Wherstead Park
7. Bourne Park
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 1312maddy - Ipswich, United Kingdom
iv been going to this park all the tine since i was a baby, its not as good now its been redone but if you haven’t been to the park before you would like the new one more. busy on hot days but still good and in the summer the paddling pool is open and the ice cream truck is there. also if you walk up to the car park in bourne park there is another little park which is nice to go to if you bring a ball (basketball hoop) or if your kid likes climbing (monkey bars and climbing frame). great park good to go with for a picnic with your kids and your friends and their kids.
8. Orwell Country Park
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By foodfootballbeer - Ipswich, United Kingdom
A beautiful walk through countryside and along the coast with views of the bridge. Highly recommend wellies if you’re going down on to the beach! Check the tide time’s too.
9. Freston Wood
10. The Suffolk Show
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
The Suffolk Show is organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association and is part of their 186 year history. The Show is the largest pop-up event for families in the county, the Suffolk Show is a fantastic day out for big kids and little kids alike and, as under 15’s go free, it’s great value for money too. Enjoy a unique opportunity to get close to some of the 1000’s of animals, including sheep, cows, rabbits, goats and pedigree pigs as well as some incredible horses and ponies during one of the displays or competitions throughout the day.
Reviewed By shellyfarthing - London, United Kingdom
We were visiting some old friends in Ipswich and looking for something we could all do with our kids of all ages (toddlers to teens). The showground is a little out of town so you do have to drive and so set off early as traffic can get busy. There is so much to do and a great friendly atmosphere - Suffolk people are friendly and fun. We liked the animals (of course!) but there was a huge choice of food and other activities and just things to meander round and look at. Good value day out and Ipswich is a good base to explore a lovely area.
