Sightseeing
Ipswich Waterfront
Neptune QuayOur Sailing Barges are iconic to Ipswich. Treat yourself to a sunrise bird watching sail, an afternoon tea and sail or even private hire of a whole barge.
Sailing Barge Victor
Our Sailing Barges are iconic to Ipswich. Treat yourself to a sunrise bird watching sail, an afternoon tea and sail or even private hire of a whole barge.
Just a 5 minute walk from my home and from the waterfront, you'll find this lovely oasis - woodlands, water, hills, deer, birds... Enjoy it!
8 locals recommend
Holywells Park
Just a 5 minute walk from my home and from the waterfront, you'll find this lovely oasis - woodlands, water, hills, deer, birds... Enjoy it!
My favourite local beach and river walk. 10 minute drive / 25 minute cycle from home. Stop off at The Ship at Levington :)
Shore Lane
Shore LaneMy favourite local beach and river walk. 10 minute drive / 25 minute cycle from home. Stop off at The Ship at Levington :)
Christchurch Park
33 Bolton LnA spacious getaway in the heart of Ipswich.
Beautiful surroundings, the best music from all across the globe, great shops and local pubs
215 locals recommend
Snape Maltings
Beautiful surroundings, the best music from all across the globe, great shops and local pubs
Where you can get a small boat across the river to Bawdsey, there's a super fishmongers, a couple of great cafes and a pub. You'll often find people getting in and out of the water with kayaks, canoes and sailing boats, or just swimming :)
22 locals recommend
Felixstowe Ferry
Where you can get a small boat across the river to Bawdsey, there's a super fishmongers, a couple of great cafes and a pub. You'll often find people getting in and out of the water with kayaks, canoes and sailing boats, or just swimming :)
Food Scene
Ipswich's very own fully vegan pub and restaurant - don't expect anything toooo healthy, it's good beer, good wine and many many food options - some might surprise you :) 15 min walk away, close to The Regent Theatre and next door to another great pub, The Dove
Hank's Pub & Food
66-68 St. Helen's StIpswich's very own fully vegan pub and restaurant - don't expect anything toooo healthy, it's good beer, good wine and many many food options - some might surprise you :) 15 min walk away, close to The Regent Theatre and next door to another great pub, The Dove
ChutneyZ Café & Bistro
54 Duke StThe Woolpack
The Grazing Sheep
15a Key StreetOverlooking the waterfront, perfect for brunch :)
Independent, family run, local pizzeria (with lots of other dishes on offer too). Welcomes solo eaters and large groups, every order prepared fresh, in front of you :)
Bella Napoli
21-23 Queen StIndependent, family run, local pizzeria (with lots of other dishes on offer too). Welcomes solo eaters and large groups, every order prepared fresh, in front of you :)
Hidden gem! Small venue, small menu, bring your own booze, only open 3 nights per week, must book.
The Pizza Loft
1 Bixley DrHidden gem! Small venue, small menu, bring your own booze, only open 3 nights per week, must book.
Amazing world food shop, at the bottom of my road! Family run, all staff are super helpful with any questions you may have.
Rajas Stores
17 Cavendish StAmazing world food shop, at the bottom of my road! Family run, all staff are super helpful with any questions you may have.
Visit for freshly cooked, nourishing goodness served in a friendly and simple environment. Also hosts fun community events
Hullabaloo vegan cafe and wholefoods
14 St Peter's StVisit for freshly cooked, nourishing goodness served in a friendly and simple environment. Also hosts fun community events
Applaud
19 St Peter's StGorgeous family run coffee shop.
Small, quirky, great coffee and delicious daily specials on a select menu. Regularly changing local artwork and pop up events
The Green Room
18 St Margaret's GrnSmall, quirky, great coffee and delicious daily specials on a select menu. Regularly changing local artwork and pop up events
Aqua Eight
8 Lion StExquisite food in the centre of Ipswich
Theatre
New Wolsey Theatre
Civic Dr Civic DriveIndependent theatre company with community at its heart, home to The Avenue Theatre and the creators of Theatre in The Forest. Venue offers great events alongside theatre, including jazz, comedy, waking distance from the town centre.
Red Rose Chain
Gippeswyk AvenueIndependent theatre company with community at its heart, home to The Avenue Theatre and the creators of Theatre in The Forest. Venue offers great events alongside theatre, including jazz, comedy, waking distance from the town centre.
Music
The Smokehouse
6 South StreetAwesome independent music venue
Museum
Ipswich Museum
High StreetFree to visit! And full of treasures :)
Ipswich Art School and Gallery
1 Upper High StBeautiful museum within Christchurch Park, with lovely shop and tea rooms
23 locals recommend
Christchurch Mansion
Soane StreetBeautiful museum within Christchurch Park, with lovely shop and tea rooms
Pub
Cult Cafe
University Avenuewelcome to all (inc dogs) day and night
Great pub, beautiful historical building, sweet beer garden, regular events, 10 minute walk from my home.
Spread Eagle
Great pub, beautiful historical building, sweet beer garden, regular events, 10 minute walk from my home.
Small independently run pub with delicious food and excellent selection of drinks. Sweet beer garden. Close to town centre.
The Arbor House
43 High StSmall independently run pub with delicious food and excellent selection of drinks. Sweet beer garden. Close to town centre.
Interest
At Pacitti, they create art, make the SPILL FESTIVAL OF Performance, run events, groups, classes and courses, and room hire.
Next door to Ipswich Museum and Ipswich Art Gallery.
SPILL Think Tank
High StreetAt Pacitti, they create art, make the SPILL FESTIVAL OF Performance, run events, groups, classes and courses, and room hire.
Next door to Ipswich Museum and Ipswich Art Gallery.
Cinema in the heart of Ipswich showing world and independent films as well as live screenings.
Ipswich Film Theatre
King StreetCinema in the heart of Ipswich showing world and independent films as well as live screenings.