What to See & Do
Ipswich has all the ingredients for a great UK holiday break in a flourishing county town.
Both in and around the town you’ll find a great choice of different places to visit.
With activities to suit all ages and budgets, you're sure to find something that catches your eye. From action packed Karting to a more serene cruise down the picturesque River Orwell to a spooky guided ghost tour of the town centre what will you choose to do today?
Ipswich is steeped in history. From its town centre medieval streets and churches to fine buildings such as the Ancient House, Christchurch Mansion, Isaac Lord Merchant's House and the timber-framed Unitarian Meeting House.
Just minutes walk from the centre of town, Ipswich’s historic Waterfront is undergoing an exciting renaissance. Where once industrial mills and warehouses stood, restaurants and bars now spill out onto a quayside where an array of yachts and cruisers are moored.
Ipswich is architecturally rich, with a fascinating mix of old and new. Don't miss the historic splendour of the Town Hall and Corn Exchange in the town centre or Sir Norman Foster's classic glass design, now home to insurance giant Willis.