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Ipswich (/ ˈ ɪ p s w ɪ tʃ / ⓘ) is a port town and borough in Suffolk, England. It is the county town, and largest in Suffolk, followed by Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, and the third-largest population centre in East Anglia, after Peterborough and Norwich. It is 50 miles (80 km) northeast of London and in 2011 had a population of 144,957.
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Just a one hour train from London, Ipswich is the perfect place to stay and explore the rest of our beautiful county – wander the shores of the Suffolk coast, explore the Shotley Peninsula or take a day trip to Bury St Edmunds or one of the charming Wool Towns.
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Jan 26, 2023 · One of the oldest Anglo-Saxon towns in England, Ipswich has an incredibly rich culture and heritage. Just one hour by train from London and surrounded by the picturesque Suffolk countryside and coastline, this county town is the perfect place to stay for a rejuvenating break.
Set beside the River Orwell, this is England’s oldest continuously settled Anglo-Saxon town. Historic buildings include twelve medieval churches, the Unitarian Meeting House, Wolsey’s Gate and the Ancient House, with its fine pargetting.
Ipswich is the county-town of Suffolk and is one of the oldest English towns, with over 1,500yrs of heritage. Here you will find cutting-edge theatres and a unique arts scene along with waterfront bars,bistros and pubs.
Explore Ipswich. Visit a historic site, board a boat trip down the River Orwell, watch a theatre show, chill in a cosy Suffolk pub, soak up the atmosphere in a waterfront bar.
If you are looking for a relaxing break in a vibrant and flourishing town surrounded by some of the country's most unspoiled countryside, Ipswich is hard to beat. Ipswich has excellent road and...
The Ipswich Waterfront. The Historic Port of Ipswich. From early Saxon settlers and Viking invasions, to global maritime trade and luxury yacht building; the Waterfront has been the at the heart of Ipswich’s transformations over the town’s 1,500 year history.