Transport in Ipswich
Ipswich serves as a major central transport hub for the wider Suffolk area, with several trains running frequently from Ipswich to the likes of London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Norwich, and Peterborough.
Those living in Ipswich also enjoy easy access to both the A12 and the A14, connecting Ipswich to the cities of Cambridge, Colchester and London.
Shopping in Ipswich
Ipswich offers a nice mix of independent retailers and chain stores.
Along its high street, you'll find department stores like Marks & Spencer, WHSmith, Primark, and Boots.
Then about five minutes from the town centre, along St Nicholas' and St Peter's Street you'll find a diverse selection of smaller, independently owned retailers as well an eclectic array of cafes and restaurants.
Ipswich also has three shopping centres: Sailmakers, the Buttermarket Shopping Centre, and an indoor arcade home to several independent retailers that's situated along Carr Street.
Things to do in Ipswich
A highlight of Ipswich is its beautiful waterfront. A stroll along the Ipswich Waterfront reveals a lively marina lined with bars, cafés, and galleries – perfect for a relaxed afternoon by the water.
In terms of live entertainment, there's the New Wosley Theatre which hosts a wide variety of performances throughout the year.
One of the largest parks in Ipswich is Christchurch Park, whose history stretches back to the 12th century. The park is also home to Christchurch Mansion, a popular museum that showcases period rooms and a number of fine art collections.
Some of the best places to live in Ipswich
As the largest town in Suffolk, Ipswich offers several different options when it comes to places to live.
The town is divided into several quarters, with each offering their own unique energy and amenities.
Kesgrave
Part of the wider Ipswich Built-Up Area, Kesgrave is situated to the east of the town centre.
A largely rural town, Kesgrave has proven to be a town that is particularly attractive to those with young families, with the town home to a large comprehensive secondary school – Kesgrave High – as well as several primary schools.
Outdoor playgrounds, like the popular Oak Meadow Playground, further add to Kesgrave's family friendly feel.
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Woodbridge
Sitting alongside the River Deben, Woodbridge is a port town that was previously named the best place to live in the East of England by The Sunday Times, back in 2017.
Its stunning views have made it one of the wider Ipswich's area's more popular tourist hotspots but it's also an excellent place to live, with its tight knit community and its good selection of schools.
Testament to the town's welcoming community is the annual community-run Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music that's usually held in the summer, around August.
The festival brings the whole town together and has, over the years, become a symbol of pride for those living in Woodbridge.
Bramford
Situated about 3 miles from Ipswich's town centre, Bramford is a little village to the west of Ipswich that holds a lot of appeal especially for those who are after a quieter life or are looking for somewhere peaceful to retire to.
Home to the Suffolk Water Park – a former quarry works that now houses seven scenic lakes – as well as the 9-hectare Bramford Meadows Nature Reserve, Bramford is a town perfectly suited to the homebuyer looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of town and city life.
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