Julie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Home of Radar Invention, situated just across the water from Felixstowe Ferry, reachable by a small ferry. Beautiful, Architecture, nature walks and picnic areas, sailing lessons can be taken.
14 locals recommend
Bawdsey
The Home of Radar Invention, situated just across the water from Felixstowe Ferry, reachable by a small ferry. Beautiful, Architecture, nature walks and picnic areas, sailing lessons can be taken.
See Napoleonic History at its best, Immersive tunnels, battle re-enactments, great views of the port and container ships. Tea and Scones in the cafe.
19 locals recommend
Landguard Fort
See Napoleonic History at its best, Immersive tunnels, battle re-enactments, great views of the port and container ships. Tea and Scones in the cafe.
Food scene
Great for Nightlife, Restaurants, real ale, history, its location to St Peters Street Bars, coffee shops and just watching the world go by.
26 locals recommend
Ipswich Waterfront
Neptune QuayGreat for Nightlife, Restaurants, real ale, history, its location to St Peters Street Bars, coffee shops and just watching the world go by.
Wonderful village with excellent restaurants, a Smokehouse and children will love the Castle in the sky.
70 locals recommend
Orford
Wonderful village with excellent restaurants, a Smokehouse and children will love the Castle in the sky.
Our "Kensington on sea ". Home of many artists and writers live here . Easily accessible from the A12. Fabulous Restaurants and independent shopping. Expect queues for the Famous fish and Chips. Take a tour of the Adnams brewery .
287 locals recommend
Southwold
Our "Kensington on sea ". Home of many artists and writers live here . Easily accessible from the A12. Fabulous Restaurants and independent shopping. Expect queues for the Famous fish and Chips. Take a tour of the Adnams brewery .
City/town information
Great for Independent shops, waterfront bars and cafes, see the historic Moot House, Ancient churches and riverside houseboats.
131 locals recommend
Woodbridge
Great for Independent shops, waterfront bars and cafes, see the historic Moot House, Ancient churches and riverside houseboats.
Bargains Galore.
Excellent Car Boot, on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Who knows what you will find? After have breakfast or English Tea at the Farm Shop opposite.
27 locals recommend
Friday Street Car Boot Sale
Excellent Car Boot, on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Who knows what you will find? After have breakfast or English Tea at the Farm Shop opposite.
History in a Nutshell.
Fabulous Museum in central Ipswich housing Victorian Taxidermy and Modern Exhibitions. Great Family Day out.
13 locals recommend
Ipswich Museum
High StreetFabulous Museum in central Ipswich housing Victorian Taxidermy and Modern Exhibitions. Great Family Day out.
Immerse yourself in Gainsborough County, Victorian Room Sets and paintings of quality galore. Have afternoon tea or browse the Museum shop. Easily found in the centre of Ipswich.
23 locals recommend
Christchurch Mansion
Soane StreetImmerse yourself in Gainsborough County, Victorian Room Sets and paintings of quality galore. Have afternoon tea or browse the Museum shop. Easily found in the centre of Ipswich.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Great rail and bus links to Ipswich and London.
Direct buses from the Seafront to Ipswich Rail Station and Buttermarket. Buses to Woodbridge also.