Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Ipswich
High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QH, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Tel: 01473 433551, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk
Displays of Roman Suffolk, Suffolk wildlife, Suffolk and world geology, the Ogilvie bird gallery, 'People of the World' and 'Anglo-Saxons come to Ipswich and the story.
Museum
5a Market Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4LP, (7 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01394 385572, Email
The museum tells the story of Woodbridge and its people, from pre-history to the present.
Saddlemakers Lane, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1NA, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01394 380113, Email, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
A visit to this small mixed farm in spring and early summer will be rewarded with spring flowers, bird song and gambolling lambs.
Farm
Orwell Quay, Ipswich Waterfront, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0BB, (0.7 miles, 1kms), Tel: 07734 875887, Email, www.orwellrivercruises.com
Enjoy a cruise on the River Orwell, one of the most beautiful rivers in England, aboard “Orwell Lady”, from the stunning Ipswich Waterfront, through areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife to the bustling ports of Felixstowe.
Boat Trips
1 Upper High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QH, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01206 433554, Email, www.cimuseums.org.uk
Ipswich Art School shows exhibitions of international importance and provides a unique stage for local artists to show their work. The gallery's major focus is for modern and contemporary collections, inspiring a new generation.
Art Gallery
Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AB, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01473 786 610, Email, www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk
The Suffolk Food Hall brings together all that is great about local food, under one roof.
Shop - Food
Garden Centre
Restaurant
Craft Centre
Park
Woolverstone Marina, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1AS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 07940 016672, Email, www.suffolkcoastsailing.co.uk
Suffolk Coast Sailing provides sailing adventures for families, friends and businesses from its base at Woolverstone, near Ipswich.
Sailing
off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP4 4NT, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01473 274300, Email, www.mhas.org.uk
An airfield control tower built in World War II. Discover the fascinating and unusual story of RAF Martlesham Heath, learn of it's triumphs, disasters and aviation achievements, including aircraft testing and development from 1915 to 1970.
Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JJ, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01473 264755, Email, www.woodbridge-mills.co.uk
A fine 6-storey towermill which is now fully restored with sails and machinery. There is also a display on history and machinery. Free entry to the Mill, guided tours £2.50.
Windmill
St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DP, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms), Tel: 01473 258070, Email
Information Centre
Newbourne, Mill Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4NP, (7 miles, 11kms), Email
Hall house with timber framing of c1480, Tudor brickwork, pargetting and plaster work of around 1600. Open by written appointment only.
Historic House
Theatre
Off Parkers Place, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3QR, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 435104, Email, www.mhas.org.uk
The museum covers the history of this once famous airfield which was commissioned in January 1917 and was operational for 40 years.
Museum - Transport
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AS, (0.3 miles, 0.4kms), Tel: 01473 295 911, Email
Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 6BH, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01473 328006, Email, www.rspb.org.uk/wolveswood
Wolves Wood is one of the few remaining areas of the ancient woodland that used to cover East Anglia.
Nature Reserve
Tidemill Quay, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BY, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01728 746959, Email, www.woodbridgetidemill.org.uk
A completely restored 18thC tidal mill. The machinery works at varying times, subject to tides.
Watermill
Old Sail Loft, Shotley Marina, Shotley Gate, Suffolk, IP9 1JQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01787 228417, Email, www.hmsgangesmuseum.org.uk/
The history of HMS Ganges contained in 1 large room, museum with photographs, artefacts and documentation.
1 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01473 254666, Email, www.vikingmariners.co.uk
We provide luxury sailing vessels for corporate hospitality, or for an alternative day out, traditional sailing barges.
Boat Hire
Gloster Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk, IP5 3RJ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01473 611111, Email
Indoor children's adventure play area. A bowling centre with 20 lanes, please call (01473) 611111 for information on the bowling centre.
Children's Playground
3 St Helens Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1HE, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms), Tel: 01473 295230, Email, www.ipswichregent.com
The Ipswich Regent opened in 1929 as a cine-variety hall. The theatre was re-launched in September 1991 after Ipswich Borough Council successfully negotiated the ownership from the Rank Organisation and NCP.
Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8AS, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01449 724639, www.midsuffolk.gov.uk
A large lake and nature reserve with picnic and play facilities on the outskirts of Needham Market with a surfaced pathway around the lake.
Woodbridge Lane, Newbourne, Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, (7 miles, 11kms), Tel: 01473 890089, Email, www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
A small wooded valley with areas of marsh, fen and adjacent heathland this reserve is good for flowering plants and a variety of birds.
4-6 Wherry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LG, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms), Tel: 01473 212051, Email, www.artone.co.uk
The Gallery offers major solo exhibitions & group shows of paintings, original prints & sculpture by established East Anglian artists & up & coming talents and has over 40 years expertise in framing, restoration and valuation.
Pannington Hall Lane, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AR, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01473 604206, Email, www.jimmysfarm.com
Share the good life with Jimmy’s Farm… home to the Essex Pig and to TV Presenter Jimmy Doherty, it really is a great family day out.
