Why go
- Town in Suffolk, England.
- Served by RAF Honington (BEQ).
History
Ipswich is a port town and borough in Suffolk, England, located on the Orwell river. 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 65 miles (105 km) northeast of London. In 2021, Ipswich had a population of 139,600, while the Ipswich built-up area had a population of 151,562 in that same year, making it the fourth-largest in the East of England and the 42nd-largest in England and Wales. It includes the towns and villages of Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Bramford and Martlesham Heath.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAF Honington (BEQ); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Harwich Cruise Terminal, 8.8 mi); routes include Harwich - Rotterdam (Freight only), Harwich Harbour Ferry, Hook of Holland - Harwich.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ipswich, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.