Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ipswich

Ipswich is a city in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 178,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 14 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 19 parks and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Alderman Canal East (1 km), Alexandra Park (1 km) and Gippeswyk Park (2 km).

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Ipswich, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Ipswich, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ipswich at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 178,835
Coordinates
52.0592° N, 1.1555° E
Places within 50 km
61 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ipswich

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ipswich: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Ipswich

  • Fen Alder Carr · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Battery · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Landguard Fort · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lindsey Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~23 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Milden Village Sign · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Framlingham Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Welsh Wood · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Sandlings Walk · trek · Kent · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Tiger Hill, Suffolk · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see

Things to see near Ipswich, by type

Churches near Ipswich

70 churches within 100 km of Ipswich. The closest is St Andrew (25 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~25 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~32 km · Must-see
  • St Mary, Chilton · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary, Thornham Parva · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~35 km · Must-see
  • St Clare · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~36 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ipswich

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ipswich. The closest is Sutton Hoo (16 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Sutton Hoo · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Battery · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Landguard Fort · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Lindsey Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Milden Village Sign · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Haughley Castle · fort · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~28 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ipswich

49 parks within 100 km of Ipswich. The closest is Alderman Canal East (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Alderman Canal East · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Alexandra Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Gippeswyk Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Landseer Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Chantry Park · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Stoke Park Wood · park · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~4 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ipswich

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ipswich. The closest is Newbourne Springs (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Newbourne Springs · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Natterer's Wood · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Redgrave and Lopham Fen · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Minsmere Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~47 km · Must-see
  • The Meadow · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Knettishall Heath · sanctuary · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ipswich

15 museums within 100 km of Ipswich. The closest is Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Ipswich

10 treks within 100 km of Ipswich. The closest is Sandlings Walk (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ipswich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ipswich
  2. 1 km Alderman Canal East · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 2 km Chantry Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 1 km Gippeswyk Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 4 km Landseer Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 2 km Alexandra Park · park, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 1 km Back to Ipswich

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From travellers near Ipswich

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How to reach Ipswich

    All places near Ipswich by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ipswich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1470St Andrew (25 km)
    Forts & heritage1752Sutton Hoo (16 km)
    Parks1949Alderman Canal East (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens537Newbourne Springs (13 km)
    Museums215Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum (36 km)
    Treks210Sandlings Walk (30 km)
    Beaches & coast17Mersea Island (41 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Great Wood Hill (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Malthouse Broad (91 km)
    Temples01Cressing Temple Barns (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Cambridge Mosque (88 km)
    Caves01Margate Caves (95 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isle of Sheppey (96 km)

    Ipswich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ipswich?

    Alderman Canal East (park, about 1 km), Alexandra Park (park, about 1 km), Gippeswyk Park (park, about 2 km), Landseer Park (park, about 3 km), Chantry Park (park, about 3 km), Stoke Park Wood (park, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ipswich?

    61 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Ipswich?

    St Andrew, about 25 km by road; St Peter and St Paul (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ipswich?

    Sutton Hoo, about 16 km by road; Beacon Hill Battery (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ipswich?

    Alderman Canal East, about 1 km by road; Alexandra Park (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ipswich?

    Start in Ipswich, visit Alderman Canal East, then Chantry Park, then Gippeswyk Park, then Landseer Park, then Alexandra Park, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ipswich?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ipswich

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ipswich’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ipswich on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.