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The Waterfront, the Christchurch Mansion, the Ancient House, Thomas Wolsey's birthplace and a Suffolk port city with more medieval churches than almost anywhere in England
A little history
Suffolk's county town and one of England's oldest ports. Ipswich has 12 medieval churches. Cardinal Wolsey — Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor — was born here. The Waterfront regeneration has transformed the old dock area.
The Waterfront area for independent food and the Ipswich Picturehouse. Tavern Street for independent shopping. The Christchurch Mansion is free and genuinely excellent. The Ancient House is Tudor plasterwork at its finest.
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Food & drink in Ipswich
The Waterfront has growing independent food. Tavern Street and the town centre have good cafes and restaurants. The weekly market for Suffolk produce.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Ipswich. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
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Ipswich's independent businesses are growing on the Waterfront and in the town centre. The creative economy is building around the arts facilities.
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The Waterfront, the Christchurch Mansion, the Ancient House, Thomas Wolsey's birthplace and a Suffolk port city with more medieval churches than almost anywhere in England Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Ipswich worth exploring.
The Waterfront has growing independent food. Tavern Street and the town centre have good cafes and restaurants. The weekly market for Suffolk produce. Download Roam free to discover Ipswich's independent food scene.
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Ipswich's independent businesses are growing on the Waterfront and in the town centre. The creative economy is building around the arts facilities. List your Ipswich business on Roam to reach local customers in Suffolk.
Roam covers all of Ipswich including Waterfront, Christchurch, Rushmere, Kesgrave, Martlesham. The Waterfront area for independent food and the Ipswich Picturehouse. Tavern Street for independent shopping. The Christchurch Mansion is free and genuinely excellent. The Ancient House is Tudor plasterwork at its finest.
