Willis Building, Ipswich

Name: Willis Building
Address: 15 Friars Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TD, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1473 223000

#23 among attractions in Ipswich

Architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Willis Building in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster and Wendy Cheesman after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Towers Watson, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open-plan offices spread over three floors. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°3'20"N, 1°9'3"E

Address

15 Friars StreetCentral Ipswich (Alexandra)Ipswich IP1 1TD United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1473 223000

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Day trips

Willis Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Buttermarket Centre, Portman Road, Christchurch Mansion.

~1320 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich
7 min walk • Sailmakers shopping centre is a small multi-story shopping centre located in Ipswich, England. It was opened to the public in November 1986. It is currently owned and operated by LaSalle Investment Management, who purchased the centre in 2011.
~750 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich
4 min walk • The Buttermarket Centre is a four-level, £65 million shopping centre located in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The Buttermarket was opened on 1 October 1992, comprising 270,000 square feet over four levels. There is also a 430-space underground car park covering two levels under the shopping centre.
~1270 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Portman Road, Ipswich
7 min walk • Portman Road is a football stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, which has been the home ground of Ipswich Town F.C. since 1884.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich
12 min walk • Christchurch Mansion is a substantial Tudor brick mansion house built in Ipswich, Suffolk by Edmund Withypoll around 1548–50. The Grade I listed building is located within Christchurch Park and sits by the southern gates close to the town centre of Ipswich.
0.4 miNE
Church
St Margaret's Church, Ipswich
12 min walk • St Margaret's Church is a medieval church in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It was built in around 1300 by the Augustinian canons of the adjacent Priory of the Holy Trinity to cater for the increasing population. The building and much of the congregation was located just outside the ramparts to the north of medieval Ipswich.
~930 ftNE
Square
The Cornhill, Ipswich
5 min walk • The Cornhill in Ipswich is a historic town square in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk. The square has been a gathering place for many centuries in the town, the earliest recorded event was the execution of the Ipswich Martyrs in the 16th century.
~1780 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Pancras Church, Ipswich
9 min walk • Saint Pancras is an active Roman Catholic parish church serving the town centre of Ipswich, England. The neo-gothic church was built as part of the British Catholic revival in the nineteenth century, and was the target of anti-Catholic riots soon after completion.
~1820 ftN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Ipswich Museum, Ipswich
9 min walk • Ipswich Museum is a registered museum of culture, history and natural heritage located on High Street in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk. It was historically the leading regional museum in Suffolk, housing collections drawn from both the former counties of East Suffolk and West Suffolk, which were amalgamated in 1974.
~560 ftN
Church
St Mary Elms, Ipswich
3 min walk • St Mary at the Elms is a Church of England church in Ipswich, England. Historically it was located in the West Ward,Ipswich, but is now in Alexandra Ward, Ipswich.
~1360 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cafe
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
7 min walk • The New Wolsey Theatre is a Suffolk producing theatre, located in the Westgate area of Ipswich. It is a midsized regional theatre, having a seating capacity of 400. Designed by the architect Roderick Ham, construction was completed in 1979 and the theatre was opened on 31 October 1979 by Princess Alexandra.
~850 ftNE
City hall, Visitor center
Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich
5 min walk • Ipswich Town Hall is a municipal building in Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Willis Building?

Nearby attractions include Unitarian Meeting House, Ipswich (2 min walk), St Mary Elms, Ipswich (3 min walk), Ipswich Built-up Area, Ipswich (4 min walk), Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich (5 min walk).

How to get to Willis Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Willis Building:

Bus

Willis Building • Lines: 1, 111, 119, 12, 13, 15, 15A, 2, 3, 3E, 4, 59, 66, 66A, 77, 800, 88, 92, 93, 93A, X7 (1 min walk)
AXA Offices • Lines: 111, 88 (3 min walk)

Train

Ipswich (12 min walk)