Christchurch Park, Ipswich

Name: Christchurch Park
Address: 57-59 Fonnereau Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Ipswich

Park, Relax in park, Top attraction

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Facts and practical information

Christchurch Park is a historical area of rolling lawns, wooded areas, and delicately created arboreta close to the town centre in Ipswich, Suffolk. The park hosts various facilities such as a children's play area, tennis courts, table tennis, bowling greens and outdoor gym equipment. The distinguished Tudor house, Christchurch Mansion, is located at the parks southern entrance and holds a public museum and art gallery. The park belonged to various noble families as private land throughout its history but was purchased by the Ipswich Borough Council in 1894 and opened as the town's first public park in 1895. ()

Elevation: 128 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°3'50"N, 1°9'22"E

Address

57-59 Fonnereau RoadCentral Ipswich (St. Margaret's)Ipswich United Kingdom

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Day trips

Christchurch Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1950 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich
10 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.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich
14 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.
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Portman Road, Ipswich
20 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.
~1240 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich
7 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.
~1590 ftS
Church
St Margaret's Church, Ipswich
8 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.
0.4 miS
Square
The Cornhill, Ipswich
12 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.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Pancras Church, Ipswich
15 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.
~1710 ftSW
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.
0.5 miSW
Church
St Mary Elms, Ipswich
14 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.
0.6 miSE
Church
St Helen's Church, Ipswich
16 min walk • St Helen's Church, Ipswich is an Anglican church in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The church is built from knapped flint rubble with additional stone and white brick dressings. Although some of the building dates back to the medieval period, the building was substantially altered in the nineteenth century.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cafe
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christchurch Park?

Nearby attractions include Ipswich School, Ipswich (6 min walk), Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich (7 min walk), St Margaret's Church, Ipswich (8 min walk), Ipswich Museum, Ipswich (9 min walk).

How to get to Christchurch Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christchurch Park:

Bus

Park Gates • Lines: 118, 119 (5 min walk)
Woolpack • Lines: 118, 119 (5 min walk)

Train

Ipswich (27 min walk)
Derby Road (37 min walk)