Portman Road, Ipswich

Name: Portman Road
Address: Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1473 400500

#4 among attractions in Ipswich

Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums

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Portman Road is a football stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, which has been the home ground of Ipswich Town F.C. since 1884. The stadium has also hosted many England youth international matches, and one senior England friendly international match, against Croatia in 2003. It staged several other sporting events, including athletics meetings and international hockey matches, musical concerts and Christian events. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1884 (140 years ago)Capacity: 30.3 thous.Coordinates: 52°3'18"N, 1°8'43"E

Address

Portman RoadSouth West Ipswich (Gipping)Ipswich IP1 2DA United Kingdom

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+44 1473 400500

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Portman Road – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Buttermarket Centre, The Cornhill, St Pancras Church.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sailmakers Shopping Centre, Ipswich
12 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.
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich
10 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.
~1980 ftNE
Square
The Cornhill, Ipswich
10 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 miE
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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Ipswich Museum, Ipswich
12 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.
~1360 ftNE
Church
St Mary Elms, Ipswich
7 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.
~1580 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cafe
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
8 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.
~1900 ftNE
City hall, Visitor center
Ipswich Town Hall, Ipswich
10 min walk • Ipswich Town Hall is a municipal building in Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Ipswich Regent, Ipswich
18 min walk • Ipswich Regent Theatre is a theatre and concert venue located at St Helen's Street in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The auditorium was refurbished in 2007 and now holds 1,551 people, having lost around 150 seats. It is East Anglia's largest theatre. It has also been known as the Gaumont Theatre.
~1270 ftE
Modern 26-storey commercial skyscraper
Willis Building, Ipswich
7 min walk • The Willis Building in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster and Wendy Cheesman after establishing Foster Associates.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Mary at the Quay Church, Ipswich
13 min walk • St Mary at the Quay Church is an Anglican church in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It originally served the thriving industry around the docks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portman Road?

Nearby attractions include Ipswich Village Development, Ipswich (2 min walk), Alderman Canal East, Ipswich (5 min walk), Alderman Canal West, Ipswich (6 min walk), Sir Bobby Robson Bridge, Ipswich (6 min walk).

How to get to Portman Road by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portman Road:

Bus

St Clare House • Lines: 12, 13, 15, 15A, 3, 3E, 66, 66A, 800, 92, 93, 93A, X7 (3 min walk)
Fire Station • Lines: 12, 13, 15A, 3, 3E, 66, 66A, 800, 92, 93, 93A, X7 (4 min walk)

Train

Ipswich (8 min walk)