About the Area for SilverDoor Serviced Apartments in Ipswich

Ipswich is England’s oldest continuously settled Anglo-Saxon town - with medieval streets and architectural gems - from the decorative plasterwork of the ‘Ancient House’ (c.1670), to Sir Norman Foster’s award-winning Willis Corroon building. Twelve medieval churches stand testimony to the importance of the town as it developed in the Middle Ages.

Much of the interesting town centre still dates from medieval times, but is complemented with the modern and dramatic Buttermarket shopping centre complete with undergound car parking. Ipswich railway station is located on the Great Eastern Main Line from London Liverpool Street to Norwich. Three express trains per hour make the 70 mile journey to London.

Green open spaces allow plenty of places to walk, play and relax. Christchurch Park is home to a fine Tudor mansion, housing furniture, clocks, and the most important collection of work by artists John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough outside of London. The beautiful landscaped parkland is also the venue for many special events, such as a music day and spectacular fireworks displays. At Orwell Country Park, enjoy stunning views over the river estuary, and the magnificent Orwell Bridge.

Ipswich has a rich maritime heritage, its port founded in the 6/7th century. Visit the Victorian wet dock which is undergoing an exciting renaissance, with waterfront bars and restaurants, a marina, and cruises down the river on the Orwell Lady.