Ipswich in the past was not a very attractive tourist spot. The metal manufacturing units, corrugated buildings and other industries stirred an unpleasant mood in the visitors. But this former drab appearance has gone now. The overall character of the place has significantly changed over the past decade. Shopping centers, restaurants, and pubs have revitalized the city. The shopping centers such as Tower Rampart and Butter market bustle with visitors and symbolize the modern edge of the city. Moreover, the city is now home to a major educational center Suffolk University. Indeed, this city has metamorphosed into a contemporary tourist place.
In the middle ages and Saxon times, this city was an important trade center, which is now a capital of Suffolk. The TIC of this place is actively promoting this town and is trying to make is more vibrant with top class architecture. Neptune Quay Hotels, Haven Marina, medieval churches, trendy waterfront restaurants, beautiful parks, and Tudor Buildings are some of the building that has given a different facet to the place.
Ipswich supports all modes of transport for tourists. People here can be seen on walking tours, driving on car hires and travelling on open top buses. Boating along the River Orwell is what most people like to do here on a sunny day. In the evening, people would visit New Wolsey, Regent Theatre, and Corn Exchange for live performances and entertainment. And of course, if someone is a soccer fan, the Portman Road Stadium, a home ground for the famous local team hosts matches at the weekends.
With their many buildings in the city, Ipswich is certainly not a boring place. One of the important old buildings in the city is Old Custom House constructed in 1840s. This ancient house with fanciful plasterwork enthralls a striking façade in the tourists. Close by, there are contrasting structures on the Friars Street that mark the landmarks of 17 century. Out of them, one is the Unitarian meeting House dated to late 17 century, and other is an acclaimed modern-day masterpiece by the name Wills Building. One the most beautiful of oldest buildings on the Boltan Lane is St. Margaret’s church. People visiting this church park their car hire at the nearby shopping mall and visit the church.
This place is also famous after for its nightlife. Tourists coming here stay at the resorts on the Coastline. The popular beach, which is 25min away by rented car, offers seafront promenade and amusements.
