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The Magnificent Architecture of Ipswich

13 Tower St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BE

  • 14 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Walk through the history of England’s oldest town and discover some of our architectural highlights of town and Waterfront. See the magnificent churches, fine timber framed houses, Victorian public buildings and modern masterpieces.

Suffolk Historic Churches Trust

Suffolk Historic Churches Trust

The Unitarian Chapel.

M Garland

M Garland

St. Mary at Elms

The Walk starts at The Admiral's House in Tower St. and will examine buildings on Cornhill, Princes St, the Unitarian Chapel, St Nicholas St, St Peter's St and will finish at The Hold by the University Waterfront building. It will last for approximately ninety minutes.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:
1400

Location & directions

13 Tower St, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3BE

Directions:
Admiral's House in Tower St is opposite St Mary le Tower church. Tower St runs between Tavern St and the Tower Ramparts Bus Station.
Contact on day:
The Ipswich Institute
Telephone number:
+441473253992

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
The Walk can be booked through The Ipswich Institute - www.ipswichinstitute.org.uk
Booking contact name:
The Ipswich Institute
Booking telephone number:
+441473253992
Booking email:
[email protected]

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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