The men who made the boats: architectural tour of Ipswich Heritage Harbour
Old Custom House, Common Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY
Explore the boatyards and wharves along the historic waterfront. See where the Mayflower may have been built (yes, really!). Visit the burial site of Nelson's naval surveyor. Walk in the footsteps of the thousands of men and women who worked in Ipswich's waterfront industries, and marvel at the beautiful yachts being built today.
Led by Belinda Joslin, co-founder of Women in Boatbuilding, and maritime historian Cathy Shelbourne, from Ipswich Maritime Trust.
The 1-hour tour will start and finish at Sailing Barge Victor, on Common Quay, with the opportunity to explore, free of charge, Victor and the other vessels moored alongside.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1400
Location & directions
Old Custom House, Common Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1BY
- Directions:
- The 1-hour tour will start and finish at Sailing Barge Victor, on Common Quay, with the opportunity to explore, free of charge, Victor and the other vessels moored alongside, and the maritime exhibition in the Old Custom House.
- Contact on day:
- Ipswich Maritime Trust
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There is no wheelchair access onto any of the boats. NB access is by gangway, which can be steep depending on the tide.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
