Ipswich, the County Town of Suffolk County in England and the 42nd Largest Urban Area in Wales and England
Ipswich is the county town of the English county of Suffolk. It is a non-metropolitan district but the 4th largest urban area in the East of England region of the United Kingdom and the 42nd largest urban area in Wales and England in the 2011 census. The town is located at the mouth of the River Orwell and is approximately 60 miles northeast of London. It has been continually occupied since the time of the Saxons, and the town’s port has been one of the most important port in England throughout the country’s history.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Ipswich
The Buttermarket Shopping Centre is the indoor shopping for high street fashion in this town. Combine that with department store and a unique collection of independent shops offering from men’s and ladies fashion wear, gift items, perfumes and you have a wonderful day of shopping ahead of you.
Being the county town of Suffolk, it comes as no surprise that this town offers a broad range of accommodation options that will satisfy all budgets and tastes. From luxury hotels and national chain hotels, holiday lets and serviced apartments to friendly guesthouses and B&Bs, there is surely something that will meet everybody’s needs. As to eating out, again the choice is limitless with over three hundred eating places in this town.
Things to See and Do In Ipswich
A visit to this town will not be complete without exploring this town’s historic waterfront lined with restaurants, coffee shops, museums, galleries and shops. Just watching the boats and yachts sailing in and out of the marina is already a day well spent. Another favourite pastime while in Ipswich is hopping on board a sailing barge for a cruise on the River Orwell. Ipswich also has some landmarks, points of interest, parks, museums, architectural gems, and art galleries that should not be missed.