Things to do in and around Ipswich

Ipswich has a population of 130,000 and a selection of good restaurants, pubs and bars.  There is a fantastic choice of activities, clubs and societies in Suffolk.  If in doubt your colleagues and fellow trainees will have suggestions – most hobbies will be covered by the 70 or so staff of the anaesthetics department.  It is also easy to reach Cambridge, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds & London via train.

Quayside

Alongside the newly built apartments are many restaurants and bars, including:

Isaacs 4 bars in one, ideal for post work social activities
Bistro on the Quay Good prix fixe menu and à la carte menu
Aurora Probably the best cocktails in Ipswich

Elsewhere

Briarbank bar and brewery Beers brewed onsite in their own microbrewery. Tours available
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall Accommodation, good food and a great location. A popular choice for functions

Coffee

Applaud
The Green Room

Sport

The are 10+ gyms to choose from, including speciality gyms (CrossFit, Women only etc.

Crown pools Public swimming
Ipswich Bicycle Club run Saturday morning social rides
Ipswich Park Run
Clip ‘N Climb Ipswich
There a numerous sailing clubs near Ipswich. Casual water sports and equipment hire are available at Alton Water

Arts

Dance East in the Jerwood Dance House on the waterfront is the home of dance in the East of England
The Wolsey produces a dynamic programme of theatre and hosts touring work of the highest quality

Countryside

Framlingham Site of the castle Ed Sheeran wrote the song about
Southwold (pictured) and Aldeburgh are consistently rated as top 10 beachside towns

Woodbridge, another picturesque town with a wealth of entertainment, is situated on the river Deben. It is easily accessible by train from Ipswich

More ideas

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