Parks & Open Spaces
Discover parks and open spaces in Ipswich, from Christchurch Park and Holywells to the Waterfront and countryside trails. Enjoy green spaces for walks, play and relaxation.
Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park, Ipswich, UK
The land became parkland and was named Alexandra Park after the wife of Edward VII. In June 1904 the park was officially opened to the public.
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Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve
Bobbits Lane car park, Footpath, Pinewood, Ipswich, UK
Bobbits Lane Nature Reserve is a nature reserve, situated nearby to the suburb Thorington Park, as well as near Stoke Park. 16.1 hectares (40 acres) owned by Ipswich Borough Council and managed by the Greenways Countryside Project.
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Bourne Park
Bourne Park, Ipswich, UK
Popular community park offering a swimming pool, playground, nature trails & open green space.
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Broom Hill Park
Broom Hill Park, Westwood Avenue, Ipswich, UK
For many years this was a privately owned hilltop wood on the outskirts of Ipswich called Broom Hill. In the 19th and early 20th century the land between the hill and Norwich Road was sold for housing. Broom Hill Road for example was built in 1888.
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Castle Hill Park
Recreation Ground, Ipswich IP1 6AH, UK
Ipswich has 93 play areas which are managed by the Borough Council. These facilities range from large installations in the major parks to smaller community areas in local neighbourhoods.
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Chantry Park
Chantry Park, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, UK
Chantry Park is the largest park in Ipswich and extends over 124 acres. Chantry Park was opened to the public on 17 May 1928.
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Chantry Walled Garden
Activlives Chantry Walled Garden Project, Ipswich, UK
Chantry Walled Garden is a heritage walled garden in a public park, with flower borders and vegetable-growing areas, as well as extensive glasshouses as part of our plant nursery.
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