Parks · East of England
Alexandra Park
In or near Belstead.
Alexandra Park — park in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Alexandra Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0536°, 1.1680°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alexandra Park is situated between Grove Lane, Kings Avenue and Back Hamlet, Ipswich.
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Background
History
In 1903, the Ipswich Corporation purchased one of six packages of land which was formerly part of the Hill House Estate and home of the Byles family. 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.
Description
The park is mainly gently sloped grass area. It includes a children's play area and public toilets. It also is host to the May Day Festival in Ipswich, held usually on the closest Sunday to May 1. The park has a natural slope from Grove Lane down to Kings Avenue. This permits views of the surrounding areas, including the Orwell Bridge, the docks area and many of the town's ancient churches such as St Mary le Tower and its prominent spire.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0536, 1.1680
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP3 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.suffolkarchives.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4720716 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alexandra Park, Ipswich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alexandra Park, Ipswich - geograph.org.uk - 4036136.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alexandra Park?
- Alexandra Park is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP3 8AJ), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is Alexandra Park?
- Alexandra Park — park in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alexandra Park?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP3 8AJ.
- Is Alexandra Park a protected site?
- Yes — Alexandra Park is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Alexandra Park free to visit?
- Yes, Alexandra Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alexandra Park?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP3 8AJ.