Castles · East of England
Ipswich Castle
In or near Belstead.
Ipswich Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
Hamish Griffin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ipswich Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 52.0580°, 1.1514°.
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Official information
Ipswich Castle is a historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the region's past. The venue hosts various cultural and community events, providing a space for gatherings and celebrations.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ipswich Castle was a medieval castle, now vanished, in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Ipswich Castle was built after the Norman conquest of England in the town of Ipswich; the exact location is uncertain, with the modern-day Ipswich arboretum or the mount near St Stephen's church being two possibilities. By the 12th century the Bigod family had come to dominate Suffolk, holding the title of the Earl of Norfolk and owning the four major castles of Framlingham, Bungay, Walton and Thetford. Tensions persisted throughout the period, however, between the Crown and the Bigods. Hugh Bigod was one of a group of dissenting barons during the Anarchy in the reign of King Stephen, and controlled Ipswich Castle. At the end of the conflict, Stephen struck into Hugh's territory and took…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.0580, 1.1514
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP1 3DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich — 1 km
- Official site
- www.ipswichhindusamaj.onesuffolk.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q6065551 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ipswich Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Ipswich Castle
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Tomcat Farm Caravan Services
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Suffolk Punch
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ipswich Castle?
- Ipswich Castle is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP1 3DR), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is Ipswich Castle?
- Ipswich Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ipswich Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP1 3DR.
- Is Ipswich Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ipswich Castle is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Ipswich Castle charge admission?
- Ipswich Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ipswich Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP1 3DR.