Museums · East of England
Ipswich Transport Museum
In or near Playford.
Ipswich Transport Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ipswich Transport Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Ipswich Transport Museum showcases a diverse collection of over 100 transport and engineering artifacts from the Ipswich area. Visitors can explore various vehicles including buses, bicycles, and fire engines, as well as items from notable local engineering companies. The museum is maintained by dedicated volunteers and offers insights into the region's transport history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ipswich Transport Museum is located in Ipswich, East of England. The museum showcases the history of transport in the region, featuring a range of vehicles and exhibits related to local transport heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0405, 1.1965
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP3 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Phone
- +44 1473715666
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/245555926 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ipswich Transport Museum?
- Ipswich Transport Museum is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP3 9JD), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is Ipswich Transport Museum?
- Ipswich Transport Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ipswich Transport Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP3 9JD.
- Is Ipswich Transport Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Ipswich Transport Museum is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ipswich Transport Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP3 9JD.