Historic houses · East of England
The Old Custom House
In or near Belstead.
The Old Custom House — house in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Old Custom House is a historic house in Suffolk, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The original architect was John Medland Clark. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Ipswich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area IP4.
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Official information
The Old Custom House offers escape room experiences where participants solve puzzles and clues to escape within a set time limit. It is suitable for groups of friends, families, and colleagues, providing a fun and challenging activity.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Custom House is a historic building located in Ipswich, Suffolk, within the East of England. Designed by architect John Medland Clark, it is a Grade II* listed building, reflecting its architectural significance. The site is also part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.0528, 1.1589
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP4 1BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Phone
- +44 1255 442700
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17535282 (CC0)
- commons: Ipswich IP4, Suffolk. (geograph 3488980).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Custom House?
- The Old Custom House is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 1BY), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is The Old Custom House?
- The Old Custom House — house in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Old Custom House?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP4 1BY.
- Is The Old Custom House a listed building?
- The Old Custom House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Old Custom House a protected site?
- Yes — The Old Custom House is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Old Custom House?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 1BY.