Top rated Historical landmarks in Ipswich, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated May, 2023)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Ipswich

Experience the best that Ipswich has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 26 places from Historical landmark category.

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Flatford & Constable Country

Historical landmark

👍👍 Rain wouldn't stop us to go to Flatford, beautiful place with natural garden to look some inspiration, cafe and place to have a picnic, I wouldn't ask for more especially when easily available for mobility disabled person.

$$ $$

4.80 (226 reviews) (~14.23 km from centre)

Hadleigh Railway Walk

Hiking area

👍👍 Quite an easy and accessible walk along the trackbed of the Hadleigh branch. The path is well maintained and mostly flat with parking at both ends. The walk is about 2 miles there and 2 miles back and mostly wooded.

4.70 (46 reviews) (~11.01 km from centre)

Landguard Fort

Fortress

Vast military structure dating from the 18th century, site of the Royal Marines' first land battle.

4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~17.54 km from centre)

Naze Tower

Historical landmark

This 18th-century, 8-story tower features an art gallery, a museum & a rooftop viewing platform.

4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~23.43 km from centre)

Kentwell Hall

Tourist attraction

Red brick stately home hosting historical re-enactments and events with parkland, gardens and farm.

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~29.97 km from centre)

Harwich Redoubt Fort

Historical landmark

Built in 1808, this circular fort features a museum that displays some of the original cannons.

4.60 (842 reviews) (~15.91 km from centre)

Willy Lott's House

Historical landmark

Landmark 16th-century home on the River Stour featured in a prominent local artist's paintings.

$$ $$

4.60 (209 reviews) (~14.24 km from centre)

St Peter's by the Waterfront

Art center

Traditional-style former church converted into a music and arts centre, with regular concerts.

4.60 (112 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

Ancient Famous Oak Tree

Historical landmark

👍👍 Yes, well... It's pretty big (see photo). Pretty old, and pretty cool. Recommended

4.60 (78 reviews) (~5.01 km from centre)

Jumbo Water Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 I like this piece of architecture. You can't go in it and there has been damage done by vandals. After years of neglect work is being done on it, so sometime I'm hoping that a visit will be possible'

4.60 (41 reviews) (~25.73 km from centre)

The Crooked House, Lavenham

Historical landmark

👍👍 House is situated in the middle of the best preserved medieval village in England with lots of half timbered houses and tea rooms.

4.60 (38 reviews) (~25.08 km from centre)

Framlingham Castle

Castle

Once refuge to Mary Tudor pre-coronation, this castle offers magnificent views, exhibits and events.

4.50 (4.5K reviews) (~22.7 km from centre)

Ipswich Waterfront

Tourist attraction

Developed boat dock area with lodging, dining & cocktail spots, plus a paved promenade.

4.50 (2.6K reviews) (~0.93 km from centre)

Orford Castle

Castle

Unique polygonal tower keep built by Henry II, with a chapel/kitchen/other chambers in the turrets.

4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~26.14 km from centre)

Ha'penny Pier

Historical landmark

👍👍 Ha'penny Pier is an absolutely essential visiting point in Harwich Town because it truly seems to capture the maritime character of this unique tiny port. Ha'penny Pier is itself of very limited size, but this is all part of its quaint appeal, having survived a fire that destroyed its full length. T...

4.50 (801 reviews) (~15.25 km from centre)

National Trust - Kyson Hill

Park

👍👍 Panoramic views of the River Deben. Quiet places to meditate. A wide variety of plants and wildlife. Great place to walk dogs and for children to play and experience nature.

$$ $$

4.50 (118 reviews) (~11.05 km from centre)

Balkerne Gate

Historical landmark

Stone ruins of a large gateway with arched entrances, constructed circa the 1st century.

4.50 (110 reviews) (~25.79 km from centre)

Saxtead Green Post Mill

Historical landmark

👍👍 A Very Lovely Windmill To Visit

4.50 (95 reviews) (~21.75 km from centre)

Mistley Towers

Historical landmark

👍 Intriguing & distinctive matching pair of towers that have become symbolic of Mistley, whether the town is approached by road or river. The Towers are all that remain of the original St. Mary's church where the town's tiny churchyard was sited. The existing nave was extended at the east & west ends...

4.50 (78 reviews) (~13.47 km from centre)

St John's Abbey Gate

Heritage building

This circa-1400 gatehouse with intricate decorative details is all that remains of St. John's Abbey.

4.50 (72 reviews) (~25.77 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Ipswich, United Kingdom