St Mary at the Elms

The design of this modern office building follows the curvature of medieval streets. Take a guided tour during Ipswich Heritage Open Days.

This modest bronze statue honors a locally born statesman who is notable for being the former alms-giver for King Henry VIII.

Ornamental plasterwork and a well-preserved interior decorate this large building that was a family home in the medieval era and now serves as a shop.

Decorative floor tiles, a soaring spire and Victorian-era stained-glass windows are striking features of this church with 900 years of history.

Displays of exotic animals, ancient Egyptian artifacts and millennia-old fossils showcase ethnographic and natural history from countries around the world.

Learn about the local history of Ipswich when you spend time at Jean Ingelow House and Archway. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.