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Port of Ipswich

Port of Ipswich — major port in Suffolk, England.

Port of Ipswich, harbours & ports in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Derby Road · 1.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Port of Ipswich is a harbour in the United Kingdom. Managed by Associated British Ports. Wikidata describes it as: "major port in Suffolk, England". Coordinates: 52.0500°, 1.1667°.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Port of Ipswich can be dated to c.625. The name Ipswich was originally Gippeswyc, referring to the River Gyppes with a suffix derived from the Scandinavian term vik, which had evolved from meaning bay or inlet to mean landing-place, following the proliferation of merchants requiring places to unload their goods and conduct trade. Since 1997 the port has been run by Associated British Ports.

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Background

Description

With the creation of the Wet Dock in 1837, the management of the port was significantly altered. No longer was Common Quay the only place goods could legally be unloaded.

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Coordinates
52.0500, 1.1667
County
Suffolk
District
Ipswich
Parish
Ipswich, unparished area
Postcode
IP3 0FJ
Parliamentary constituency
Ipswich
Nearest railway station
Derby Road1.1 km
Official site
www.abports.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port of Ipswich?
Port of Ipswich is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP3 0FJ), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
Who runs Port of Ipswich?
Port of Ipswich is operated by Associated British Ports.
Is Port of Ipswich a protected site?
Yes — Port of Ipswich is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Port of Ipswich?
The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP3 0FJ.