Retirement properties in Ipswich

Ipswich balances the charm of a small town with the amenities of a much larger settlement.

• Groceries 
  Ipswich is home to most of the well known supermarkets from Aldi to Waitrose as well as a variety of independent butchers, delicatessens and bakeries. 
• Shops 
  In the heart of Ipswich’s pedestrianised centre, you’ll find all the high street favourites as well as independent stories. Try Sailmakers Shopping Centre  or the Buttermarket Centre.  Alternatively, buzzy, multi-cultural Norwich Road is packed with unique shops and eateries.
• Healthcare 
  Ipswich Hospital is just a 15-minute drive from the centre. GP surgeries include Ivy Street Medical Practice and Barrack Lane Medical Centre. There are also a range of dentists, opticians and pharmacies spread across town. 

Whether you enjoy art, history, boat trips or wildlife, there’s plenty to enjoy from our retirement homes in Ipswich. 

• Soak up local history at the Ipswich Museum or Ipswich Transport Museum.
• Indulge in edible treats from cafes and traditional pubs or restaurants serving curries, seafood, Italian, Thai and more.
• Stroll along Ipswich’s famous waterfront, explore streets full of medieval architecture or roam in the greenery of Holywells Park.
• Take in the scenic boat trips up the River Orwell.
• Grandchildren and adults alike will love Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park and Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm. 
• Sports and leisure facilities include swimming pools, health centres, libraries and cinemas. 
• Choose from numerous local golf courses including Ipswich Golf Club, established in 1895.

Ipswich has excellent transport connections, with plenty of routes to nearby towns and cities. Public transport is a great alternative to cars.

• By car
  Via the A14 and A137, you can reach Colchester in under 40 minutes and the seaside town of Felixstowe in under 30 minutes. 
• By bus
  Buses regularly run to nearby Stowmarket, Felixstowe and Colchester. Free travel bus passes are available for retirees for all services except the park-and-ride, which offers a discount. 
• By rail
  Ipswich train station provides excellent service to the East of England and beyond, including Cambridge, Norwich, and London. 
• By air
  London Stansted Airport is your closest international airport and can be accessed in an hour and 15 minutes by road.