Originally a seaport, Ipswich has undergone major rebuilding throughout the mid-twentieth century, transforming the town into a residential and commercial hub. Nowadays, the vibrant area is dotted with bars, cafés, and restaurants overlooking the water’s edge.
Whether you prefer to be close to the train station, the Marina, or in the centre of town, as a business traveller you can always find a great selection of serviced apartments in Ipswich. From contemporary converted foundry apartments to stately townhouses or an airy open-plan layout, there's always plenty of choice. You can choose an apartment with or without concierge services and, when it comes to the marina serviced properties, many have floor-to-ceiling glass windows for that perfect view.
Our short-term Ipswich accommodation and corporate apartments are all fitted with modern conveniences, including a fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Many of our serviced apartments have on-site parking while most have lift access. Weekly domestic cleaning is standard in the majority of Situ’s short-term accommodation in Ipswich.
Located ten kilometres inland on the banks of the River Orwell, the large port town of Ipswich once boasted the kingdom’s greatest and most essential dock and was a massive economic force thanks to its wool trade. It is now the hub of Suffolk county and has a population of around 136,000.
Ipswich has substantial road and transport links, being both on the Great Eastern Main Line railway and the A12 road. The town is 67 miles (108 km) northeast of London, 45 miles (72 km) southeast of Cambridge, and 40 miles (64 km) south of Norwich.
Around 85% of economically-active residents are in employment — 5% higher than the national average. One-fifth of these class themselves as working in a skilled trade. The next highest category is shared by 'associate professional’ and ‘technical and administrative/secretarial’ — both with approximately 15% of the working population. Another 11% work in caring, leisure, and other services.
Around 84% of all companies in Ipswich are small businesses with 0 to 5 employees.
Voted as the third happiest place to live in the UK and considered to be Suffolk’s liveliest town, Ipswich offers a rich maritime history together with a mix of architectural styles. Go to Soane Street in the heart of Ipswich town centre and visit the stately twelfth-century Christchurch Mansion, or perhaps drop in to Ipswich Museum.
For those who enjoy theatre, you have a choice between New Wolsey Theatre and Ipswich Regent Theatre with its top musicals and big-name comedians.
For nature lovers, the city has a good selection of parks to explore, including Alexandra Park in the centre of town, Holywells Park just north of the waterfront, or Alton Water, Suffolk’s largest reservoir.
Whatever you choose to do while you are here, you can rest assured knowing that staying in one of Situ’s serviced apartments in Ipswich means that you’ll have everything you need for a great stay.
The nearest airport to Ipswich is Southend, which is thirty-nine miles away and takes one hour by car. Stansted Airport is the same time and distance away and is served by one direct National Express bus journey of one-and-a-half hours.
London Gatwick is accessible by train via London Bridge and London Liverpool Street, the journey taking around two hours and twenty minutes.
Ipswich is served by Great Anglia and has its main railway station on Burrell Road, which is a fifteen-minute walk from the centre of town. The station is on the InterCity mainline to London (1 hour 10 minutes) and offers direct links to Colchester (18 minutes), Stratford (1 hour), Bury St. Edmunds (35 minutes), Cambridge (1 hour 30 minutes), Peterborough (1 hour 30 minutes), Norwich (40 minutes), and numerous other places.
Ipswich also has a smaller railway station called ‘Derby Road' on the Felixstowe branch line.
Ipswich has a free shuttle bus (No. 37) that runs in a loop around the town centre every 15 minutes Monday to Friday, and 20 more lines belonging to Ipswich Buses circulating within the town itself.
First Eastern County Buses offers the ‘Village Links’ services, linking many South Suffolk villages and towns to the north and east of Ipswich with Ipswich, Woodbridge, or Felixstowe.
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