Walks

SUPER GUIDED WALKS FOR KIDS

Ipswich Tourist Information Centre and the Blue Badge Tourist Guides have produced a brilliant programme of guided walks to help you discover more about our town.

The sessions are fun, informative, and ideal for 8-12 year olds but others with a genuine interest are welcome to come and join in.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, who may accompany free of charge.
Numbers are limited so book now at the Tourist Information Centre, St. Stephens Church, St. Stephens Lane to avoid disappointment.
Telephone 01473 258070 or email tourist@ipswich.gov.uk

HORRIBLE HISTORY OF IPSWICH

Dates: (Wednesdays) 28th July, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August plus Friday 6th August.
Time: 10.30am (lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours)
Cost: £3.00
History as you never experienced it before.
Discover the horrible things that have happened in Ipswich - diseases, death, what our ancestors did with their poo, executions, grave robbers, and worse!

Woody, Suffolk’s most famous bear, from the Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, is coming to Ipswich on Wednesday 28th July. He will be visiting the town’s Tourist Information Centre, in St. Stephens Church, St. Stephens Lane from 10.00.

 Woody will be at the Tourist Information Centre to send off the first Children’s Guided Walk of the summer holidays (the “Horrible History of Ipswich”) which commences there. Everyone is welcome to come and meet Woody who will also be handing out discount vouchers to all, giving everyone the chance to save money on their visits to Pleasurewood Hills throughout the Summer.

WINDOWS, WALLS AND SO MUCH MORE!

Date: (Fridays) 30th July and 13th August
Time 10.30am (lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours)
Cost £3.00
Have fun discovering the fantastic variety of architecture in Ipswich and the materials that ingenious architects and builders have used through hundreds of years - including glass, flint, pigs blood, and horse hair!

I'VE NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE

Dates: Friday 20th August
Time: 10.30am (lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours)
Cost: £3.00
A fun walk where you will discover all sorts of things about Ipswich you have probably never seen before (but may walk past every day) - including George and the Dragon, a green face staring down at you, and a secret door!

GREEN CORNERS OF IPSWICH

Date: Friday 27th August
Time: 10.30am (lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours)
Cost: £3.00
Become an “Eco Detective” and discover rare trees, plants, and all sorts of green spaces right here in the heart of Ipswich.
Visit the site of a renowned botanist's garden and hear about Ipswich's connections with Charles Darwin!
As well as these super themed walks the Ipswich Tourist Guides lead regular walks in the town every Tuesday and Thursday at 2.15pm.
Families are welcome and a leaflet is available from the Tourist Information Centre.