"Ipswich is much better than it used to be," opined some people at a gig at The Thomas Wolsey pub, "Especially St Peter's Street and the Quayside." The old industrial and harbour buildings have now been transformed into apartments, bars and restaurants. There is a surprising number of medieval houses amongst the town centre streets. Some churches have been turned into arts venues and tourist information centres. Between doing chores on the boat I have enjoyed visiting some local pubs, looking round the amazing Tudor Christchurch Mansion and the classic Victorian style museum. Day trips included a visit to the Gaffers after the East Coast Race at Brightlingsea and to family in Harwich.
A rest from sailing has been no bad thing, but now I am looking forward to setting sail on Thursday: Destination Ramsgate.
The Quayside at Ipswich
Christchurch Mansion
The Thomas Wolsey
Brightlingsea
Air sea rescue demonstration at Harwich Maritime Festival
A lively sea at the breakwater in Harwich
A pair of Toucans at Ipswich Museum
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Location:Neptune Quay,Ipswich,United Kingdom
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