Holywells Park — Attraction in Ipswich

Holywells Park in Ipswich, located near the scenic Waterfront Marina and with a path to Cliff Lane School, is a vibrant green space rich in history and teeming with life. During autumn, the park transforms with stunning colors, drawing families, cyclists, dog walkers, and photographers who capture its seasonal beauty.

Throughout the park, informative boards provide insights into Holywells’ ancient history and its role during the war periods, adding a historical layer to the natural surroundings. The wildlife here adds to the charm, with squirrels darting around and a variety of birds creating a lively, natural soundtrack that makes each visit a unique experience.

Families can enjoy the well-equipped children’s play area, and the cozy cafe at one of the exits is perfect for refreshments. Alongside warm drinks and snacks, the cafe offers a delightful selection of ice creams, an ideal treat on warmer days. Visitors can also purchase real honey from a small store within the park, bringing a touch of local flavor to the outing.

While some paths include a steep section that might be a mild challenge, it only adds to the park’s adventurous feel. On school days, parents use the park as a scenic route to Cliff Lane School, creating a friendly, communal atmosphere. With its blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and history, Holywells Park is a gem that provides a relaxing and enriching escape...

A gorgeous park with lots of green space for playing ball and picnics. Great playarea for children of all ages along with an accessible wheelchair swing and a splash area. Toilets right beside playarea too. This was our first time visiting here so it's possible my 2 criticisms of it may be wrong. Firstly having followed directions from the hospital using Google maps we spotted a sign for the park with a P on (for car parking), unfortunately this car park was for disabled and permit holders only. We spotted a sign selling duck food to help support the park and happily bought a nice size bag. I appreciate that ducks are wild and free to go wherever they want, but we failed to find any! I'm not certain if there was a pond that we missed, walked around the stream surrounding the play area and found a family of geese sitting surrounded by uneaten duck food and 2 moorhens. We would definitely return if we were in that part of...

We visited Holywells Park, and to be honest I was a little surprised to find this place - it was really nice! There's a few little paths that can be followed, and there is a nice mix of open areas where you can have a kick about with the kids, and tree areas to play hide and seek! The park has a kiosk to get a drink / food as well as a cafe. There are also some toilets, which are much needed if visiting with the kids! In the centre of the park is a large playground with a small splash area.

We found the park to be tidy and clean, and having the kids playground in the middle didn't take away from the beauty of the rest of the park as it is surrounded by trees.

Really impressed with this park, and will likely visit again at...