Christchurch Park was the first public park in Ipswich, opening in 1895. It extends over 33 hectares of picturesque grounds right in the heart of the town.
The park was officially 're-opened' in May 2008, after the completion of a £4.5 million restoration project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Ipswich Borough Council.
Facilities
Christchurch Park facilities include:
a children's play area
tennis courts
table tennis table
bowling greens
public toilets
refreshment kiosks
the Reg Driver Visitor and Education Centre.
Christchurch Park can be accessed via entrances at:
Soane Street
Westerfield Road
Bolton Lane
Henley Road
Fonnereau Road
Park Road.
Nearby car parks, blue badge parking and bus stops are shown on this transport map.
Events
Christchurch Park plays host to many events and activities all year round. The Wildlife and Education Rangers hold events such as nature walks, arts and crafts activities, storytelling and trails for children of all ages and the park also welcomes some of Ipswich's larger events, including Ipswich Music Day, the 11th Ipswich Scout Group's Firework Display and the Remembrance Day ceremony.
