Holywells Park

Sightseeing attraction | Ipswich | England | United Kingdom

Historic park in Ipswich

The "Holywells Park" in Ipswich, England, is a vast, historic park that stands out not only for its natural beauty, but also for its cultural significance. The park is a popular leisure destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a mix of well-kept garden areas, wooded areas, and open grassy spaces. Particularly notable is the peaceful atmosphere that transports visitors into a tranquil oasis, ideal for walks, picnics, and leisure activities.

Recreational activities in Holywells Park

The park has a long history dating back to the 18th century when it was originally established as a private garden of a wealthy landowner. Today, it is a public park that provides a wide range of recreational opportunities. The well-maintained ponds that thread through the park and the numerous trees that provide pleasant shade and support a varied flora and fauna are particularly striking. These water features are not only visually appealing but also home to numerous bird species that are often observed by nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Peaceful atmosphere in parks

Another highlight of the park is the lovingly restored "Holywells House," a historic building located within the park complex. The house offers insight into the history of the region and holds cultural significance today. The garden surrounding the house is designed with flower beds, hedges, and pathways, inviting visitors to take a relaxed stroll. The park also provides numerous seating areas, allowing visitors to enjoy nature in peace.

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Cliff Lane
IP3 0PG Ipswich

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Opening hours

Sunday8:00 - 16:45
Monday8:00 - 16:45
Tuesday8:00 - 16:45
Wednesday8:00 - 16:45
Thursday8:00 - 16:45
Friday8:00 - 16:45
Saturday8:00 - 16:45

Reviews

1921 Reviews

Moira Richardson
26.02.2025

What a lovely park. My dog loves going there.
Rob Hollingworth
22.02.2025

Green, clean and very spacious. A really good park for children of all ages and lots of nature/ woodland
Peter Ferrie
07.02.2025

Ya that park is really nice and it's massive u can get lost but it's nice place go for long walk and there nice cafe near by very nice staff lot of history around that park u must visit it when u can
Clau Mora
06.02.2025

Beautiful park, toilets service, coffee shop close to the greenhouse, very familiar place
Jacqui Grimsey
26.01.2025

So much wildlife, great cafe, play park and toilet the facilities.
Dr.Ahmad Sanad
20.04.2024

Though no car parking, the place looks great (considering a small city as Ipswich), peaceful, part of the park feels like Forrest, meaning that it is not landscaped, walking through trees and muds sometimes 😄. It is a nice and I can’t stop second recommend it after Christchurch park
Mark
14.01.2025

Been coming here since I was born always a favourite place
Grace Kane
28.12.2024

We went to the illuminate Ipswich event tonight and it was beautiful. We had never been and found the directions to be poor, they need far more signage and a digital map which needs to include best spots for parking and what entrances are open. Other than that it was excellent.
R W
22.04.2019

Visited for Illuminate. What a spectacle! During the day, our favourite park in Ipswich. Quiet corners for wildlife (even a secret Remembrance garden) and a huge renovated children's play area with water play in warmer months. The Stables cafe is usually open for tasty coffee and food in the historic stables yard. The renovated greenhouse is beautiful. Well worth 2 or more hours of exploration. Parking for blue badge holders, but more parking by the local shops on the south side of the park.
Suzanne Deaves
07.01.2025

Attended the christmas light trial, while I understand this was here first time. The trail was very muddy, some bits weren't lit very well so myself and others I was with were using phone torches to see. Hopefully next year will be better after having had some feed back. I was disappointed with this after having gone to colchester zoo light display.
Killian Orannis
06.01.2025

Muddy and poorly thought-out.
gavin hyde
27.12.2024

Fantastic light display over Christmas
f1ten1
28.12.2024

Always a pleasant walk through Holywell Park.
Dale C
28.12.2024

This was a very nice place we had a coffee and a cake and a very nice walk around the park never been here before but it's well worth a look
Jef Van oevelen
18.12.2024

Really well set up lovely display a credit to Ipswich, drinks were good but expensive on the whole a great hours walk
Bruce
30.10.2021

Went for 'Illuminate Ipswich' bit disappointing, no cohesion, storyline to the light displays, just random collections. There was only one hot food stall, and the walk to the exit was a bit of a nightmare! Muddy, slippery, and poorly lit!

 

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