St. Pancras Church

A mishmash of architectural styles and varied dining options fill this district that cuts through the site of a former Dominican friary.

Set amid the gentrified buildings of Ipswich Waterfront, this classical landmark stands as a reminder of the town’s importance as a maritime trading center.

Ornamental plasterwork and a well-preserved interior decorate this large building that was a family home in the medieval era and now serves as a shop.

Decorative floor tiles, a soaring spire and Victorian-era stained-glass windows are striking features of this church with 900 years of history.

Founded by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the 16th century, a short-lived elite school has this portal as its only surviving feature.

Student life in Ipswich is everywhere as you wander between the modern faculty buildings of this institution of higher education.