Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and crammed full of historic buildings including 12 medieval churches.
The wet dock and Victorian housing area have been preserved as Conservation areas and are well worth a visit.
Victorians left their mark on the town with the Old Custom House, the Town Hall and the Tolly Cobbold Brewery notable features.
The historic waterfront area has been undergoing a transformation and now trendy waterside apartments overlook Neptune Quay alongside new bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
For a fun event try and catch Maritime Ipswich, an annual weekend of fun and events including Dragon Boat racing and raft races.
