Where is Holywells Park?

Holywells Park is a beautiful open space near the heart of Ipswich, Suffolk. There are 4 entrances to the park, they are Cliff Lane, Myrtle Road, Bishop’s Hill and Nacton Road. Blue Badge parking is available at the Cliff Lane entrance and public parking at Athena Hall off Duke Street, IP3 0DT.
Hollywells Park walled garden

Friends of Holywells Park

The Friends of Holywells Park is a volunteer group established in 2001. We aim to increase local knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Holywells Park, a 67-acre area of parkland near Ipswich Waterfront. Ipswich is the County Town of the largely rural county of Suffolk, England. Find out more…

Event in Holywells Park, Ipswich

Park News & Events

For park events, keep an eye on our events page here, our Facebook & Twitter sites and notice boards. You can call Park Reception on 01473 433990

See pictures of the Wassail Event (6-1-2024)

Rare otter filmed bathing in Holywells Park – see BBC website 


						
Pond in Holywells Park, Ipswich

Park Opening Times

A whistle is blown when locking time commences so please make your way to the nearest exit.

List of Park Opening Times here

 

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This website was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund for the Holywells Parks for People restoration project

Supported by Ipswich Borough Council
Whilst the Friends of Holywells Park shares a common aim and works in close collaboration with Ipswich Borough Council, it is an independent body, serving the needs of members and visitors alike. See IBC website

Holywells Park Holywells Park @Holywellspark The New Children's Play Area in Holywells Park will be officially opened at 12 noon on Saturday 8th April 2023 #Ipswich 2 months ago
Holywells Park Holywells Park @Holywellspark A date for the 2023 Diary! Wassail in the Orchard – 8 January 2023 1pm. Meet in the Walled garden near the Stable B… https://t.co/yOJXfnRXl0 2 months ago
Holywells Park Holywells Park @Holywellspark Don't forget that tomorrow (15 October) is Apple Day in Holywells Park, #Ipswich, #Suffolk Find out more here… https://t.co/ndQQJrVQBF 2 months ago
Holywells Park Holywells Park @Holywellspark Apple Day - 15 October 11am - 2pm featuring children's activities and refreshments. #Holywells #Ipswich https://t.co/hZsJV1MOr6 3 months ago
Holywells Park Holywells Park @Holywellspark Check out events in (or near) Holywells Park including our AGM, Hertiage Open Days and Apple Day #Ipswich #Suffolk https://t.co/reyfT3SMSF 3 months ago
Holywells Park Holywells Park @Holywellspark The Friends of Holywells Park AGM 2022 will be held on 8th September at 19:00, Stable Block, Holywells Park. Please… https://t.co/DR3csLRmi8 3 months ago
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