Who we are
Suffolk Record Office
Gatacre Road
Ipswich
IP1 2LQ
Telephone: 01473 584541 (Searchroom)
Telephone: 01473 584560 (Public Service Manager)
Fax: 01473 584533
Email:
ipswich.ro@libher.suffolkcc.gov.uk
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Opening times
| Monday |
9.00am-5.00pm |
| Tuesday |
9.00am-5.00pm |
| Wednesday |
9.00am-5.00pm |
| Thursday |
9.00am-5.00pm |
| Friday |
9.00am-5.00pm |
| Saturday |
9.00am-5.00pm |
| Sunday |
Closed |
To avoid disappointment, please book film and fiche machines in
advance.
What we do
The Ipswich Record Office handles original documents for the
eastern parishes of Suffolk. If you want more information why
not get in touch with us?
Where we are
The Office is situated at the former Bramford Road school, just
over one mile north-west of Ipswich town centre.
It is easily reached by car from the A14 (Bury St Edmunds,
Cambridge and Midlands) via Norwich Road or Bramford Road, from the
A12 and A1214 (Colchester and London) via London Road and Yarmouth
Road, and from the A12 and A1214 (Woodbridge and Lowestoft) via
Colchester Road and Valley Road.
Car parking is available on site, the entrance to this is in
Gatacre Road (closed after office hours).
Ipswich Bus services 8 and 8b (ASDA via Whitehouse) from Tower
Ramparts operate every 10 minutes and stop outside the Record
Office. Taxis are available at Ipswich Rail Station, alternatively
take any bus to Tower Ramparts and then catch the number 8 or
8b.
Useful links
Map of where we are
Find out more about Ipswich including recommended
accommodation
Plan your journey with the help of Travel Line East Anglia
Public
transport in Ipswich