Suffolk Record Office - Ipswich

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