Orwell Country Park is Ipswich's newest park and stands on the estuary of the beautiful River Orwell.
The River Orwell in April, taken from Pipers Vale. ©Matt Berry
A leaflet about Orwell Country Park and its facilities is available to download here:
Please download the latest Orwell Country Park newsletter to find out more about the park and events taking place:
Woodland Management
Pipers Vale Woodland Regeneration
Rangers are breathing new life into a misused area of woodland at Pipers Vale with the help of pupils from nearby Moorland Road Primary School. Read an update on what has been happening here:
Bridge Wood - Woodland Management
Rangers held an event at Bridge Wood in March where horses were used to remove previously felled timber. An update on the event and the Woodland Management Programme can be downloaded here:
Events
If you would like any information or find out about events held at Orwell Country Park please telephone 01473 433993 or email country.park@ipswich.gov.uk.
A Dusk Chorus
Wednesday 7th May at 7.00pm.
Join Ipswich Borough Council Wildlife and Education Rangers and enjoy a relaxing evening stroll through the peaceful settings of Pipers Vale Local Nature Reserve, taking in the historic Gainsborough Lane as well as Elm Hill. We will be listening for summer migrants and resident bird species, with the Ranger giving useful tips on how to identify these birds by their call. Hopefully we will hear the unmistakeable mesmerising song of the nightingale. This part of Orwell Country Park is beautiful of an evening with the sun setting over the River Orwell.
This is a booking event with limited numbers so don't miss out - book now on 01473 433994.
The Orwell Walk
This annual walk, organised by The Rotary Club of Ipswich East, will take place on Sunday 8th June 2008. Following a route along the River Orwell, participants can choose to walk between 3 and 25 miles. Last year's walk raised over £60,000.
For further information visit www.orwellwalk.org.uk (opens in a new window)
Ipswich Turn on the Tap Sponsored Walk
This sponsored walk is taking place on Saturday 21st June.
Further information is available here: Turn on the Tap Walk
The foreshore at low tide, taken at dawn. ©Matt Berry