Christchurch Park

An introduction to the park and key visitor information.

Find out the locations, opening times, and seasonal closing schedules for Ipswich’s parks, including details on facilities and accessibility.

The Reg Driver Visitor Centre was built as part of a £4.2 million Heritage Lottery Fund renovation of Christchurch Park.

Explore the park's diverse habitats and unique historic features.

Christchurch Park officially opened to the public in April 1895, but its history goes back to the 12th century.

"The Friends Group’s main goal is to care for the park for the benefit of the public and promote its wellbeing. Anyone with this goal is welcome to join.

Our Wildlife and Parks teams have created walks in 12 parks to protect wildlife, use less-frequented areas, and improve access to nature for wellbeing.