Reg Driver Visitor and Education Centre

The Reg Driver Visitor Centre was established through a £4.2 million Heritage Lottery Fund refurbishment of Christchurch Park. It serves as a hub for park information and education, and is available for meetings and events.

James 'Reg' Driver was the first chairman of the Friends of Christchurch Park, President of the Ipswich brand of the Royal British Legion and an Ipswich Borough Councillor (1976 - 1990). He spent his life serving both his home town of Ipswich and his country. During the Second World War, he served with the Royal Corps of Signals, was captured in north Africa and became a prisoner of war. Naming the visitor centre after him is a fitting tribute to a great man.

Opening hours

• May - August: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• September - April: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Closed: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Facilities and booking

The Centre's main room can be hired for meetings and events. For more information, please contact the visitor centre reception.

Location and contact details

The Reg Driver Visitor Centre is situated by the Bolton Lane entrance of Christchurch Park.

• Address:

  Reg Driver Visitor Centre
  Christchurch Park
  Ipswich, IP4 2BX

• Telephone: 

  01473 433516

A PDF of an Ordnance Survey map showing nearby parking facilities is available for download below.

• Map - Reg Driver Centre (PDF)