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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ipswich

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ipswich, England

Updated March 14, 2023

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Statue of Cardinal Wolsey

Ipswich, England

Cardinal Wolsey Statue

A surprisingly approachable statue of the man who dominated King Henry VIII's government.
The Famous Giles Family

Ipswich, England

The Famous Giles Family

These iconic characters honor Carl Giles, who brought humor to newspaper readers for almost 50 years.
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The ogre's watchful eyes.

Ipswich, England

The Ogre of Eagle Street

This monstrous face has watched over the passersby for centuries.
0 miles from Ipswich
Tattingstone Wonder.

Tattingstone, England

Tattingstone Wonder

An 18th-century estate owner thought these cottages were an eyesore, so he artfully disguised them as a church.
5 miles from Ipswich
The Manningtree Ox

Manningtree, England

The Manningtree Ox

This sculpture pays homage to Shakespeare and his reference to a Manningtree tradition.
8 miles from Ipswich
A House for Essex

Manningtree, England

A House for Essex

This surreal art house looks like a geometric version of a small chapel.
8 miles from Ipswich

Mistley, England

Old Knobbley

This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.
8 miles from Ipswich
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