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Ipswich School Heritage Open Morning

25 Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SG

  • 07 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Ipswich School will be opening its doors for a fascinating tour of the school’s long history on Saturday 7 September, as part of Heritage Open Days 2024.

Tours will take place at 9am, 10am and 11am. There is no need to book – visitors can simply arrive at the reception of the main school building on Henley Road.

Visitors will get an insight into Ipswich School’s history, from before 1399 – the earliest written record of the school – to the present day, including:

Links to Cardinal Wolsey, and the only school mentioned in the works of Shakespeare
The Grade II listed library designed by Birkin Haward, with stained glass windows by John Piper
The Old Town Library featuring books dating back to 1400s, which Ipswich School holds on behalf of the town

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:
0900, 1000, 1100

Location & directions

25 Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3SG

Directions:
Visitors should head to Ipswich School's main reception accessed via Henley Road. The entrance is opposite traffic lights which lead into Christchurch Park.
Contact on day:
Reception

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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