Where is The Cornhill and how do I get there?

The Cornhill is located in central Ipswich, Suffolk, with the postcode IP1 3BD. You can use that postcode to plan your route via a map or sat nav.

What are The Cornhill's opening hours?

The Cornhill is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can visit at any time.

Is The Cornhill suitable for families?

Yes, The Cornhill is considered child-friendly, making it a reasonable choice for a family visit.

Is The Cornhill wheelchair accessible?

The Cornhill is wheelchair accessible, so visitors with mobility requirements should be able to get around the site.

How do I contact The Cornhill?

You can reach The Cornhill by phone on 01473 432000.

Suffolk · Parks

The Cornhill

The Cornhill is a historic town square and public open space in Ipswich, Suffolk, with fountains, seating, and a programme of markets and live events throughout the year.

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The Cornhill

Right at the centre of Ipswich, this wide civic square sits in front of the Victorian Town Hall and has served as the town's main gathering place for centuries. The paved space features an integrated water feature, seating areas, and event lighting, and regularly hosts Ipswich Market, Christmas markets, outdoor screenings, and live music. Steps and ramps make it accessible for wheelchair users, and families are well catered for given the open layout and free-to-enter nature of the space.

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Child FriendlyWheelchair Accessible

Opening hours

Open 24/7

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1 Dec – 31 Mar

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Ipswich Portal

The Cornhill1 Dec – 31 Mar· 6am–11pmIpswich

Something extraordinary has arrived at the heart of Ipswich. The Ipswich Portal, a striking circular sculpture on the Cornhill, is the UK's first installation in the growing global Portal network, and it invites passers-by to do something genuinely remarkable: wave hello to a stranger on the…

1 Jan – 31 Mar

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Digby and Friends Adventure Trail

The Cornhill1 Jan – 31 MarIpswich

The Digby and Friends Adventure Trail is a free, self-guided augmented reality walking experience woven through Ipswich town centre, starting at the Cornhill. Using the dedicated Digby and Beattie app on your smartphone, you follow a trail map, scan each character's silhouette at its stop, and…

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