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The Wilderness Pond

The Wilderness Pond is a wildlife refuge and green space within Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, open daily from 7am to 9pm.

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The Wilderness Pond

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The Wilderness Pond

Tucked inside historic Christchurch Park in Ipswich, The Wilderness Pond sits within one of Suffolk's most visited urban green spaces, which has been open to the public since 1895. The park features diverse habitats and is supported by a dedicated Friends Group and a Reg Driver Visitor and Education Centre, built as part of a £4.2 million Heritage Lottery Fund renovation.

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Open now
Monday07:00 – 21:00
Tuesday07:00 – 21:00
Wednesday07:00 – 21:00
Thursday07:00 – 21:00
Friday07:00 – 21:00
Saturday07:00 – 21:00
Sunday07:00 – 21:00

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