Set by the banks of the gently flowing River Orwell and a mere fifteen minute stroll into the heart of Ipswich, Merchants Yard has an enviable location.
Walk out of Merchants Yard and you’ll soon be stepping into the historic town centre. Ipswich really is a shopper’s paradise, with well-known brands and independent retailers jostling for your attention along the bustling high streets. A spot of retail therapy, you’ll make good use of the many bistros, pubs and restaurants.
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A little closer to home is Cardinal Park, where you can also enjoy the delights of multiple eateries and latest showcasing’s at Cineworld, or if you are more the get up and go type, you can get your sweat on at The Gym Group, all a stones throw from Merchants Yard.
Ipswich is home to some of the most inspirational arts and cultural events in the East of England. The New Wolsey Theatre offers a thrilling programme of productions throughout the year, while the Ipswich Regent hosts East Anglia’s largest offering for UK and European shows from comedy, music and theatre.
Across from Merchants Yard, be sure to explore Neptune Marina. Where the Waterfront has been the at the heart of Ipswich’s transformation over the town’s 1,500 year history.
With picture-perfect views over the elegant waterfront and its forest of masts, it’s an ever popular destination for whiling away a few hours at any time of day or night with its collection of bars, cafes and eateries perched along the water’s edge.
With a fantastic all year round cultural scene and festivals to boot, the marina is also home to one of the UK’s leading national dance organisations, DanceEast.
Thanks to a superb new pedestrian and cycle route running by the River Orwell and the town beyond, Merchants Yard benefits from a transformative east-west linkage between Princes Street and Bridge Street.
Enjoying the great outdoors has never been as easy in this neck of the woods. It’s good to know that every house without a garage will be equipped with cycle storage, making it simple for everyone to take advantage of the cycle routes. With its abundance of idyllic local parks such as Gippeswyk, Holywells, Alderman, Alexandra and Christchurch Park, it’s easy to see why Suffolk captivates nature lovers.
With easy access to Ipswich train station, its quick and easy to leave the town behind and explore the wider Suffolk countryside and you’ll soon discover a world of unspoilt rural landscapes. Indeed, Ipswich is surrounded by two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- the Suffolk Coast and Heaths and Dedham Vale. So if natural adventures are your kind of thing, Merchants Yard is your kind of place.
Merchants Yard is perfectly located a stone’s throw from a host of excellent schools for children of all ages, making it the educated choice for families with kids at every stage. There’s a good selection of highly-rated nurseries nearby for the youngest members of your family. Primary school-age children can opt for the local Hillside Primary & Nursery or the nearby St Helens Primary. For the teens out there, there’s Stoke High School, Chantry Academy plus the University of Suffolk all just a safe walk away.
Merchants Yard also boasts a well-equipped play park, giving children a safe place to spend time with friends.
