Situated in the south east of England in the county of East Anglia, Ipswich is the focal point for shopping, business, entertainment and sport in the County. Ipswich’s town center, like so many traditional UK cities is an interesting tapestry of traditional and modern. The history of the city goes back more than 800 years, and the signs are there for all to see. The centre of action in the town center is the aptly named Taverner Street. Many say that this is the busiest and most interesting street both for shopping as well as entertainment. Visitors to the city should take their time to walk along this busy pedestrian walkway, and look at the rows of shops, bars and restaurants housed in buildings that have been erected and preserved through every phase of Ipswich’s development. Adjacent to Taverner Street, is Westgate Street and the magnificent architecturally Ipswich Town Hall built in the Victorian era. A few minutes walk further is Dial Lane, where many interesting arts and crafts shops as well as boutiques and antique shops line the narrow pavements and cobbled streets. In recent years parts of the dock area of Ipswich have been restored and now houses commercial and entertainment centers as well as housing. A place certainly worth visiting in Ipswich is the Tolly Cobbold brewery, dating back to the nineteenth century and still active today. Ipswich is home to the Willis Building a glass fronted office block, which has the distinction of being the youngest listed building in the UK.

The town of Ipswich is a great starting of point for tourists who want to visit the flat and picturesque countryside of East Anglia. A popular attraction located on the very edge of Ipswich where the famous artist John Constable created his most famous works, is Flatford Mill on the River Stour. Lovers of Constable can visit a museum nearby where many of the artist’s works are displayed. Another point of interest worth visiting near Ipswich is the village of Lavenham, reputed to be the most perfect example of a town built in medieval times that is still perfectly preserved in all of the UK.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Ipswich and the region. There are several pick up areas around the city with discounts are on offer for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Ipswich comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Ipswich as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region.