Hen Party Ipswich Packages & Hen Do Activities

on the winding Orwell River. It is one of England's oldest towns which took a lot of its shape in the 7th and 8th centuries while under Norman-Saxon rule. There is a broad variety of fine restaurants and trendy bars and nightclubs from where your party can be kept entertained right through the night. Plan for a special weekend here with your crew with lots of activities around to keep your days active.

Culture:

Ipswich is like a hub for the surrounding Suffolk countryside and there are a wide selection of artists from the town and surrounding environs with several galleries around town and at the Ipswich School of Arts. A visit to one of the town's theatres is wholly recommended to any visitors to the town with the Theatre Royal being one of Britain's oldest theatres. Its cinemas are equally as abundant and with one of Britain's oldest purpose built cinemas, the Leiston Film Theatre being just a few miles out of town.

Famous for:

Ipswich is famous throughout Britain for the huge amount of grand buildings and monuments it contains. It is also famous in geological circles as it has an entire era named after it- The Ipswichian period. (135-110,000 years ago) The late Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) who was personal chaplain to Henry VIII was born in Ipswich. Travel info Ipswich is very easily reached by train from both Stanstead International Airport (90 minutes) and Norwich International airport (90 minutes) It is also well serviced by rail to both London, Cambridge and Norwich. Around 60 ' 90 minutes for each journey. It is also well serviced by the road network and is 45 miles to Norwich (via A140), 50 to Cambridge (A14) and 80 to London (A12).

Hen do Ideas:

Felixstowe is a wonderful seaside village just 12 miles outside town where your hen party group can go to enjoy a day by the sea, all the better if it's the summer months. You could visit their nature reserve, their historic fort or you could have a few rounds of golf at their local course. There are plenty of available hen  party ideas to get your feet wet with a variety of water sports to partake in at the Alton Water Sports centre, just 7 miles out of town. Or perhaps a more relaxed water endeavor is your thing so go for a beautiful Orwell River Cruise.

 Some of the very best activities in the area summarised include:

Perfume Making - This is a new craze which all the celebrities are doing it so why not try it yourself! With this fantastic new activity you will be able to learn a few of the secrets of the trade before creating and naming your very own perfume! Let your perfume consultant take you through the different fragrances that you will blend together to make your desired smell. At the end of the session you will come away with a 5ml bottle of your perfume and a nose for the finer scents in life! 

Paintballing - Looking for an action packed hen party? For the trigger happy, this activity is sure to offer a fast-paced and dynamic afternoon! A classic event that is ideal for team building on a party weekend. Let all your inhibitions and frustrations of the day evaporate in a blur of combat style fun, within the boundaries of a safe and adventurous environment! Choose whether to play as a team or go it alone as you strive for glory!

Go-Karting - Are you an adrenalin junkie? Or just prefer a faster way of life? Then why not try the exhilarating and fast-paced sport that is Go Karting on your hen party! Get your adrenaline pumping with this highly competitive activity as you race it out to be crowned grand prix champion and claim your place on the podium!

Nightlife:

Ipswich is abuzz with energy once the sun goes down. There is a well-stocked selection of venues from which your hen party is guaranteed to be kept stimulated. Enjoy one or six bevvies in Aqua Eight from their wide choices and even get served some delectable food to satisfy those hungry hens. Afterwards you could head to other smashing locations such as No 16 Bar & Kitchen or Bar Sport where you are assured of continuing the enthusiastic atmospheres. Or perhaps a visit to see a local or a famous comedian performing at Jokers Comedy Club or at Degero 

When and out in the town at night you and your girls will not have to look far for some of the best clubs and bars in Suffolk. Some of the very best include: 

Unit 17 - Chain nightclub with high-tech sound and lights and a regular lineup of themed dance music events.

Revolution - Individually styled chain bar with a global menu of comfort-food classics and nightly happy hours.

KC’s Nightclub – Stylish nightclub with great sounding music and great drink promos.

Overview:

Situated in the sunny south-east of the country the Suffolk county capital presents a new and exciting prospect for your hen weekend. With its proximity to the North Sea coast and its location on the serene Orwell River combined with its ease of land access to London, Cambridge and Norwich it is a fabulous base for your English trip. With its laid back rural lifestyle contrasting its chic cosmopolitan presence it is a town loaded with charm. There is an abundance of museums and galleries peppered around town to cater for the more cultured visitor.

History:

Ipswich started out as a small Roman villa on what is now Castle Hill and didn't really grow any until after the 7th century after the arrival of the Anglo Saxons. The town experienced prosperity and recessions with the coming of the Vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries marking a downturn after the prosperity post Anglo Saxon arrival. While under Henry VIII's rule the town experienced a period of betterment seeing as Cardinal Wolsey was from there. The town's ship building industry prospered in the 16th and 17th centuries and was late to join the industrial revolution in the 18th in producing machinery, iron, and bricks and also in brewing.

Food and Restaurants:

There really is something for everyone in Ipswich and you can be sure your hen party will be spoiled for choice. Whether its traditional British food you like of which there are a smorgasbord of restaurants of first rate quality or Indian, Thai or Chinese food or delicious Italian and European fare there are eateries galore.

Some of the very best places to try out include:

Mariners - Classic brasserie fare on a renovated 1899 boat with elegant, wood-lined interior and marina views.

Aurora Bar and Restaurant - Sleek, contemporary waterside bar and restaurant for Modern British menus and cocktails.

Zizzi - Italian chain restaurant for pizza and calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.

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