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Cardinal Park is a shopping centre in Ipswich. It is home to Unit 17, a nightclub with the largest capacity in Suffolk. There’s also a cinema and gym, plus plenty of food options.
Ipswich is a town in the Suffolk area, home to about 133,000 residents. The town dates all the way back to the Anglo-Saxon times, and is thought to be one of the oldest towns in England. It is home to St Margaret's Church, Grade 1 listed building that dates back to 1300. You’ll also find Christchurch Mansion, which was built in around 1550, in Christchurch Park.
Ipswich is home to the University of Suffolk and the Trinity Park Conference & Events Centre. A little way out of the city centre, you’ll find Foxhall Stadium, as well as the Ipswich Golf Club and the Rushmere Golf Course. The waterfront has a wide variety of bars and restaurants, and there is also a service that offers cruises along the River Orwell.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Parking in Cardinal Park
Cardinal Park has over 600 parking spaces available for visitors to use. The car park has an Automatic Number Plate Recognition, so cameras will capture your car’s registration and keep track of how long you’ve been using the park. The park is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and charges the following rates:
- 1 Hour: £1.20
- 2 Hours: £2.40
- 3 Hours: £4.00
- 4 Hours: £5.00
- 5 Hours: £6.00
- 10 Hours: £10.00
- Overnight: £1.00
If you’re using the overnight parking, you must arrive after 6pm and leave before 8am.
Cinema customers will receive 4 hours of free parking when they purchase tickets, all you need to do is log your vehicle registration in the consoles provided. McDonald’s and KFC customers will receive 1 hour of free parking when using the parking bays provided for them.
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Local Attractions
The Buttermarket Centre is a 10-minute walk from Cardinal Park, and has a cinema, laser tag, ten-pin bowling, and a gym. It also has a wide range of shopping and food options.
Christchurch Park is a local favourite, with 33 hectares of greenery for you to explore. It opened in 1895, then was re-opened in 2008 after a £4.5 million restoration project. Here, you’ll find a playground, tennis courts, bowling greens, public toilets, and a visitor and education centre. It hosts nature walks and arts and crafts activities, plus events like the Ipswich Music Day and the Remembrance Day ceremony. Next to the park, you’ll find Christchurch Mansion, which was built in around 1550 and has been a museum since 1885. There, you can see the biggest collection of Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable paintings outside of London.
St Margaret's Church is a Grade 1 listed building and was built in around 1300. The church hosts baptisms, marriages and funerals, and has a memorial for those who died in the First World War. You can visit the church on most days of the week, and there are also guided tours offered each month.
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Public Transport
By Train: The Ipswich train station is a 6-minute walk from Cardinal Park and services the greater Anglia line.
By Bus: There are several bus lines that run past Cardinal Park, with the Cardinal Park Cinema servicing lines 13 and 15A. Other lines that run nearby include 3, 12, 13, 14, 15A, 16, 91, 92, 93, 93A, 97, 98, 113, 114, 115 and 118.
By Car: Ipswich is 1 hour 40 minute’s drive along the A12 from London.
Disabled Parking at Cardinal Park
You will find several places with disabled parking around Ipswich, including on-street parking on Black Horse Lane, opposite Barclays Bank, and outside the local Sainsbury’s.
To search for the disabled car park that is closest to PLACE, see the Blue Badge Parking website.
Electric Vehicles
There are several electric charging stations located throughout central Ipswich.
A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.
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Overnight, Weekends & Bank Holidays
Overnight parking is available in the car park for a cost of £1.00. If you’re using the overnight parking, you must arrive after 6pm and leave before 8am.
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FAQs
Where is Cardinal Park?
Cardinal Park is located on Grafton Way in Ipswich, less than half a mile from the centre of town.
What is there to do at Cardinal Park?
There is a cinema, a gym, a play centre for children, plus a variety of food outlets, and overnight parking options. Cardinal Park is also home to the nightclub with the biggest capacity in the Suffolk area.
What is there to do in Ipswich?
You can take a stroll through Christchurch Park and then visit the nearly 500-year-old Christchurch Mansion. You’ll also find the Ipswich Museum near the park, too. For some more history, check out St Margaret's Church, which was built back in 1300, or visit the Ipswich Transport Museum. The waterfront is a great spot to grab a bite to eat before enjoying a cruise along the River Orwell.
How far away is the beach?
Ipswich is a half hour’s drive from Felixstowe Beach and Pier, where you’ll also find the Ocean Boulevard Fun Park.
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Latest Cardinal Park parking reviews
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Parking on Old Foundry Road, IP4
Very easy to find, especially using the photos. Plenty of space and brilliant location for shopping, eating and it was over the road from the theatre which was perfect for us. Highly recommended
Cathy -
Parking at The Station Hotel, IP2
Great location and rate! The only problem is that the parking is usually full. Happened with me twice and I managed to park after someone vacated. Will be great if the booking doesn't go through when the parking isn't available.
Gaurav -
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Parking at The Station Hotel, IP2
Easy to find and a perfect location if you’re parking for the train station
Helen -
Parking on Old Foundry Road, IP4
A very tight squeeze through the gate and it wasn't too clear where to park. However, I went I where I thought I was supposed to go, and happy to say i was in the right spot. The staff were very helpful in the pub and they do a cracking meal! Ideal for the Theatre as its just across the road. I will definitely use the space again. Very happy overall. Recommended:)
Karen -
Parking at Wolsey Car Park, IP1
Easy to find when coming into Ipswich from the A12. Very convenient for the town centre and for Ipswich Town FC at Portland Road. Bit of a queue to get out onto the road after the match but no real problem. Would definitely use it again for my next visit to Ipswich.
David -
Parking at The Station Hotel, IP2
Security guard on duty. Ideal place to park if you are going to a match at Ipswich Town. The pub is also the designated away fans venue by the Police.
David -
Parking at The Station Hotel, IP2
Ideal for visit to Portman Road, easy to find and a quick exit after game
Shaun -
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