Ipswich Waterfront

Ipswich Waterfront

Sunny day on the Ipswich Waterfront
Former name(s)	Ipswich Wet Dock
Location	Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Construction
Completion	1842
Other
Website	www.neptune-marina.com www.ipswich-waterfront.co.uk

The Ipswich Waterfront is a cultural and historically significant area surrounding the marina in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. The modern dock was constructed in 1842 and the area was a functioning dock up until the 1970s. At the time of completion, the dock was known as 'the biggest and most important enclosed dock in the kingdom'.^[1] Although the dock as it stands was constructed in 1842, the area was used for trade as far back as the 7th century.^[2] The decline of industry in the town resulted in the area being transformed into a trendy area of Ipswich, the waterfront is now characterised by its marina, known as Neptune Marina, as well as its mix of classical and postmodern architecture which includes multiple high-rise apartment buildings, restaurants, bars and cafés. The waterfront is also home to the main campus of the region's university, the University of Suffolk.