Alexandra Park
🏟 Playground & park · Holywells, Ipswich
Alexandra Park
A gently sloping Edwardian park in east Ipswich with a recently renovated, accessible play area, public toilets and a bandstand.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Opens 07:30 Monday to Saturday and 09:00 on Sundays; this small park and its toilets lock seasonally. · Free · No booking needed
About Alexandra Park
Alexandra Park is a small Edwardian park in the east of Ipswich, set between Grove Lane, Kings Avenue and Back Hamlet. The land was formerly part of the Hill House Estate and was purchased by Ipswich Corporation in 1903, with the park named after Alexandra, the wife of Edward VII, and officially opened to the public in June 1904. It is run by Ipswich Borough Council and is free to enter. The park is mainly gently sloping grass, with a bandstand and a children's play area reached from the Grove Lane entrance. The play area has recently been renovated and has lots of low and accessible play equipment, which makes it especially good for little ones. Public toilets are available on site. The open grass is popular for picnics and informal games, and the park hosts the Ipswich May Day Festival, usually on the Sunday closest to 1 May. Compact and welcoming, Alexandra Park makes an easy, free local outing for families with young children in this part of the town.
⭐ What makes this place special
- bandstand
- open grassland
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Toilets on site
- Accessibility: The recently renovated play area has low, accessible play equipment, making it suitable for younger children.
🧒 Ages & play
- children's play area with low, accessible equipment
📍 Nearby places to play
- Holywells Park · approx 0.5 miles · Waterfront
- Christchurch Park · approx 0.8 miles · Town Centre
- Murray Road Recreation Ground · approx 0.8 miles · Racecourse
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandra Park free to visit?
Yes. Alexandra Park is a public park run by Ipswich Borough Council and entry is completely free.
Is the play area at Alexandra Park good for toddlers?
Yes. The recently renovated play area has lots of low, accessible equipment, making it well suited to younger children.
What are the opening times for Alexandra Park?
The park opens at 07:30 Monday to Saturday and 09:00 on Sundays, and this small park locks seasonally.
Are there toilets at Alexandra Park?
Yes. There are public toilets on site, though they lock seasonally.
Where is Alexandra Park?
The play area is off Grove Lane, Ipswich, postcode IP4 1NY, in the east of the town.