FOHP logoAbout Holywells Park

The Friends of Holywells Park (FOHP) is a volunteer group established in 2001. We aim to increase local knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Holywells Park, a 67-acre area of parkland near the Waterfront in Ipswich.

FOHP Committee for 2023-24

Chair: Robin Gape
Secretary: Liz Harsant
Treasurer: Yvonne Westley

Committee members 2023-4
Andy Smuk, Sarah Turner, Mary Platten, Richard Bloomfield, George Lankester, David Vincent

IBC Member
Nick Wilcox, Park Manager ( phone 01473 433996)

AGM 6 April 2017

AGM 2018

Meetings
Meetings will generally be held in the Stable Block, Holywells Park. In suitable weather the Conservatory may be used. Committee meetings start at 19:00 (7pm). Meetings are 6 weeks apart, except where noted.

27th February 2024
16th April 2024
21st May 2024
2nd July 2024
AGM: Thursday 5th September 2024
10th September 2024
22nd October 2024
3rd December 2024
14th January 2025

Past AGMs

Chair’s Report to FoHP AGM 2023
Minutes from 2nd September 2021 AGM here 

FoHP AGM Thursday 25th April 2019 – Agenda
FoHP Constitution 2019
Minutes from 19th April 2018 AGM here

 

Visiting Holywells Park

Buses

The park is about 10 minutes walk from Ipswich Central which is served by numerous buses. There are also bus routes that pass directly by the park. Find more Information on Ipswich buses at www.ipswichbuses.co.uk

Bishops Hill
Route 3

Nacton Road aka Allen Lane
Route 3

Cliff Lane (by Margaret Catchpole)
Route 2

Cliff Lane (Kissing Gate entrance, near junction with Holywells Rd. and Landseer Rd.)
Routes 1, 2

Myrtle Road
Use Cliff Lane (Kissing Gate) routes and walk up from stop near Myrtle Road roundabout, or use Bishops Hill routes, take Cavendish St. stop. Walk short distance up Bishops Hill, then right in to Myrtle Road.

There are bus routes which serve nearby Ipswich town centre, consult First Bus Norfolk & Suffolk at www.firstgroup.com/norfolk-suffolk.

Parking
The car park at the Cliff Lane entrance can only be used by blue badge holders.
Visitors are advised to use public transport or the car parks near the Waterfront/University of Suffolk which are only a few minutes walk from the Myrtle Road entrance to the park.

Holywells Park Map

Download Holywells Park Walking Routes (PDF)

Holywells Park Walks

Holywells Park Walks