Located by the historic waterfront of Ipswich in Suffolk, St Peter’s by the Waterfront is a former church which has been sensitively converted to a vibrant community arts and heritage centre.

Dating from the 1500's the church became notable under the reign of Henry VIII when the Lord Chancellor, Cardinal Wolsey, made it the chapel of his newly-established (but short-lived) college.

In more recent times St Peters became a mariners’ church before falling into disuse, but the historic building has now been brought back to life sing funds from by the Heritage Lottery and other sources and is now a thriving arts and heritage centre, featuring live, local, national and international music acts, theatre performances, regular craft and gift fairs and much more.

Local

Eat and Drink

• Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant - Ipswich (0.2 miles) - Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant provides a unique and exciting dining experience offering a t...
• Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant - Ipswich (0.3 miles) - Cruise down the River Orwell enjoying a glass of wine or beer whilst your food is being made for you...
• New Wolsey Theatre - Ipswich (0.5 miles) - The New Wolsey Theatre is a 400 seat producing and receiving house in the heart of Ipswich with the ...
• Ararat restaurant - Ipswich (0.6 miles) - Ararat is a traditional Turkish restaurant which is located in Ipswich town on Norwich Road. We will...
• The Swan - Ipswich (2.2 miles) - The Swan at Westerfield on the outskirts of Ipswich is the ideal location to enjoy our great range o...

See and Do

• St Peter's by the Waterfront Ipswich (0.0 miles) - Located by the historic waterfront of Ipswich in Suffolk, St Peter’s by the Waterfront is a former...
• Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant Ipswich (0.2 miles) - Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant provides a unique and exciting dining experience offering a t...
• Viking Mariners Ltd Ipswich (0.3 miles) - Viking Mariners offer luxury sailing experiences from our base in rural Suffolk (UK). Guests can sit...
• Viking Mariners Ipswich (0.3 miles) - Join us on our luxury yacht for an unforgettable experience sailing along the beautiful River Orwell...
• Allen Gardiner River Cruise Restaurant Ipswich (0.3 miles) - Cruise down the River Orwell enjoying a glass of wine or beer whilst your food is being made for you...

Shopping

• Alder Carr Farm - Creeting St Mary (8.9 miles) - Alder Carr Farm is a visitor attraction with things suitable for the whole family. There is the Alde...
• The Beth Chatto Gardens - Nr Colchester (13.7 miles) - Beth Chatto (1923-2018) influenced and inspired generations of gardeners across the world. In 1960, ...