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The Old Custom House

Key Street, IP4 1BZ, England
01473 231 010
The Old Custom House Ipswich Suffolk, UK
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Custom House at night
The Old Custom House Ipswich Suffolk, UK
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Ranked #45 of 74 attractions in Ipswich
3.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Description: Built in 1844 by JM Clark, this classical building is now fully restored.
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“Part of the Ipswich Maritime Festival”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Not normally open, I don't think, but it was during the Maritime Festival. I must confess a family interest. My forebears were the Customs Officers who were expected to catch the Smugglers and deal with them. Ironically, their forebears were the Smugglers, trying to evade capture. (something about Poachers and Gamekeepers, I guess)

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“Lovely old Building to Look at”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2010

Im not sure if this building is normally open to the public, however it was on the weekend of 11th & 12th Sept 2010 as it was included in an open buildings around Ipswich day. There are a few displays inside of old boats in glass cases and a few pictures and imformation to read up on but truthfully unless... More

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