Parking in Buttermarket Centre

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Located on St Stephens Lane in Ipswich, Buttermarket Centre is your one-stop-shop for fashion, health and beauty, food and drink, as well as entertainment. Spend the afternoon bowling at Superbowl UK, or catch a film at Empire Cinemas. Shop ‘til you drop at TK Maxx or New Look, and with nine food and drink stores to choose from, there’s fuel to keep you going.

Getting to the shopping centre is simple - follow the “Buttermarket” signs through town and drive straight into the lower ground floor or basement car parks. The centre also hosts events so keep an eye on their social media for anything exciting coming up.

Buttermarket Centre is in a handy, central location with easy access to other attractions and businesses including Ipswich Regent Theatre and Christchurch Park. Keep an eye out for the Grade I listed The Ancient House just down the road from the shopping centre - it’s been around since the 15th century.

The shopping centre is open Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm. Food & Drink, entertainment and gym opening hours are 8:00am - midnight Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 8:00am to 1:00am Friday and Saturday.

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You’ll find 420 short-stay car parks at Buttermarket Centre as well as motorcycle and bicycle parking on the lower ground floor. 7 Parent & Child parking spaces are also located on the lower ground floor. Accessible parking is available, and there is stair and lift access to the centre itself.

Buttermarket Centre prides itself on having a safe and secure parking facility with integrated access to the shopping complex. Parking concessions are also available at some stores including Pure Gym, Empire Cinemas and Superbowl UK - conditions apply.

The current cost of parking at Buttermarket Centre is listed below:

• Up to 1 hour £2.00
• 1 to 2 hours £3.20
• 2 to 3 hours £4.60
• 3 to 4 hours £6.20
• 4 to 5 hours £9.00
• 5 to 6 hours £12.00
• Over six hours  £15
• After 7pm Currently Unavailable

Alternatively, you can browse the options available at YourParkingSpace. We have short term and long term options available near Buttermarket Centre.

With entertainment facilities including Empire Cinemas, Superbowl UK and Ninja Tag Active open late, Buttermarket Centre is the perfect place to start your day out. 

From Buttermarket Centre check out:

• Ipswich Regent Theatre
• Ipswich Museum
• Christchurch Mansion
• The Ancient House

Planning a weekend away in Ipswich? Find convenient parking with YourParkingSpace within walking distance of the area’s main attractions.

By Train: Ipswich Station is around a 15-minute walk to Buttermarket Centre. The Greateranglia line from London Liverpool Street station arrives here.

By Bus: Several routes run to the Buttermarket Centre including lines 4, 6, 12, 13-15, 71, 72, 75,  111, 111A, 179 and X7.

By Car: Enter the postcode IP1 1SL into your satellite navigation, or drive into Ipswich on the A12 and A14. The car park is located off Falcon Street.

Buttermarket Centre parking includes 11 accessible spaces on the lower ground floor and 5 on the basement level. The lower ground floor disabled spaces are reserved for Shop Mobility customers until 5:00pm everyday, after which they are available for all disabled customers. The disabled parking spaces on the basement level are open for all disabled customers.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Buttermarket Centre, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

Buttermarket Centre has reduced opening hours over Easter:

Good Friday

• Boots 10:30 – 17:00
• Grape Tree 10:30 – 16:30
• Holland & Barrett 09:00 – 16:00

Easter Saturday

• Boots 09:00 – 11:00
• Grape Tree 10:30 – 16:30
• Holland & Barrett 09:00 – 16:00

Easter Sunday

• CLOSED

Easter Monday

• Boots 10:30 – 17:00
• Grape Tree CLOSED
• Holland & Barrett 10:00 – 16:00

Some individual stores may have different hours. You can contact the shopping centre on 01473 281580 to check with them.

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What is Buttermarket Centre’s address?

Buttermarket

St Stephen’s Lane

Ipswich, Suffolk

IP1 1DT

How do I contact Buttermarket Centre?

You can contact the mall on 01473 281580 or [email protected] 

Is there a play area for children at the shopping centre?

The Crazy Club is open from 9:00am - 7:00pm everyday and is a great place for kids to run around, explore and grab a bite to eat. There’s a slide, rope climb and separate area for toddlers as well as seating for adults. Access to The Crazy Club is at an additional cost.

What mobility services are available at Buttermarket Centre?

Shopmobility offers electric wheelchairs, electric scooters and standard wheelchairs to customers for free. Bookings should be made in advance by calling 01473 222225. This service operates from 10:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Saturday and is not available on Sundays or Bank Holidays.