LOCATION

Ipswich is the county-town of Suffolk and is one England’s oldest towns. It benefits from being a vibrant town with easy access to beaches and countryside.

Colchester has become one of the fastest growing places in eastern England and in 2022, regained city status as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. With its museums, art galleries, theatres and restaurants, the city offers opportunities to explore the locale’s rich historic cultural and culinary influences. Both places have brilliant train links to London; only 1 hour from Ipswich and only 45 minutes from Colchester.

Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals have active and sociable Doctor’s Mess. Ipswich Hospital has one of the biggest Doctor’s Mess in the country with sky TV, pool table and table tennis. Colchester Hospital has a recently renovated modern Doctor’s Mess. They both have very busy social calendars and organise frequent events with highly anticipated annual balls. Both hospitals have weekly sports groups including football, badminton and netball.

Country walks

There are cliffs, heaths, forests and estuaries to explore: Orford, Rendlesham Forest, Lavenham, Dedham Vale. Places to eat

Award winning gastropubs: The Unruly Pig (rated top UK gastropub 2022)

Famous Aldeburgh fish and chips.

Colchester City

It is a rapidly developing City centre with regional acclaim for its shopping and dining, ‘The Arts Centre’ is a renowned music and comedy venue.

Historical Landmarks

11th century Norman castle in Colchester city centre built on the foundations of the largest Roman Temple on Britain; Flatford Mill made famous by artist John Constable; Sutton Hoo featured on the Netflix film

‘The Dig’; Framlingham ‘the castle on the hill’ sung about by Ed Sheeran.

Ipswich waterfront A popular place for doctors to live due to its views over the marina and its acclaimed bars and restaurants.

Beaches

There are 400 miles of beautiful coastline to explore across Suffolk and Essex: Southwold, Aldeburgh, Walberswick, Frinton, Waltonon-the-Naze.