Pykenham Gatehouse

Though the Gatehouse was restored in 1982 most of the original 15th-century timbers are still in place.
The gatehouse stands at the north end of Northgate Street, directly opposite the library. You can see the exterior of the gatehouse from the street, and you can usually walk into the parking area of the Ipswich and Suffolk Club to see the back of the gatehouse. The gatehouse is normally closed, however, it is generally open to the public for the annual Heritage Open Days event in September under the auspices of the Ipswich Building Preservation Trust.

The Ipswich Building Preservation Trust carried out a major restoration project in 1982-3. The original staircase was discovered during this work. The trust now uses the premises for its headquarters as does the local civic society. Details of their work is on show.

The gatehouse is normally closed, however, it is generally open to the public for the annual Heritage Open Days event in September under the auspices of the Ipswich Building Preservation Trust.