The Golden Dragon, in Ipswich’s Cardinal Park, has closed down.

The well-known Chinese restaurant, situated next door to the Punch and Judy pub, closed its doors for the final time earlier this year.

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Inside, the restaurant has been stripped out - with all the tables and chairs removed.

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And a sign has been placed on the entrance to the restaurant which states: “This restaurant is now closed. Thank you all for your continued support over the past 20 years.”

The change comes following the announcement Cardinal Park will soon be welcoming a new arrival.

Last week it was revealed The Gym Group is set to takeover the former sites of Flux Freestyle and Chimichanga - with the new gym set to open by late summer.