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Taking a stroll along Ipswich's waterfront, you can really take in the luxury yachts and beautiful waterside terraces.

Ipswich Star: The whole Ipswich WaterfrontThe whole Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Great bars, cafes and restaurants also dot around the Waterfront that can be easily stopped as you walk along the pedestrianised paths.

Ipswich Star: A flag flyinjg from a boat on the Ipswich Waterfront.A flag flyinjg from a boat on the Ipswich Waterfront. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Looking across at the boats, check out the flags flying and have a look into the blue water.

Ipswich Star: Looking into the water at Ipswich WaterfrontLooking into the water at Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Heading down from St Peter's Dock to Albion Wharf, you will pass by some murals representing Ipswich's diverse community.

Ipswich Star: Albion Wharf, IpswichAlbion Wharf, Ipswich (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

The mural was also inspired by the Black Panther film, which pushes people to think about where they come from and who they want to be.

Ipswich Star: Murals along the Ipswich WaterfrontMurals along the Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

It was created by residents of Suffolk prisons and based on creative workbooks designed by Ghanaian artist Edward Ofosu.

Ipswich Star: Murals along the Ipswich WaterfrontMurals along the Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Lots of people choose to walk, cycle and rollerblade along the Waterfront to see masts and sails.

Ipswich Star: A ship with a sail along the Ipswich WaterfrontA ship with a sail along the Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Mid-way there is also an opportunity to see the University of Suffolk and Suffolk Archives' new building the Hold.

Ipswich Star: The Hold near the University of Suffolk in IpswichThe Hold near the University of Suffolk in Ipswich (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Woman by a mural on Ipswich WaterfrontWoman by a mural on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: A lifeline on Ipswich WaterfrontA lifeline on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Looking from a boat at Ipswich WaterfrontLooking from a boat at Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Cycling on Ipswich Waterfront.Cycling on Ipswich Waterfront. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: People on Ipswich WaterfrontPeople on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Waterfront is very InstagramableIpswich Waterfront is very Instagramable (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: More boats on Ipswich Waterfront.More boats on Ipswich Waterfront. (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: The Hold on the Ipswich WaterfrontThe Hold on the Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: A boat tied up on Ipswich WaterfrontA boat tied up on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Boats moored on Ipswich WaterfrontBoats moored on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: The Victor on Ipswich WaterfrontThe Victor on Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Waterfront boatsIpswich Waterfront boats (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

Ipswich Star: Looking out from Coffee Cat on the Ipswich WaterfrontLooking out from Coffee Cat on the Ipswich Waterfront (Image: CHARLOTTE BOND)

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