Dock Stories Ipswich

Meet the pioneers of Ipswich docks in augmented reality!

Step into the past and explore the hidden histories of Ipswich Waterfront through Dock Stories — a location-based augmented reality experience celebrating the town’s pioneering spirit. Meet the people who helped shape modern Ipswich — from merchants and sailors to dockers and early photographers — as their stories come to life exactly where history happened. Simply visit each stop, launch the app, and uncover how Ipswich’s pioneers left their mark on the world. Collect the characters you meet along the way and be rewarded with detailed 3D scale models of scenes from the past, revealing how life once looked along the docks. Whether you’re a local rediscovering the waterfront or a visitor exploring for the first time, Dock Stories: Ipswich reveals the voices, sights, and characters behind one of England’s most historic ports. Features: • Explore interactive locations along the docks • Hear real voices from Ipswich’s history • See historical characters appear through AR on-site • Collect characters and unlock 3D scale models of scenes from the past • Discover how the town’s pioneers shaped trade, technology, and culture Watch this space — new locations and pioneering characters will be launching soon. Each update unlocks fresh stories from Ipswich’s remarkable past.