Portman Road Stadium
Football stadium in Ipswich, home of Ipswich Town
Ipswich's football ground, home to Ipswich Town F.C., close to the town centre. Fans attend league matches, while visitors sample matchday pubs, local food and the club museum on guided tours.
Portman Road at a Glance#
Address: Portman Road, Ipswich IP1 2DA, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.itfc.co.uk/
About Portman Road#
Portman Road is a football stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England and is the home ground of Ipswich Town Football Club. It has been the clubs principal stadium since the late 19th century.
The venue comprises four main stands around the pitch and functions as a multi-use community and matchday facility. Matchdays draw local supporters and the stadium hosts club events and occasional non-football activities.
Portman Road became the long-term home for Ipswich Town following the clubs establishment and development in the late 1800s, serving as the site for domestic and cup fixtures across multiple divisions. The ground has been modernised in phases over the 20th and 21st centuries to provide seating and spectator facilities.
The stadium sits close to Ipswich town centre in Suffolk, within walking distance of central railway and road links for visitors arriving from regional cities.
- Club stadium: Home ground of Ipswich Town Football Club since the club moved there in 1884, with an all-seated capacity of around 29,000.
How to Get to Portman Road#
Ipswich railway station is a 10-15 minute walk from Portman Road. From the station head south along Princes Street, then turn onto Portman Road and follow signage for the stadium.
Tips for Visiting Portman Road#
- Check matchday schedules in advance - Portman Road's atmosphere is at its best during Championship and FA Cup fixtures.
- For good photos of the main stand go early; some vantage points are blocked or limited on matchdays.
- The museum and stadium tours run on selected days - confirm availability with the club's official site.
Best Time to Visit Portman Road#
Best to visit during the football season for the full-matchday atmosphere; tours may be available in the off‑season.
Weather & Climate near Portman Road#
Portman Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (573 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 35 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 3° | 39 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 13° | 5° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 49 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 41 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 54 mm | overcast | 81% | 4.3 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.5h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 57 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 60 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 53 mm | overcast | 92% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
