Monday Closed
Tuesday-Friday 915am-5pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
Sunday Closed
Ipswich opticians in Suffolk.
If you have any health concerns and/or would like us to take extra care with regards to any respiratory illness including Covid, flu or even a cold, please let us know and we will take additional precautions. Please feel free to contact us to discuss.
We were a finalist at the EADT Business Awards for Customer Care in 2016 and were very proud to win the EADT Business Award for our Community Involvement in 2017.
Observatory the Opticians is a locally owned, independent opticians. Being independent means that we are not tied to any specific brands. We attend optical trade shows and choose the brands that we love the most, and that we hope you will also love. Our eye tests are relaxed, with lots of time to ask questions. We can offer you expert advice in a relaxed, safe environment. We stock a large variety of frames that range from affordable to designer including Tom Ford, Ray-Ban, MOSCOT, Maui Jim, Oakley and Prada.
If you are looking for a friendly, independent opticians in Ipswich that takes customer service seriously, we would be very happy to help you.
What to expect during your eye test.
You can also book an appointment here.
High-tech eye testing equipment, it's like an MRI for the eyes.
We can test at any age and sell a wide range of children's glasses.
Bevel
Cameo
Charles Stone New York
Dutz
Eco Conscious
Extra
Face a Face
Flexon
Hackett
Joules
Lazer
LK Bennett
Matrix
MOSCOT
Oakley Glasses & Sun
Oliver Peoples
Original Penguin
Polo Ralph Lauren
Prada Glasses & Sun
Ray-Ban Glasses & Sun
Rock Star Kids
Ronit Furst
Silhouette
Stepper
TitanFlex
Tomato Glasses Kids
Tom Ford
Wolf
WOOW
Zips
Emily joined the team in 2018, with over 7 years optical experience. Qualifying as a Dispensing Optician in 2017, Emily can provide professional advice with a smile when recommending lenses. Dispensing opticians play an important role in advising parents and dispensing to children and Emily specialises in children’s optical needs. She also has expertise is dispensing low vision aids to the visually impaired and children with Down Syndrome.
Emma has been with us since leaving school in 2002. She has developed her skills in both optics and business, providing a knowledgeable, professional and highly personal experience to her customers.
Greg has been an Optometrist since 2000 and joined us with 12 years of hospital paediatric experience. He’s been with Observatory since 2006. Greg strives to offer the highest professional service encompassed in a kind and friendly manner.
Graham joined us after a long career in facilities management. He’s passionate about glasses and ensuring our patients have a pleasant visit.
Mike is the Practice Manager with over 12 years of experience and an Honours degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing from Anglia Ruskin University. With a strong interest in transforming complex prescriptions into aesthetically pleasing, high-performance eyewear, Mike helps patients achieve both optical precision and confidence in their glasses.
Kayleigh has been part of the team since 2018. She started in optics as a Laboratory Technician in 2006 where she gained her lens manufacturing & frame glazing skills, since then she has worked as a Laboratory Manager and is Practice Manager at our Halstead practice. Kayleigh loves to be involved in every aspect of the customer journey and is passionate about delivering excellent service with a patient and friendly style!
Leanne has been working in the optical industry since 2005 and has developed a keen eye for styling eyewear that blends both function and fashion. She’s skilled in selecting frames that complement a patient’s face shape and personal style, ensuring both comfort and confidence in their glasses.
Queen Street in Ipswich is now pedestrianised so you can no longer park in front of the practice although you can still drop off. However, there are two car parks within a 2 minute walk. Cromwell Square car park, 14 Cromwell Square, IP1 1TS is an outdoor, paid car park. Buttermarket car park, Falcon Street, IP1 1SL is covered and paid.
