Directions

From A12 towards London from Ipswich:
  At the Ardleigh Crown Interchange turn left into Ipswich Road (A1232)
  After 1 Mile cross the large Double Roundabout and continue straight on.
  Turn Right at the Mini Rounabout and Left at the Next into Brook Street.
  Continue to the Top of the Hill and turn right at the junction into Magdalen Street.
  At the Large Roundabout (St Botolphs) go straight over and take your immediate left after crossing the roundabout into St Johns Green. St Giles Masonic Centre is on Left hand side.
 
From A12 towards Ipswich from London:
  Take the first Junction for Colchester signposted Stanway and turn right
  At the next roundabout (Tollgate) go straight over into London Road
  Continue on London Road until Major Roundabout. Go straight over into Lexden Road and then across a Roundabout into Southway.
  Travel the length of Southway to the next Major Roundabout (St Botolphs) and then go all the way round the roundabout (coming back on yourself)
  As you re-enter Southway take the immediate left into St Johns Green. St. Giles Masonic Centre is on the Left hand side.
 
A word about Parking:

There are about 35 parking spaces within the grounds of the St. Giles Masonic Centre. Needless to say - it can get quite packed, especially on Installations and other major events. If you are leaving a meeting earlier rather than later, do not park in the back of the car park. When parking in the Centre grounds outside of official meetings, please ensure you check with the Catering Staff first, otherwise wheel clamping may be the result.

Car Parks in the locale:
St Giles Masonic Centre & Surround Free to Members. Limited Spaces 25-35 Cars. Surround as available.
St Boltoph's Pay & Display Reasonable Cost 270 Spaces 24 x 7
Britannia Pay & Display Reasonable Cost 280 Spaces 24 x 7
Osborne Street NCP Approx. £1 per hour 600 Spaces 7am - midnight
St. John's Shopping Centre Approx £1 per hour 650 Spaces 7am - midnight

There are a number of free spaces after 6pm outside the centre and on some of the areas in St. John's Green. Do not take a risk and read the signposts as CBC will issue tickets to offenders.