Where is Christchurch Mansion?

Christchurch Mansion is located on Soane Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, with the postcode IP4 2BE. That address should be enough to find it using most map or navigation apps.

What are Christchurch Mansion's opening hours?

The mansion is open Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. It is closed on Mondays and Fridays.

Is Christchurch Mansion suitable for families with children?

Yes, Christchurch Mansion is listed as child-friendly, so families are welcome.

Is Christchurch Mansion wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Christchurch Mansion is wheelchair accessible. It is worth contacting them in advance if you have specific access requirements.

How expensive is a visit to Christchurch Mansion?

Christchurch Mansion is mid-priced. For specific admission charges, it is best to check the website or call 01473 433554 before visiting.

How do I contact or book a visit to Christchurch Mansion?

You can reach Christchurch Mansion by phone on 01473 433554, or find further information via the website. Both are good options for any booking or general enquiries.

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Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion is a historic house museum in Ipswich, Suffolk, featuring fine art collections, period rooms, and decorative arts spanning several centuries.

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Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion stands as one of the principal museums in Ipswich, Suffolk, housed within a striking Tudor-Jacobean building on Soane Street. The mansion showcases an impressive collection of fine art, historic furnishings, and decorative objects spanning several centuries, offering visitors genuine insight into how wealthy families lived during different eras.

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Opening hours

Closed

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

FridayClosed

Saturday10:00 – 17:00

Sunday11:00 – 17:00

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24 Oct – 28 Feb

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Constable to Contemporary

Christchurch Mansion24 Oct – 28 FebIpswich

The third and final chapter of Christchurch Mansion's year-long Constable 250 programme, *Constable to Contemporary* runs from 24 October 2026 to 28 February 2027 at the Tudor mansion in Ipswich's Christchurch Park. Where the two preceding exhibitions explored Constable's life and the…

26 Oct

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Amazing Animals: Spooky Animals

Christchurch Mansion26 Oct· 10:30am–4pmIpswich

A Halloween edition of the museum's live animal sessions brings a selection of creepy crawlies and reptiles to the Great Hall, with nine animals chosen on the morning depending on how happy they are. Visitors find out how the animals adapt and survive and how people affect their worlds. Hour-long…

27 Oct

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Spooky Science: Slime Time

Christchurch Mansion27 Oct· 10:15am–2:45pmIpswich

A hands-on Halloween science workshop in which participants experiment with colours and textures to make their own squishy, stretchy, oozy slime, watching simple ingredients transform into something suitably spooky to take home. All materials are provided, but visitors should bring a small…

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