Constable to Contemporary
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…
Amazing Animals: Spooky Animals
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…
Spooky Science: Slime Time
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…
Terrifying Toddlers
A free under-fives zone runs as part of the museum's Biodiversity Discovery Day, with Halloween-themed free play, crafts and storytelling sessions in the Lower Tudor Room. There is no need to book, as families can drop in at any time between 10am and 3pm, and fancy dress is optional but encouraged.…
Amazing Animals: Spooky Animals
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…
Crafty Witches Kitchen
Families sit down in the Tudor kitchen to decorate a witches' kitchen craft pack, making pop-up models to take home as Halloween decorations. All materials and guidance are provided, and fancy dress is optional but encouraged. There are four 45-minute sessions, starting at 10.15am, 11.15am, 1pm and…
Adult Halloween Disco 2026
An adults-only Halloween night in the mansion, with dancing, seasonal snacks and a quieter relaxation zone. Tickets cost £35 and include entry, the snacks and a welcome drink on arrival, with further drinks available to buy. Fancy dress is optional but encouraged, and there is a prize for the…