With spring around the corner, Christchurch Mansion is gearing up for its busy programme of events.
Ipswich Borough Council can announce the activities planned at the historic venue over the coming months coinciding with its new spring opening hours.
Currently underway is the exhibition ‘An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson’ ending on 27th April 2025. Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.
Following on from the John Ferguson exhibition will be ‘Colour Shape and Pattern’ from 24th May 2025 until 22nd February 2026 in the Wolsey Art Gallery. The family fun exhibition is a celebration exploring how we can use colour, shape and pattern to get creative. It will encompass Ipswich’s array of modern artworks by leading international artists and will also feature a new mural created by Suffolk artist Lily Hammond.
Some fantastic fun Easter activities for the family at Christchurch Mansion include:
- Woolly’s Egg Trail – 5th-20th April
- Artistic Egg Decorating – 8th April
- Anglo Saxon Clay Pot Making – 9th April
- Anglo Saxon Discovery Day – 9th April
We are delighted to announce that from week commencing 21st April 2025, Christchurch Mansion will be open for private functions every day. Whether you would like to hire a room for a corporate event or are planning your special day, the beautiful historic building is a fantastic venue. The Mansion is hosting a Wedding fayre on 4th May which will provide inspiration for couples, family members and friends to explore the ceremony space, the Lower Tudor Room, and the prestigious reception area, The Great Hall.
Public entry to Christchurch Mansion is free every day (except during special events) with seasonal variations in opening hours to the public - open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm between March and October and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm and Sundays from 11am to 4pm between November and February.
Councillor Carole Jones, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Planning and Museums, says:
"Christchurch Mansion is a vital asset to Ipswich, rich in history and a cherished part of our cultural heritage. With so much planned over the coming months, I would encourage everyone to visit and enjoy this beautiful building and appreciate its significance.”
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