Christchurch Mansion Houses
Christchurch Mansion is a fine Tudor building set in an ancient and beautiful park close to the centre of Ipswich. With historic room settings, outstanding paintings and furniture, and also the modern Wolsey Art Gallery with changing contemporary exhibitions, it is one of the most important visitor attractions in East Anglia.
The Tudor and Stuart portraits cover one hundred years of English history from 1570 to 1681. Most of the people in these portraits were involved in the political, military or religious conflicts of their time and wielded considerable power and influence. Apart from members of the Royal family, most of the sitters in this portrait collection are gentry connected with Suffolk.
Christchurch Mansion was the site of the Augustinian Priory of the Holy Trinity founded in the twelfth century. The Round Pond and Wilderness Pond are fed by natural springs and supplied the monks with carp, tench, roach and gudgeon.
Christchurch Mansion is open:
Tuesday to Saturday 10. 00 am to 5. 00 pm (closes at dusk in winter)
Sunday 2. 30-4. 30 (closes at dusk in winter)
Opens Bank Holiday Mondays
Admission free.
Attraction Details
For enquiries about Christchurch Mansion, please contact the attraction using the details below.
AddressSoane Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BE
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
Hotels near Christchurch Mansion
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Toothbrush Apartments - Ipswich
Toothbrush Apartments - Ipswich Waterfront offers accommodation in Ipswich. University Campus Suffolk is 200 metres from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Toothbrush Apartments - Central
Toothbrush Apartments - Central Ipswich offers accommodation in Ipswich, 600 metres from Portman Road. The apartment is 800 metres from University Campus Suffolk. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
The Carlton Hotel
Located just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Ipswich, this family-run hotel offers budget accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking. Rooms at The Carlton Hotel offer TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee facilities..
Novotel Ipswich Centre
In the bustling centre of Ipswich, Novotel Ipswich offers spacious rooms with large work desks and luxury rain showers. The stylish, modern rooms feature a 26-inch LCD TV and comfortable seating area, and all rooms have an en suite bathroom..
Empire Serviced Apartment
Located 700 metres from University Campus Suffolk, Empire Serviced Apartment offers accommodation in Ipswich. Empire Serviced Apartment features views of the city and is 800 metres from Portman Road. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.
Salthouse Harbour Hotel
This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswichs waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant.
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