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Christchurch Mansion

This beautiful Tudor mansion is the jewel in the crown of Ipswich's historic past boasting over 500 years of history.

The Wolsey Art Gallery will be closed until 1 June when it will reopen for the Wonder Walls exhibition.

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Attractions

What you can see and do at Christchurch Mansion

Visitor information

How to find Christchurch Mansion, opening times, facilities and accessibility.

Christchurch Mansion venue hire

Surrounded by acres of rolling lawns, scenic wooded areas and a delicately created arboretum, the historic Christchurch Mansion is the ideal venue for your event.

History

Christchurch Mansion is built on the site of the Holy Trinity Priory, founded in the 12th century, which was suppressed by King Henry VIII.

Kids' Corner

Our museums bring art and history to life in a fun way! Find out about our events programme, school holiday activities and Mini Mammoths for the under 5s.

The Constable collection

Christchurch Mansion is the home to one of the world’s most important collections of Constable’s work and is now the only place in his own region where paintings by him can be seen.

Thomas Gainsborough

Complementing the works by Constable in Christchurch Mansion’s Wolsey Art Gallery are several by another great Suffolk artist, Thomas Gainsborough (1727 – 1788).

Building on the display of Auguste Rodin’s iconic masterpiece ‘The Kiss’ in Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich Museums are pleased to offer students a unique opportunity to explore the history of sculpture, the work of ‘the father of modern sculpture’ and our art collections with curators and professional artists.