Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion is a red brick Tudor house where period rooms display furniture, clothing, and domestic objects from different eras. The interior layout allows visitors to move through connected spaces that show how people lived across several centuries.

The house was built around 1548 on land where a medieval priory once stood before it was dismantled during religious reforms. The building survived centuries of change and nearly disappeared in the 1890s until someone stepped in to save it.

The art collection inside reflects the creative work of local painters whose careers were shaped by the surrounding landscape and community. Visitors see how these artworks are woven into the house's rooms, creating a dialogue between art and domestic life.

The house sits within a park and can be reached from several directions depending on where you are coming from. Plan for an unhurried visit to explore the different rooms at your own pace, as they flow through the building naturally.

The staircase inside features detailed carved woodwork that reveals how important craftsmanship was to the original owner and reflects the wealth and taste of that time. Most visitors walk past these intricate details without noticing them on their first visit.

Location: Ipswich

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: Christchurch Park, Colchester and Ipswich Museums Service

Address: Christchurch Park, Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE

Opening Hours: November-February Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; November-February Sunday 11:00-16:00; March-October Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; March-October Sunday 11:00-17:00

Phone: 01473433554

Website: https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/christchurch-mansion

GPS coordinates: 52.06060,1.15820

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54