Christchurch Mansion

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

Explore the period rooms from the Tudor kitchen to the sumptuous Georgian saloon and the beautifully detailed Victorian wing and much more!

Gaze at the fine collection of art from Suffolk artists including the biggest collection of Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable paintings outside of London.

Mansion Tours

The Friends of Ipswich Museums offer free short daily tours of the Mansion called 'A Peep into the Past'. These take place at 11am, Tuesday - Saturday and 2pm on Sunday, March to November only.

The Wolsey Art Gallery

The Wolsey Art Gallery (part of Christchurch Mansion) is now open with a permanent display of John Constable's work.

Thomas Gainsborough

• William Wollaston (The Flute Player)
• Mrs Bedingfield and her Daughter
• Holywells Park, Ipswich.

John Constable

• The Millstream
• Willy Lott's Cottage
• Ladies of the Mason Family
• Golding Constable's Flower Garden
• Golding Constable's Vegetable Garden

Highlights!

• Tudor kitchen
• Victorian toys and games
• Suffolk artists gallery - see artists including, Alfred Munnings, Camille Pissaro, Colin Moss and many more!
• The Wolsey Art Gallery - where you can see the finest collection of John Constable paintings outside of London.