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Last chance to meet cute animals at Christchurch Mansion next week

Only two slots remain for next Monday's Amazing Animals event at Christchurch Mansion, which will feature live mammals and educational activities.

Why it matters: The event offers kids a chance to learn about cute and fluffy animals, their survival in their environments, and how humans impact their worlds.

A guinea pig
A guinea pig(Colchester + Ipswich Museums Service)

The details: The sessions will be held in accessible ground floor spaces at Christchurch Mansion, with all children required to be accompanied by parents or carers throughout the event.

  • £6 per person

  • 45 minutes per session

  • Five sessions on Monday 17 February (10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:00)

  • Only 11:30 and 15:00 sessions still available

For context: The Love Mammals themed event is part of the February half-term activities at the mansion. Due to health and safety guidelines, visitors will not be able to touch the animals.

Worth noting: While the Great Hall will be open to visitors attending the event, the rest of Christchurch Mansion will remain closed to the public on Mondays.

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