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# Easter egg trails and Anglo Saxon activities planned at Christchurch Mansion this half term
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/easter-egg-trails-and-anglo-saxon-activities-planned-at-christchurch-mansion/
- Published: 2025-03-31T07:06:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:16:39.000Z
- Description: Families can enjoy a range of activities at the historic Ipswich venue during the Easter holidays alongside new art exhibitions.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Events & Things To Do, History, Heritage & Museums, #article, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** Christchurch Mansion is opening its doors with a packed spring programme, combining cultural exhibits with family-friendly activities while introducing new seasonal opening hours.

![Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1743372625-christchurch-mansion-in-ipswich-from-right-6.jpg)

Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details:** The historic venue will be available for private functions every day from 21 April, alongside its regular public opening hours which vary seasonally.

- Free entry to the mansion (except during special events)
- Spring/summer hours (March-October): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 10am-5pm; Sundays 11am-5pm
- Autumn/winter hours (November-February): Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 10am-4pm; Sundays 11am-4pm

**What's happening:** The Easter holiday programme includes:

- Woolly's Egg Trail running 5-20 April
- Artistic Egg Decorating on 8 April
- Anglo Saxon Clay Pot Making on 9 April
- Anglo Saxon Discovery Day also on 9 April

**What's next:** After the current "An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson" exhibition ends on 27 April, a new family-focused exhibition called "Colour Shape and Pattern" will run from 24 May 2025 until 22 February 2026 in the Wolsey Art Gallery.

**Beyond art:** A Wedding Fayre on 4 May will showcase the mansion as a venue for special occasions, with couples able to explore the Lower Tudor Room ceremony space and The Great Hall reception area.

**What they're saying:** Councillor Carole Jones, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Planning and Museums, said: "Christchurch Mansion is a vital asset to Ipswich, rich in history and a cherished part of our cultural heritage. With so much planned over the coming months, I would encourage everyone to visit and enjoy this beautiful building and appreciate its significance."

**The bottom line:** Christchurch Mansion offers both cultural enrichment through its exhibitions and practical entertainment for families during school holidays, all housed within one of Ipswich's most historically significant buildings.

You can [find out more here](https://ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/christchurch-mansion/?ref=ipswich.co.uk).

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