Christchurch Mansion

About Christchurch Mansion

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.

With four main reception rooms, all showcasing an array of ornate and historic features including black and white marble floors or grand fireplaces, the brick mansion provides you with a fascinating venue that will captivate your guests.

Our team have years of experience in helping to manage and organise a variety of events, including exhibitions, weddings, lectures and family celebrations.

Whatever space you choose, our experienced team will be there to seamlessly deliver your event to the highest level of quality and satisfaction, ensuring your individual requirements are met.

About Christchurch Mansion

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.

With four main reception rooms, all showcasing an array of ornate and historic features including black and white marble floors or grand fireplaces, the brick mansion provides you with a fascinating venue that will captivate your guests.

Our team have years of experience in helping to manage and organise a variety of events, including conferences, weddings, lectures and family celebrations.

Whatever space you choose, our experienced team will be there to seamlessly deliver your event to the highest level of quality and satisfaction, ensuring your individual requirements are met.

The Great Hall

The Great Hall, at the heart of the Mansion, provides a striking focal point for larger functions, talks and conferences. Its size makes it a magnificent venue for wedding receptions.

With the additional hire of the China Room, the Victorian Kitchen and an outside seating area, there is more than enough room to cater your event. Whether you want separate areas for refreshments, displays or entertainment we can adjust the venue to suit you.

Capacity: Up to 150 people

Rate (per hour after-hours): From £130

Lower Tudor Room

Impressive and atmospheric, the Lower Tudor Room is a perfect venue for small conferences, private functions or meetings, as well as being licenced for weddings, vow renewals, baby naming ceremonies and civil partnerships.

The two-storey Tudor wing was added in the 1920s and constructed from materials rescued from the demolition of a Tudor merchant house. The room boasts an impressive fireplace and over mantle, together with beautiful tapestries and wall hangings.

Capacity: Up to 45

Rate (10am – 4:30pm): From £240

Lower Tudor Room

Impressive and atmospheric, the Lower Tudor Room is a perfect venue for small conferences, private functions or meetings, as well as being licenced for weddings, vow renewals, baby naming ceremonies and civil partnerships.

The two-storey Tudor wing was added in the 1920s and constructed from materials rescued from the demolition of a Tudor merchant house. The room boasts an impressive fireplace and over mantle, together with beautiful tapestries and wall hangings.

Capacity: Up to 45

Rate (10am – 4:30pm): From £240

Wingfield Room

Ideal for small corporate gatherings or private meetings, the Wingfield Room features a series of wonderful carved wooden panels depicting many classical scenes, including the famous “Judgement of Paris”.

The scene, originally in the Ipswich town house of Sir Humphrey Wingfield, was moved into this purpose-built room in 1931 after having spent years in the possession of the Cobbold family.

Capacity: Up to 16 people

Rate (10am – 4:30pm): From £70

Education Room

The Education Room is ideal for small corporate and private meetings. Recently redecorated for use by school groups, the room is well situated for access to the Suffolk Artists Gallery, featuring the work of Thomas Gainsborough.

Capacity: Up to 20 people

Rate (10am – 4:30pm): From £75

Education Room

The Education Room is ideal for small corporate and private meetings. Recently redecorated for use by school groups, the room is well situated for access to the Suffolk Artists Gallery, featuring the work of Thomas Gainsborough.

Capacity: Up to 20 people

Rate (10am – 4:30pm): From £75

Wolsey Art Gallery

The Wolsey Art Gallery offers a grand and atmospheric setting for after-hours networking, drinks receptions, product launches, award presentations and charity fundraisers.

Home to Constable and Gainsborough masterpieces as well as touring exhibitions with national significance such as Kiss & Tell: Rodin and Suffolk Sculpture, you will get a unique opportunity to host your event alongside a range of exhibitions and displays.

Capacity: Up to 150 people

Rate (after-hours): From £350

Venue details

Located within Christchurch Park, the Mansion is in walking distance from the town centre.

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WHERE

Soane Street, Ipswich, IP4 2BE

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TELEPHONE

01473 433554

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Email

museums@ipswich.gov.uk