Constable 250
Ticket Pricing + Booking Information
Constable 250 is a special series of three major exhibitions held at Christchurch Mansion throughout 2026–27, marking the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth.
Each exhibition can be visited separately, or you can save money by booking a multi‑exhibition ticket.
Visitor Information
On the 29th and 30th of September and the 1st of October, large school and college groups will be visiting the exhibition during the morning as part of workshop sessions.
If you would prefer a quieter visit, we recommend arriving after midday. Your ticket is valid at any time during opening hours.
Ticket Prices
For the comfort and safety of our visitors we will be carrying out bag checks. See our T&Cs for more details.
The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape
Single Exhibition Tickets
Entry to the exhibition is available anytime during normal opening hours on the day of your visit.
Adults: £10
Children (under 16): Free
Reduced Rate: £8
Please note that members of the Art Fund and the Friends of Ipswich Museums get free entry to the exhibition.
Constable to Contemporary
Single Exhibition Tickets
Entry to the exhibition is available anytime during normal opening hours on the day of your visit.
Adults: £5
Children (under 16): Free
Reduced Rate: £4
Please note that members of the Art Fund and the Friends of Ipswich Museums get free entry to the exhibition.
Multi-Exhibition Discounts
Save money when booking more than one exhibition. These discounts are exclusively available by purchasing online.
The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape + Constable to ContemporaryThe joint ticket for The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape and Constable to Contemporary costs £12.50 and provides flexible‑date entry for both exhibitions. |
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Day‑of‑visit walk‑up tickets are available for individual exhibitions (card only at the Mansion).
To ensure fairness and clarity, all dated tickets are non‑refundable and non‑exchangeable and all bundles are non‑refundable. Please review your dates carefully before purchasing.
These multi-exhibition offers are only available for individuals, not group purchases.
Children + Reduced Rates
Children + Young People
Free entry applies to all children in full‑time mandatory education. As our booking system cannot process free and paid tickets together, please book adult tickets only online. Your children will be admitted free on arrival; no separate ticket needed.
Reduced Rate Eligibility
Reduced rate applies to:
+ Ipswich Borough residents (postcode required)
+ Students (Student ID)
+ Visitors receiving Universal Credit, Income‑based JSA, Income Support, or ESA
+ Disabled visitors (PIP or DLA)
Groups + School Visits
Groups (12+ Visitors)
Groups of twelve or more visitors receive a 20% discount on adult tickets, which reduces the price for Constable: Walking the Landscape to £8, and for Constable to Contemporary to £4, with this discount applied as a one‑off reduction per transaction.
Booking is essential for all group visits. Groups that arrive without a prior booking may be turned away if the galleries have reached capacity.
Schools
All UK school groups must pre‑book their visit. Pricing is currently being aligned with group rates, with final confirmation to follow. Foreign school groups are not eligible for free child entry, as the free‑child policy applies only to UK children in full‑time mandatory education.
Bookings + Enquiries
For any questions about the above sections or for online booking issues, please contact us via email or call us at 01473 433554 during our opening hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book in advance?
Due to high demand, we strongly recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment. While a limited number of tickets may be available on the day, these cannot be guaranteed. Groups of twelve or more visitors must book ahead as group booking is essential to guarantee entry.
Do I need to arrive exactly at my ticket time to visit the exhibition?
No. Your ticket shows a time, but this is not a strict entry slot. You can arrive at any point during our normal opening hours on the day of your visit.
Can I change my ticket date?
No, all online tickets are strictly non‑refundable and non‑exchangeable, so ticket dates cannot be altered once purchased.
Are children free?
Yes, all visitors under the age of sixteen can enter for free, although children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult.
Do Ipswich residents get a discount?
Yes, visitors who live within the Ipswich Borough Council boundary are eligible for the reduced rate, provided they show proof of postcode.
Do seniors get a discount?
No, we do not offer a senior discount. Please check our reduced rates to see if you qualify for any of our other discounts.
Can foreign school groups enter for free?
No, free child entry applies only to UK children in full‑time mandatory education; foreign school groups do not receive free child admission.
