What Facilities Do You Have?

Christchurch Mansion has a bookable indoor lunch space, shop, accessible toilets and coach drop-off point.

It does not have a lift so the first floor is accessible via stairs only. 

Can I Make A Pre-Visit And Do You Have A Risk Assessment?

Yes! We highly recommend you to make a preliminary visit to help you get the most of your day, especially if you are on a self-led visit.

If you would like to talk to a member of our team on a pre-visit, please ask when booking.

Copies of risk assessments, which you can use as a guideline for your own visit risk assessment, can be found under the relevant museum session you are attending.

Can You Offer Sessions For Students With Specific Needs?

Yes! We are very experienced working with special needs groups.

Our sessions are very practical and include lots of object handling and dressing up activities and can be adapted to meet your students specific needs.

Just contact us and a member of our team will be happy to discuss this with you.

Is There An Indoor Space For Lunch?

Christchurch Mansion has an indoor, bookable lunch space. If you are on a self-led visit, there may be a small charge for the lunch room.

Is There An Opportunity For Children To Shop?

Yes! Christchurch Mansion has a shop with a range of pocket money priced souvenirs.

Shop space is limited, so we recommend you visit in small groups.

Is Christchurch Mansion Fully Accessible For Wheelchair Users?

Due to the nature of our historic buildings they are not all fully accessible to people with wheelchairs or mobility difficulties.

Christchurch Mansion does not have a lift so the first floor is accessible via stairs only. 

In sessions that use first floor spaces we have alternative provision for groups with mobility difficulties to ensure all pupils are able to fully participate in the activities.

If you have any queries, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Are The Museums Suitable For Nursery And Early Years Groups?

For a small charge we are able to provide additional object handling boxes and I spy trail cards in some of our venues to provide a focus to your visit. For further details, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Is Coach Parking Available On Site?

There is no parking at Christchurch Mansion, but it is located in the town centre. Please visit www.ipswich.gov.uk/parking for up-to-date information.