The live animals are back for our Love Mammals themed February half-term! Find out more about a range of cute and fluffy animals, how they adapt and survive in their environments, and how humans impact their worlds.
Everyone aged three and older, including adults, will require a ticket. Children under three are welcome free of charge, but due to health and safety guidelines, they will not be able to touch the animals. This is a family event for children accompanied by parents/carers, who must remain with their children throughout.
All sessions will be held in fully accessible ground-floor spaces. For useful information, such as how to find us and what facilities the Mansion has, we recommend reading our Access information: Access at Christchurch Mansion
Please note that only the Great Hall will be open to event visitors. The rest of the Mansion will not be open as we are closed to the public on Mondays.
How to get here
Car parks nearby which are pay and display include - Crown Pools (five minute walk). Ipswich is just 1 hour 15 minutes on the main train line from London to Norwich. Arriving at Ipswich Station the museum is approximately 20 minute walk or short bus ride to the town centre. The museum is a five minute walk from Tower Ramparts bus station in the town centre - see the latest bus timetables here.
For useful information, such as how to find us and what facilities Christchurch Mansion has, we recommend reading our Access information: Access at Christchurch Mansion