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Visit Christchurch Mansion car-free
It’s easy to visit Christchurch Mansion car-free. The train station is 25-minutes away by foot, or you can take a bus half way.
Trains run to Ipswich from: London Liverpool Street (80 mins), Stratford International (75 mins), Shenfield (80 mins), Colchester (20 mins), Bury St Edmunds (30 mins), Norwich (40 mins) and other nearby towns.
Buses run to Ipswich from: Needham Market (30 mins), Stowmarket (45 mins), Felixstowe (45 mins) and other local towns, plus coaches from London.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
For money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains, buses and transport in Suffolk.
When you travel by train, an Ipswich PlusBus tickets gives you unlimited travel around the city. Or, find the cheapest bus tickets for you from Check prices with First Eastern Counties (buses 59, 64, 65, 70, 75, 77, 88 and 116).
Scenic East Suffolk Lines bring you to Ipswich from seaside and country stations with nearby walks. You can listen to an audio tour of the branch from Felixstowe, and an audio tour of the branch from Lowestoft.
Scenic bus 64 runs from Aldeburgh to Ipswich.
Cycle routes National Routes 1 and 51 and the Wolf Way pass through Ipswich. Plan your route here, and find out more about cycling in Ipswich.
Footpaths in Christchurch park are shown on this map.
There are many Ipswich town walking routes, including: the East Suffolk Line Walk, Gipping Valley River Path and Stour and Orwell walk to Shotley. The Sandlings to Southwold, Kesgrave Outer Ring and Fynn Valley Walk start near Ipswich.
Taxis can be booked ahead with Hawk Express Cabs – 01473222222 for the Ipswich train station taxi rank.
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Getting to Christchurch Mansion car-free
Here's our recommended route to Christchurch Mansion. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Ipswich from:
- Suffolk: Stowmarket (10 mins), Bury St Edmunds (30 mins) and Newmarket (55 mins). Scenic East Suffolk Lines: Woodbridge (15 mins), Felixstowe (25 mins), Saxmundham (40 mins) and Lowestoft (90 mins).
- East Anglia: Colchester (20 mins), Chelmsford (35 mins), Norwich (40 mins), Ely (55 mins) and Peterborough (95 mins).
- London: Shenfield (60 mins), Stratford (75 mins) and Liverpool Street (80 mins).
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From the train station it’s a 25-minute stroll to the Soane Street entrance. You could use the Ipswich walking map– the mansion is labelled Art Gallery in Christchurch Park. Footpaths in Christchurch park are shown on this map.
Otherwise, head to Stand R2 (sheltered) and take Ipswich Buses’ ‘Chantry Connections’ bus 12 or bus 13 or bus 20 to Library for an about 10-minute stroll to the Soane Street entrance.
Find out more about the Ipswich bus and train network.
By bus from other towns
There are direct buses to Ipswich, mostly operated by First Eastern Counties from:
- Frequent: Felixstowe (45 mins, bus 75 and bus 77), Needham Market (30 mins, bus 88) and Stowmarket (45 mins, bus 88).
- Regular: Aldeburgh (105 mins, bus 64 and bus 65), Hadleigh (35 mins, Beestons bus 91), Leiston (90 mins, bus 64 and bus 65), Saxmundham (75 mins, bus 64) and Woodbridge (35 mins, bus 64 and bus 65).
There are direct coaches to Ipswich from London: Stansted (2 hrs, coach 717).
From Ipswich Old Cattle Market bus station (sheltered), it’s a 10-15 minute stroll to the Soane Street entrance.
Alternatively, occasional buses leave from Stand F or H, and stop near the park entrances on: Soane Street (buses 118 Ipswich Bus to Framlingham, 59 to Rushmere and 70 to Woodbridge), Westerfield Road, Fonnereau Road and Upper-Henley Road.
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About Christchurch Mansion
Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich is a splendid Tudor mansion nestled within the serene Christchurch Park. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich history and art of the region through its extensive collection of works by Thomas Gainsborough and John Constable, explore meticulously recreated period rooms spanning from the Tudor kitchen to the Georgian saloon, and enjoy a diverse programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year. The mansion is set amidst picturesque parkland, offering a tranquil escape into nature, with family-friendly activities and interactive displays enhancing the visitor experience.
For any queries about visiting contact Christchurch Mansion on 01473 433554 or [email protected]
Address: Christchurch Mansion, Soane Street Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BE. Visit Website