Christchurch Mansion

Ahoy there! Did you know that the second captain to ever sail around the world was from Ipswich? Come to the Mansion and become a member of the crew, with different activities everyday, you can create your pirate outfit, hat, telescope, eye patch and parrot; you can even learn some pirate slang. Then come back all dressed-up on Friday and take part in the Mansion privateers experience. Shiver me timbers! Suitable for age 4+.

Tues: Dress like a pirate, come and make a pirate’s hat or accessory.
Wed: See like a pirate, make your own telescope and eye patch.
Thurs: Talk like a pirate, stuff and decorate your own felt parrot to sit on your shoulder and find out about pirate slang used and what they meant.
Fri: Act like a pirate, now you look the part, become a member of the crew and take part in the fun adventures our Mansion privateers experienced.

Sessions at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

Where

Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich

Admission

£1.50 per pirate, per session. These events are very popular so booking is essential, book in advance by calling 01473 433691 or by dropping into Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich.

Harold Macmillan described this as the era when we’d “never had it so good”. Based around our “1950s and 1960s” Memory Box, come and share your memories of the Coronation, the Moon Landing and the birth of Rock and Roll.

This event is suitable for people with a visual impairment.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

3-4:30pm

Admission

£2.50 per session (£2 for Friends of the Museum).

This event is very popular so booking is essential.

Please book your place by calling 01473 433691.

The discovery during World War Two of the Mildenhall Treasure was one of the most exciting and significant events of the 20th century.

Now officially one of the top ten treasures of the British Museum, this 1600 year old silver Roman dinner set is an astounding example of the craftsmanship, artistic talent and wealth of our ancestors.

For the first time since its discovery the Great Dish from the dinner set will be back on display in Suffolk. This talk will look back over the discovery of this national treasure and introduce you to this truly magnificent object.

Enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink during this relaxed evening.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

7-8:30pm

Admission

£7 per person, drink included.

These events are very popular so booking is essential.

Book in advance by calling 01473 433691

Skipping ropes, marbles, dolls and Subbuteo… using items from our Memory Box collection as a prompt, we discuss childhood games, the horror of school dinners and our favourite toys.

Did you “Listen With Mother”, read “The Eagle” or play football in the street with your friends? Come along and share your stories.

This event is suitable for people with a visual impairment.

Suitable for

• Any age

When

3-4:30pm

Admission

£2.50 per session (£2 for Friends of the Museum).

This event is very popular so booking is essential.

Book your place by calling 01473 433691.