European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 18, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Christchurch mansion has a Large collection of rare Antiques paintings and furniture As Well As the Wolsey Art  in on traveler tips a Tours guided Tours of Ipswich take place every tuesday from May through september at 2 15 . There is no need to Book in Advance. Just arrive at the tourist information Center a few minutes Early to buy your ticket. Prices Are 1.25 pounds about $1.90 for adults and 65 Pence $1 for children and senior citizens. A How to get there to get to Ipswich by car take a12 from London and Southern areas and a45 from the midlands and the Northern area. Trains run from the Liverpool Street station in London and the East coast train line services Ipswich from All parts of the country. A for More information Call the Ipswich tourist information Center at 0473-258070 from monday through saturday 9 . To 5 . When calling from outside England dial your International Access code dial the country code 44 and drop the first 0. A Mark me fan n this fireplace located in. The main Kitchen at Christchurch mansion is Large enough to Park a Small car. Christchurch mansion sitting just beyond the town Walls of Ipswich combines the features of an Art gallery a museum a Bird Reserve and a Flower arboretum a All set amid a delightful 67-acre Park. Huge Oak Trees line the walking paths that wind through the manicured lawns. Other attractions include Lawn Bowling greens putting greens a children s wild West play area wilderness Ponds it croquet lawns and Tennis courts in addition to several statues and War memorials. The main House passed from family to family from one generation to the next before eventually being Given to the town of Ipswich in february 1895 on the condition that the House be preserved in its historical integrity. In april of that same year the Park was opened to the Public. The next year the mansion became a museum. While the mansion still houses Many of its original furnishings it also has amassed a Large collection of rare Antiques paintings and architectural features. There is a substantial assemblage of Early Oak Walnut and mahogany furniture and carvings that Date Back to the 16th Century. The collection includes chests tables chairs stools and cupboards of both ornate and simple design. Other parts of the mansion showcase other types of treasures including the Wolsey Art gallery one of the area s most prestigious and important exhibition Halls. Fine Crystal delicate China and antique musical instruments Are on display throughout the two Story building. If you enjoy visiting museums and Art galleries the Christchurch mansion and Park has everything you re looking for. Plus a great Deal More. The Park and arboretum Are open from 7 30 . To dusk every Day and the mansion is open monday to saturday from 10 . To 5 . And from 2 30 . To 4 30 . On sundays. There is no Entrance fee but donations for Upkeep Are accepted. For More information on the Christchurch mansion and Park Call 0473-213-761. A Mark Mcmanns amps photos by Marc Mcfann