Discover the varied wildlife in the park
A wide range of wildlife visit Christchurch Park throughout the year - who will you spot next time you visit?
Discover the varied wildlife in the park
A wide range of wildlife visit Christchurch Park throughout the year - who will you spot next time you visit?
Visit Christchurch Mansion for a glimpse back in time
The Mansion welcomes visitors free of charge, six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday) from 10am - 5pm and is available to hire for events and functions.
Drop into the Reg Driver Visitors Centre
With exhibitions of relevance to the park and staff on hand to answer questions from 10am-4pm (7pm in the summer), the centre also has toilets and baby-changing facilities.
Fancy a game?
The tennis courts have recently been refurbished thanks to a £142,500 grant from the Lawn Tennis Association. There are at least two courts available for public use at all times and it's free to play!
There's always time for playtime!
Our playground provides a clean, bright and safe area for children up to the age of 14. You can find the Playground more or less in the centre of the Park, at the top of the hill above the Reg Driver Visitor Centre.

Bird Walks 2025

Saturday, 19th of July at 8:30 am, Meet at the Reg Driver Centre in Christchurch Park.

Saturday, 25th October at 8:30 am, Meet at the Reg Driver Centre in Christchurch Park.

All events are free, but booking is essential at the Reg Driver Centre, Telephone 01473 433516.

Ipswich parks again recognised with coveted Green Flag Awards

Green Flag for 2025-26 at Christchurch Park

From Left to right: Billy Cole, Parks Manager, West Ipswich, Rowell Bell, Friend of Christchurch Park, Sean Heffer, Park protection supervisor, Brian McDonald, landscape gardener, Richard Hudson, Chair of the Friends of Christchurch Park, and Oscar Deeks. 

Three parks in Ipswich have retained their prestigious Green Flag Awards, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Today, Ipswich Borough Council is celebrating after again receiving a trio of accolades for Bourne, Christchurch and Holywell’s Parks.
The news of this year’s accreditations for the parks is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green spaces of Ipswich, so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy them.

Christchurch Park has held this prestigious award for an amazing 18 years in succession. 

Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said:
“Congratulations to everyone involved at Ipswich Borough Council who have worked tirelessly on achieving the exacting standards required for these Green Flag Awards.

“Quality parks and green spaces like Christchurch Park make the country a healthier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.

“Crucially, parks like this are free and safe spaces for families to socialise, for children to play, and for everyone to enjoy nature. They also provide important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”

Councillor Lucy Trenchard, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Parks and Climate Change, says:
“We are all delighted that Bourne, Christchurch and Holywell’s Parks have maintained their Green Flag status, together totalling forty award-winning years. I would like to thank our industrious Parks team, community groups and volunteers who make them such special places. Everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their efforts and achievements, which sees us celebrating for another year!

“We’re incredibly proud of all our parks and open spaces in Ipswich, and the huge benefits they bring to our residents and visitors, as well as in protecting wildlife and environmental assets all around us.”

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David Charles Routh, Memorial Bench Dedication.

Mayor of Ipswich Councillor Elango K. Elavalakan attended a bench dedication for a long-standing member of the Friends of Christchurch Park, David Charles Routh, in the Upper Arboretum this morning. David was well known in Ipswich as he participated in many groups within the local community, along with events, meetings, and ceremonies for the Friends group. He was well known for compering Brass on the Grass concerts in the park. The bench made by Genesis Orwell Mencap honours David’s long service to Christchurch Park and it was partly funded by the Friends group and some of David’s long-standing friends.

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The Friends were recently approached by the Ipswich Star to contribute to an article about fascinating features in the Park.  If you would like to find out more about the buildings, monuments and places mentioned in the article do have a look at the more to see page by clicking here. If you’d like to join the Friends and support the Park, you can do so here. It only cost £10 a year.

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