Wolsey’s Ipswich opens on Friday 14 July and runs until Sunday 29 October 2023 at The Hold on Ipswich Waterfront. Entry is free and open to all ages.
Exhibition opening times are 10:00 - 12:30 and 13:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, with late opening until 9pm on Thursdays. 10:00 - 16:00 Saturday and Sunday.
You can book free tickets for the Wolsey’s Ipswich exhibition by visiting: www.suffolkarchives.co.uk. Alternatively, just turn up and depending on the capacity of the exhibition gallery you will be admitted as soon as possible.
The events accompanying the exhibition are ticketed and can be booked in advance by visiting: www.suffolkarchives.co.uk.
The Café at The Hold is also open daily for visitors to drop in for refreshments.
The Wolsey’s Ipswich exhibition programme includes:
Wolsey’s Ipswich – The Cardinal Connections Walking Tour Map
As an extension of the ‘Wolsey’s Ipswich’ exhibition, we have also collaborated with the Ipswich Tourist Guides Association to create a special walking tour map which will help visitors to explore Ipswich and discover more about the history of the town and the possible sites associated with Wolsey’s life. We have also included some other incredible Tudor treasures for good measure. The pocket size map will be available for free from The Hold, Christchurch Mansion, and the Town Hall.
Exhibition Curator Tours, July to October, £5 (advance booking required).
Go beyond the displays with a special tour from our exhibition team. Find out more, hear new stories, and ask your burning questions. Ticket includes tour and exhibition admission. Visit www.suffolkarchives.co.uk for dates and time slots.
Tudor Dance and Music Sessions
Every Tuesday throughout August 2023 10:30 – 13:00 Free.
Drop into The Hold for a morning of Tudor dance and music Jacqueline Marshall –Ward and Elizabeth Gutteridge of Colchester Historical Dance and Colchester Waites. No experience needed. All welcome.
Let’s Get Crafty – Tudors
Every Tuesday from 25 July to 29 August. 10:30 – 12:30. Ages 5 - 11, Free.
We have teamed up with the Wolsey 550 Project to offer a range of Tudor inspired family crafts.
Let’s Get Crafty – Who do I want to be when I grow up?
Every Wednesday from 26 July to 30 August. 10:30 - 12.30. Ages 5 - 11, Free.
We have teamed up with the Wolsey 550 Project to be inspired by Thomas Wolsey’s achievements and support young people to explore through craft activities ‘Who do you want to be when you grow up?’