The distinguished Tudor house, Christchurch Mansion, is located at the parks southern entrance and holds a public museum and art gallery.

During the 1560s there was an ongoing dispute with the Ipswich Corporation in relation to various alterations carried out and public access to the annual fair.

[2] In 2004, the park received a £4.2 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a programme of extensive renovation and restoration of its facilities and historical features.

This renovation included the 2006 draining of both the 'round' and 'wilderness' ponds in order to remove the five feet of silt that had collected over the previous 80 years.

[5] The Upper and Lower Arboreta within Christchurch Park are the horticultural gem of Ipswich providing inspiration to gardeners and a tranquil setting for relaxation and reflection.

Paths gently weave through the gardens past tennis courts, croquet lawns and a band stand.

It was envisaged as providing "healthful and harmonious recreation" by James Allen Ransome, a Councillor with Ipswich Municipal Council.

An annual parade of historic vehicles also assembles along the spinal path of the park, and marks the start of the Ipswich to Felixstowe Run.