This is rough guide for the cost of the event. We believe this event will cost around £1-10, but please check the event description or booking site for exact pricing.
£6 per person. Hour-long sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm on Monday 21 December 2026. Age 3+ recommended. Babies in arms free but cannot handle the animals. 40 places per session — booking essential.
The live animals return to Christchurch Mansion for a festive edition, just before Christmas. Families can meet the animals up close and learn how different species adapt and survive.
Who you might meet
Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, hedgehogs and sugar gliders are all in the mix — the final line-up depends on how the animals are doing on the day.
Good to know
Monday 21 December 2026, with hour-long sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tickets are £6 per person. Recommended for children aged three and above; babies in arms do not need a ticket but cannot touch the animals. Parents and carers must stay throughout.
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A dinner in aid of SSAFA who for 140 years have shown commitment to ensuring that service men and women, veterans and their families get the best possible support when they need it.
a different kind of weekend street market feature fantasy and games, new stalls and old favourites in Ipswich, coinciding the same weekend as the book festival