Flatford

Visit our new John Constable exhibition to find out more about this famous English artist, his life and work. Follow the steps down from the car park, cross the road and you will find the exhibition opposite in the disabled parking area

Walking in John Constable's footsteps you can see why he loved to paint the local scenery and feel as if you are actually wandering through one of his paintings.

Find out about the pretty hamlet of Flatford which includes Bridge Cottage, Flatford Mill, The Granary, Valley Farm as well as the Lock and the Dry Dock. Bridge Cottage is the only building you can go into although Valley Farm is open for occasional events.

Visit the scenes that made John Constable famous. Guided tours available at 12pm and 2pm every day from Bridge Cottage. Please ring ahead on the day to check a guide is available 01206 297201

Travel between Flatford and Dedham on Stour Trusty II and enjoy the landscapes along the River Stour from a different perspective.

Hire a boat and take a trip along the River Stour. Travel upstream and follow the river as it meanders through the water meadows towards Dedham.

Explore the picturesque Stour Valley and Dedham Vale, made famous by the 18th-century paintings of John Constable, England’s foremost landscape artist of the time. Moderate, 4 to 7 miles.

An activity for all the family. Flatford has its own series of Geocaches ready to be discovered ... but beware of muggles!

Sat 16 September 2017 10:30-14:00 (Approx) Let one of our experienced guides lead you on a 3.5 hour (7 mile) walk along the Stour Valley. Booking Essential

Come to Flatford as a group and tailor your visit to suit your party. We cater for everybody from small groups to large coach parties.

Can you help with our latest history project? Have you got any historical info on Flatford's Bridge Cottage ... or Flatford Hamlet?

Put those games consoles away and plug into nature. Pick up an activity pack. They are free and available from the Car Park reception.

An outdoor adventure is just around the next tree, hedge, or field here at Flatford. Play Pooh sticks on Flatford Bridge, roll down a hill or make a grass trumpet. How many you can tick off the list?

Our wonderful homemade pastry case is filled with a tasty mixture using a tangy cheddar and cottage cheese. Served with a side salad and chutney.

Bake of the Month for September is Spiced Apple scone. Delicious with a pot of tea as autumn draws closer.

Complement your lunch with a beer from our Adnams range - brewed locally in Suffolk. A popular addition to our tea-room menu.

Get to know John Constable. Learn more about his childhood and working life, his wife, children and later years.

Meet John Constable's family and get to know his parents, brothers and sisters.

Follow the Mill's history through from the Domesday Book to the present day.