Flatford

Visit our 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.

The Flatford and Constable walking trail is featured on ITV's Britiain's Favourite Walks: Top 100. This is a moderate, 4 to 7 mile walk that explores 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.

Visit the scenes that made John Constable famous. Guided tours available mid week at 12 noon and weekends at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Tours start at Bridge Cottage. Please ring ahead on the day to check a guide is available 01206 297201.

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.

The new visitor experience at Bridge Cottage is now open. Can you help further with this history project? Have you got any historical info on Flatford's Bridge Cottage ... or Flatford Hamlet?

Sat 20 October 2018 10:30-13:30 Join one of our experienced guides for a 3 hour (6mile) ramble, visiting the views that inspired the artist John Constable.

Join one of our rangers for a walk around the Flatford countryside. Wed 24 and Sun 28 October 2018. You'll discover how they balance the needs of wildlife conservation with managing a landscape which inspired the artist John Constable. Each walk will reflect the changing seasons.

Celebrate a traditional Christmas at Flatford. The beautiful hall of Valley Farm will be open to visit and will be decorated for the season. There will be a cosy log fire with mulled wine and mince pies to enjoy. The tea room will be serving festive fare and there will be gift ideas for family and friends in the shop.

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.

Try something really tempting during your visit to Flatford. This Autumnal Spiced Pumpkin & Walnut scone is delicious, .

Treat yourself to something tasty from our tea-room menu this summer. Whether you’re seeking a full meal or a light bite, we have a variety of different options to choose from.

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.

Whether you want to put years of skills and experience towards our cause or just want to try something brand new, we'll have a role to suit you.

Our team at Flatford is full of inspiring people from all walks of life who get a real buzz from working and learning together. Come and join us.

Turn back the clock 500 years and stay in one of Suffolk's oldest buildings. Packed with history and bags of charm. If you are looking for a striking house with masses of space, inside and out, this is truly it. Large and small holiday lets available.

Stay in the gate lodge of Thorington Hall. This little lodge occupies the oldest part of the farmhouse and retains much of its original character. The cottage has a rustic theme throughout including a living room with stone floors, exposed beams and a cosy log-burner and cobbled courtyard garden.