History of Flatford at Flatford

Find out about the history of Flatford Mill, The Granary, Willy Lott's House, Bridge Cottage, Valley Farm and the horse-drawn barges that transported goods up and down the River Stour.

Take a wander round Flatford

Take a self guided trail with the guidebook and discover the 'Hay Wain' view along with the locations of several other major paintings by John Constable. Walking in his footsteps you can see why he loved to paint the local scenery.

Golding Constable

Golding Constable was a Suffolk businessman who profited from the agricultural and industrial boom underway during his lifetime.

Maria Bicknell

Uncover the story of John Constables wife, Maria. Their meeting, love, children, struggles and how her sad death affected those she left behind.

River Stour

The River Stour was made a navigable river by Act of Parliament in 1705 but it wasn't an easy process. With access rights and a five-foot difference in water height to navigate, discover how the crew tackled the route.