Wearing Feelings: Children in Black and Bright
Delving into children’s fashion from the past 150 years, this year’s major house exhibition explores how the wearability of children's clothing has evolved to reflect growing emotional freedom and expression in childhood.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
This summer, The Children's Country House at Sudbury invites you to come on a journey through time.
Highlighting a variety of iconic children's garments from our wonderful Museum of Childhood collection, you will travel across the last 150 years, discovering how the wearability of children’s clothing has evolved.
You will see how clothing developed from rigid, restrictive cuts into looser and more comfortable garments and how this allowed children more emotional freedom.
This thought-provoking exhibition involves creative partnerships and sustainable craftspeople, an event milestone for 2026 to not be missed!
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All ages are welcome.
- Meeting point
Check in at Visitor Services and enter through the ground floor of the hall.
- Accessibility
The entire exhibition is located on the ground floor of the house. Step free access is available via ramps in the hall.
- Other
Normal admission charges apply. Free admission for National Trust members. Last Admission is one hour before closing.
Upcoming events
Behind the Attic Door Tours
Step behind the attic door at The Children's Country House at Sudbury with guided tours.
Summer of Play at The Children's Country House
Enjoy playful family days out this summer at The Children's Country House at Sudbury from 17th July to 7th September. Normal admission applies.