Wearing Feelings: Childhood 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
- Accessibility
The entire exhibition is located on the ground floor of the house. Step free access is available via ramps in the hall.
- Meeting point
Check in at Visitor Services and enter through the ground floor of the hall.
- Suitability for children
All ages are welcome.
- Other
Normal admission charges apply. Free admission for National Trust members. Last Admission is one hour before closing.
Upcoming events
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.
Marble Run by Wild Rumpus
This summer, discover a gigantic upcycled marble run by Wild Rumpus.
Superhero Cape Craft Workshop
Become the hero of your own story! Design and decorate a colourful superhero cape using fabric and felt. Inspired by Wearing Feelings: Children in Black and Bright, this fun workshop celebrates imagination, creativity, and self expression.
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Join our mission to create the cure by decoding cryptic clues and solving a series of puzzles to save the day.