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Flatford guided tour 

Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Flatford

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on
16 Jul to 27 Sep 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 63 other dates or times
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Summer of Play 

Join us at Flatford for our Summer of Play, every day during the school holidays 11am-4pm.

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on
19 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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Shades of Simon - a tribute to Paul Simon 

The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National Trust's Flatford Mill for the 3rd year running in July 2025. The show has an engaging narration...

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on
26 Jul 2025
at
19:00 to 21:30
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Nature Day 

Join the fun and go wild at the Flatford Nature Day. There will be craft activities to try, trails to follow and nature clues to hunt.

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on
29 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Valley Farm Open Day 

The ancient hall of Valley Farm will be open to view, allowing visitors to look up at the blackened rafters and see the huge inglenook fireplace and medieval staircase.

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on
2 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Nature Day 

Join the fun and go wild at the Flatford Nature Day. There will be craft activities to try, trails to follow and nature clues to hunt.

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on
19 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Heritage Open Day - Thorington Hall 

Thorington Hall is a beautiful, rambling timber framed farmhouse in the heart of the Dedham Vale. This is a rare chance to visit as the house is normally let as National Trust holiday home. When you visit, marvel at the wooden carving on the...

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on
13 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Botanical Casting Workshop 

Spend a relaxing few hours in the Granary at Flatford learning about botanical casting. Workshop leader Becky will lead you through the process of casting flowers and foliage into plaster so you can create your own beautiful and permanent...

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on
27 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 15:30
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Nature Day 

Join the fun and go wild at the Flatford Nature Day. There will be craft activities to try, trails to follow and nature clues to hunt.

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on
28 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
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Christmas Craft Fayre 

The Bourne Valley Crafters bring their festive Christmas fayre to Flatford. They have invited a talented group of local crafters and designers to bring their wares, so you will be able to browse from a beautiful range of crafts, including...

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on
29 Nov to 30 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Christmas at Valley Farm 

Step into a traditional country Christmas at Valley Farm. The main hall of this ancient building will be decorated with greenery and there will be a cosy log fire to warm your hands. Mince pies and mulled wine will be on sale and our...

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on
29 Nov to 30 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time