Sit, slow down, and tune in to the sonic layers of Constable country. In this relaxed morning workshop led by artist, writer, and composer Kelly Ann Buckley (K-A-B), you’ll explore the soundscape of the environment through deep listening and...
Join us at Flatford for our Summer of Play, every day during the school holidays 11am-4pm.
Become a Flatford Sonic Explorer and tune into nature’s secret signals. In this playful and interactive workshop led by artist and composer Kelly Ann Buckley, you’ll explore the landscape using both ears and tech, including parabolic listening...
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.
Explore the constable landscape with special microphones to uncover the sounds hidden in plain sight. Lead by award winning music social enterprise, CLIP, you’ll discover the unique soundscape from the bottom of the river stour, to the tops of...
Explore the constable landscape with special microphones to uncover the sounds hidden in plain sight. Lead by award winning music social enterprise, CLIP, you’ll discover the unique soundscape from the bottom of the river stour, to the tops of...
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.
An improvised experimental soundscape orchestra built from found sounds, poetic cues and collaborative listening inspired by Constable's landscapes. Join artist, writer, and composer Kelly Ann Buckley for a full-day creative workshop combining...
Brentwood Mac are delighted to be returning for a second year to Flatford following their sold out show in 2024. Brentwood Mac has quickly made their mark in the tribute band scene, bringing you the flare and dynamics of one of the worlds...
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...
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...
Experiment with music technology to record the sounds of Constable country, and turn them into musical performance. Lead by sound artist Frazer Merrick, you’ll explore a range of equipment to record sound and then spend the afternoon using the...
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.
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...
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...