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Constable 250: Flatford Guided Tour 

This year is the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth, so Join us for a fascinating guided tour to learn more about his life and work. As you walk, see the iconic views that inspired Constable's masterpieces such as the Hay Wain and...

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3 Jul to 26 Sep 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 73 other dates or times

Constable 250: Summer Draw In 

Create landscape-inspired drawings in John Constable’s 250th Anniversary year, surrounded by the environment that made him a painter. Members of the Ipswich and Colchester Art Societies will be available for help and encouragement if needed. All...

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10 Jul to 13 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 3 other dates or times

Constable 250: Summer Fun at Flatford 

Join us for our Summer fun at Flatford, every day during the school holidays 10:30-15:30.

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18 Jul to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 44 other dates or times

Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Meet the Artists. 

The Rivers and Skies is the title of an art project by artists Tom Hobden and Phoebe Stapleton that aims to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of John Constable.

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19 Jul 2026
at 12:00 to 15:00

Shades of Simon - a tribute to Paul Simon 

Back by popular demand! 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 4th year running in July 2026. The show has...

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25 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 21:45

Constable 250: Suffolk Archives on Tour 

Discover more about Suffolk's famous artist John Constable, who celebrates his 250th birthday on the 11 June this year. Suffolk Archives bring their Archives on Tour trailer, which this year features a mini exhibition about John Constable.

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1 Aug to 2 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 1 other date or time

Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies - Lunchtime Chat 

The Rivers and Skies is the title of an art project by artists Tom Hobden and Phoebe Stapleton that aims to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of John Constable.

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18 Aug to 20 Aug 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00+ 2 other dates or times

Constable 250: The Rivers and Skies: Immersive Digital Storytelling 

The Rivers and Skies is the title of an art project by artists Tom Hobden and Phoebe Stapleton that aims to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of John Constable.

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24 Aug to 30 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 15:30+ 6 other dates or times

Constable 250: The Hay Wain Open Air Theatre 

As part of our 250th Anniversary Celebrations of Constable's birth, this highly acclaimed play by Packing Shed Theatre returns to Flatford. With music that has been described as East Anglia's very own Les Miserables, the play brings to life the...

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28 Aug 2026
at 19:30 to 21:30