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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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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 people that populate the picture; lives defined not by simplicity and virtue, but by hardship, hope and resilience.

Turning the traditional, bucolic, chocolate box ideal of The Hay Wain on its head, you'll never look at the landscape in quite the same way again.

This is an open air theatre event in the Granary Garden at Flatford. Refreshments will be available before the start and in the interval.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £21.50
Concession Under 18s and over 65s£19.50
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The basics

Booking details

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Suitability

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Granary garden at Flatford

What to bring and wear

This is an open air event that will take place whatever the weather, so please come prepared. It will be dark when you leave, so please bring a torch.

Accessibility

Access to the Granary garden is level. There is a small blue badge car park, an accessible toilet and Changing Places facility

Upcoming events

Half Term Garden Games 

We'll have spread a range of garden games on the Granary Lawn for you to enjoy. Suitable for all ages, although children must be supervised.

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times

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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on
23 May to 26 Sep 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 108 other dates or times

Family 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
26 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00

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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on
30 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00