Cuckoo Farm Studios

The farm dates back to 1821 and in 1902 was purchased by the nearby Severalls Mental Hospital, so that patients could undertake therapeutic and healthy activities through working on the land.

Heritage Open Days coincides with the annual 'Open Studios' event, a great opportunity to visit artists in their studios, see print workshop demonstrations, outside workshops and demonstrations. There is also an Associate Exhibition in the Benham Gallery. Whether you are interested in talking to local artists and makers about their creative process, buying or commissioning work or looking for a pleasant day out we hope you will visit us.

Refreshments are available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1100-1600

Sunday 14 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Cuckoo Farm, Boxted Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HH

Directions:

Leave the A12 at junction 28, drive along Via Urbis Romanae road towards the city centre. Turn right onto the A134 (towards Sudbury) at the set of traffic lights. At the mini roundabout turn right down Boxted Road and keep driving over the bridge (crossing the A12) and you will find the entrance to our driveway on the right (opposite from the ‘Carisma’ sign). The 'What Three Words' location is ///different.period.ghosts

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Some studios are upstairs.

Additional information

This year sees the launch of the Temple-Cox Museum & Library at Cuckoo Farm. See separate entry for more details.

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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