Gainsborough's House
Gainsboroughs House, 46-47 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU
Step into the world of one of Britain's greatest artists at Gainsborough's House this Heritage Open Days. Enjoy free entry to the historic house and garden, where you can explore the very rooms in which Thomas Gainsborough lived. Discover the story of his life and art in beautifully restored 18th-century surroundings. Nestled among the greenery, you can also admire a striking series of sculptures by artist Helaine Blumenfeld OBE, adding a contemporary touch to this historic setting.
The Gainsborough Gallery is a highlight not to be missed, displaying an outstanding collection of the artist's masterpieces that bring his remarkable career to life. Visitors can also discover new perspectives on the British landscape through a series of contemporary responses by Norfolk artist Kate Giles, created to mark the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth. Explore David Dawson's striking large-scale paintings of his native countryside in Wales, celebrating the enduring power of landscape.
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a range of free activities for all ages, including family-friendly creative activities, an art trail, demonstrations of the Camera Obscura, and opportunities to learn more about Gainsborough's life.
For those wishing to extend their visit, our major temporary exhibition, Gainsborough, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape, will be open on the day for the special price of just £7.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10am - 4.30pm
- Sunday 20 September:
- 10am - 4.30pm
Location & directions
Gainsboroughs House, 46-47 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU
- Directions:
- Gainsborough’s House is situated in the centre of Sudbury, Suffolk, at the bottom of Market Hill. The entrance is situated on Weavers Lane. By Train: Sudbury, Suffolk railway station is a connecting line from Marks Tey on the Liverpool St to Norwich line. The station is half a mile from Gainsborough’s House. A 10 minute walk along Station Road, Friars Street, Gainsborough Street and Weavers Lane will bring you to our main entrance. By Car: There are three public car parks a short walk away. North Street has 199 spaces and, directed from the A131 one way system, has free Pay & Display parking for 3 hours. For all day parking, both the Kingfisher Leisure Centre and Sudbury Railway Station have plenty of Pay & Display parking.
- Contact on day:
- Gainsborough's House
- Telephone number:
- +441787372958
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Gainsborough’s House is mostly accessible by wheelchair. Unfortunately, larger mobility scooters are not suited to our museum layout. You may borrow our manual wheelchair while visiting and this is located at the reception desk. If you would like access to this during your visit, please call in advance if possible. Once you are in the gardens, there is ramp access to The Watering Place Café and the main House.
