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Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Discover the views that John Constable painted in the hamlet of Flatford, set within the Dedham Vale.

31/10/2026

Nature has decided to play us a Hallowe'en trick and colour the river Stour at Flatford bright green. However, don't worry, it isn't the work of the Flatford Witch. It is duck w**d brought down on the current and it will clear in the next few days.

If you are popping down to Flatford, our autumn family activities continue this weekend, 10am - 3pm in the Granary.

From Monday 2 November, the tea room, gift shop and toilets at Flatford will be closing at 3pm - so don't leave it too late in the day to visit!

29/10/2026

This sunny weather is perfect for exploring the lovely Flatford countryside. The autumn colours will guarantee beautiful views from the Orange and Purple walking trails whilst our Tea Room is the perfect stop for a hot drink and warming snack - open daily 10am - 4pm (3pm from the 2 November). We'd love to welcome you! For more details, visit the National Trust Flatford website.

📸Top: National Trust Images/Richard Martin Scott
📸Bottom Left: Carl Lamb
📸Bottom Right: National Trust Images/Melissa Phillips

26/10/2026

Tomorrow is Nature day at Flatford, which means you can pop down and enjoy a range of wild activities for free from11am - 3pm

Activities will be across the property, from the RSPB garden to Flatford Mill. When you arrive, collect a Wild Passport from the National Trust Welcome building or the RSPB Barn and start exploring.

📸 National Trust Images/Paul Harris

25/10/2026

Flatford Facilities Closed Today, Sunday 25 October

As a result of the forecast strong winds, the National Trust tea room, gift shop, toilets, exhibition and car park will be closed today. Please take care if you use the National Trust permissive paths. We'll re-open the facilities on Monday once site checks have taken place.

We are sorry for any disappointment caused.

24/10/2026

Flatford Facilities Closed Sunday 25 October

As a result of the forecast strong winds, the National Trust tea room, gift shop, toilets, exhibition and car park will be closed on Sunday 25 October. Please take care if you use the National Trust permissive paths. We'll re-open the facilities on Monday once site checks have taken place.

We are sorry for any disappointment caused.

23/10/2026

Just a reminder that the tea room, gift shop, exhibition and main car park at Flatford will be closing at 2pm today as a result of the forecast strong winds later this afternoon. We advise visitors not to use the National Trust permissive paths at Flatford this afternoon.

22/10/2026

Advance notice that the tea room, gift shop and exhibition at Flatford will be closing at 2pm on Friday 23 October as a result of the forecast strong winds.

17/10/2026

Half Term Family Fun!

It's just a week now to the the start of the half term hols, so this is what we have got lined up at Flatford:

🍂 What: Half Term family Fun - self-led craft activities with a nature theme.
🍂 When: Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 Nov, 10am - 3pm daily
🍂 Where: The Granary at Flatford

🍂 What: Flatford Nature Day - activities including wild art, pond dipping, nature trails.
🍂 When: Tuesday 27 October, 11am - 3pm
🍂 Where: Many locations at Flatford, including the RSPB Wildlife Garden and Valley Farm lawn.

For more information, follow the link in the comments below.

📸 National Trust Images/James Dobson

12/10/2026

What a beautiful sunny morning! The autumn colours are really beginning to show at Flatford, so use this sunny weather as an excuse to visit. There are many lovely walks you can follow from Flatford, with the Purple walking route offering lovely views across the Dedham Vale. And of course, our waterside tea room has tempting drinks and snacks when you return from your hike. For opening times, please visit the National Trust Flatford website.

Image credits bottom left, centre and right: Carl Lamb

07/10/2026

We are only a few week's away from half term, so this is what we have got lined up at National Trust Flatford:

🍂 Autumn Family Fun - Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November, 10am - 3pm daily
🍂 Autumn Nature Day - Tuesday 27 October, 10am - 3pm

For more information, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/flatford/events

Image credit: National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Address

Bridge Cottage
East Bergholt
CO76UL

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford

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