Flatford
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Flatford
Flatford is a small community on the banks of the River Stour in Dedham Vale National Landscape in Suffolk, England.
The beautiful countryside, waterways, farmers, labourers and church spires were the inspiration for renowned English landscape painter John Constable, who was born at nearby East Bergholt.
Most famously, Flatford featured in the paintings ‘Willy Lott’s House’ and ‘The Hay Wain’, one of the most popular in English art history.
The National Trust run much of Flatford and have a year-round schedule of highlighting traditional farming methods, growing local produce and working with artists.
Stories & Inspiration from Flatford
What National Trust properties are there in East…
Posted: 7th Mar 2026
Guide to National Trust properties in East Anglia gives an overview on the fantastic range of… Guide to National Trust properties in East Anglia gives an overview on the fantastic range of…
What National Trust properties are there in East Anglia
Posted: 7th Mar 2026
Guide to National Trust properties in East Anglia gives an overview on the fantastic range of…
Top Attractions in Flatford
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Featured Events in Flatford
Deck Christmas Quiz
Date: 11th Dec - 11th Dec 2026
Join us for a fun evening of trivia at Deck 1853, a cosy pizza restaurant on the Ha'penny Pier in… Join us for a fun evening of trivia at Deck 1853, a cosy pizza restaurant on the Ha'penny Pier…
Constable 250: Flatford Guided Tour
Date: 28th Mar - 26th Sept 2026
This year is the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth, so Join us for a fascinating guided… This year is the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth, so Join us for a fascinating…
Dedham 10K Charity BBQ Lunch
Date: 13th Sept - 13th Sept 2026
Join us on Sunday 13th September 2026 for a special charity fundraising event at Talbooth in… Join us on Sunday 13th September 2026 for a special charity fundraising event at Talbooth in…
The Pier Christmas Bottomless Brunch
Date: 5th Dec - 5th Dec 2026
Join our Christmas themed Bottomless Brunch, with a delicious three-part menu and unlimited drinks… Join our Christmas themed Bottomless Brunch, with a delicious three-part menu and unlimited…
Featured Businesses in Flatford
Milsoms
Enjoy a relaxed stay at Milsoms in the heart of the Dedham Vale, the brasserie restaurant is open… Enjoy a relaxed stay at Milsoms in the heart of the Dedham Vale, the brasserie restaurant is…
Milsoms
Enjoy a relaxed stay at Milsoms in the heart of the Dedham Vale, the brasserie restaurant is open…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Constable Park
Constable Park is a project to create a new activities and accommodation facility offering a cafe,… Constable Park is a project to create a new activities and accommodation facility offering a…
Constable Park
Constable Park is a project to create a new activities and accommodation facility offering a cafe,…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Trending Items
Date: 28th Mar - 26th Sept 2026
This year is the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth, so Join us for a fascinating guided… This year is the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth, so Join us for a fascinating…
Constable 250: Flatford Guided Tour
Date: 28th Mar - 26th Sept 2026
Expiry Date: 26th Sept 2026
Gladwins Farm
Award-winning, family & pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottages in Suffolk, set in 22 acres of… Award-winning, family & pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottages in Suffolk, set in 22…
Gladwins Farm
Award-winning, family & pet-friendly self-catering holiday cottages in Suffolk, set in 22 acres of…
Date: 12th Dec - 12th Dec 2026
Get crafty with our popular wreathmaking classes, and enjoy a welcome cocktail with Christmas… Get crafty with our popular wreathmaking classes, and enjoy a welcome cocktail with Christmas…
Date: 10th Dec - 10th Dec 2026
An exciting calendar of Autumn and Winter Movie Nights in collaboration with the beautiful Electric… An exciting calendar of Autumn and Winter Movie Nights in collaboration with the beautiful…
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