Flatford
Constable + river
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
Wreath Masterclasses
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…
Gin & Jazz Night
Date: 9th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
Talbooth Restaurant is bringing a 'Ronnie Scott's feel' to the marquee. Talbooth Restaurant is bringing a 'Ronnie Scott's feel' to the marquee.
Wreath Masterclasses
Date: 28th Nov - 28th Nov 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…
NAVLIVE
Date: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 2026
Diarise these upcoming evenings where we will be offering live music in the NAVYÄRD at the Pier… Diarise these upcoming evenings where we will be offering live music in the NAVYÄRD at the…
Featured Businesses in Flatford
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,…
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…
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…
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: 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: 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…
Date: 8th Oct - 8th Oct 2026
Join us at our annual Milsom Business Showcase in the marquee at Talbooth Restaurant on Thursday… Join us at our annual Milsom Business Showcase in the marquee at Talbooth Restaurant on…
Date: 9th Oct - 9th Oct 2026
Talbooth Restaurant is bringing a 'Ronnie Scott's feel' to the marquee. Talbooth Restaurant is bringing a 'Ronnie Scott's feel' to the marquee.
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