Historic BuildingsCavendish

The museum and art gallery at the birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough. Gainsborough's House, the only birthplace of the great British artist open to the public in Britain, opened as a museum in 1961. It shows a large collection of his paintings, drawings and prints as well…
Distance: 5.3 miles away

A fine 16th century timber‐framed house, and one of the jewels among the many interesting buildings in Coggeshall and is a legacy from the town's prosperous Wool Age.Coggeshall was also famous for its lace, examples of which are displayed inside Paycocke's House. There is a very attractive…
Distance: 14.9 miles away

1721 postmill ‐ complete, both externally and internally. Small collection of historic agricultural items.Admission: Free. Donations welcome.Open: May Bank Hols ‐ Aug. Please call for opening hours.…
Distance: 11.2 miles away

Unusual Georgian house and landscape park. In 1795 the eccentric 4th Earl of Bristol created this equally eccentric house, with its central rotunda and curved corridors, to display his collections. Paintings by Titian, Gainsborough and Velzquez and a magnificent Georgian silver collection are on display. …
Distance: 9.7 miles away

We welcome you to visit our fascinating house. Take a glimpse into both the past and present of this unique family home. You can do this whenever you come but especially if you visit when we step back in time during one of our award‐winning Re‐Creations…
Distance: 4.2 miles away

Tudor building in the heart of a remarkably preserved small medieval town. This early 16th‐century timber‐framed building overlooks and dominates the town's market place. Inside are exhibitions on timber‐framed buildings, local history, farming and industry, as well as the story of the medieval woollen cloth trade.…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

Romantic turreted brick Tudor mansion. Set in the unspoilt village of Long Melford, the house has changed little externally since 1578 when Queen Elizabeth I was entertained here, and retains its original panelled banqueting hall. It has been the home of the Hyde Parker family since…
Distance: 4.1 miles away

Twelve acre garden, including walled garden dated 1698. Ponds, water garden, many rare treas, temple. Open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme.Admission: £2.50Open: May‐Jul Wed 14.00‐1700 and for groups on weekdays by appointment in writing.…
Distance: 14.1 miles away