Gainsborough House Houses
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 as temporary exhibitions. At the back of the museum is a walled garden which includes a four hundred year-old mulberry tree. It is used for exhibitions of sculpture during the summer months. At the bottom of the garden is a coach house built in 1928 which has been converted for use as a print workshop.
One of England's greatest painters, Gainsborough was as much a master of landscape as portraits.
The collection at Gainsborough's House includes fine paintings, drawings and etchings from throughout Gainsborough's career.
The Print Workshop at Gainsborough's House is an open-access studio available to anyone interested in printmaking. The Workshop was established in 1978 in premises opening onto the charming garden at Gainsborough's House.
2005 is the 25th anniversary of the National Heritage Memorial Fund. Gainsborough's House is only one of countless museums or organisations who have benefitted from the support of the NHMF. The collection here includes nine outstanding works by Gainsborough acquired by NHMF funding. .
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Address46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
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The Mill Hotel
With free parking and WiFi, this Old English style hotel is in the centre of Sudbury, on the banks of the River Stour. It has a bar, restaurant and sun terrace each with picturesque views over the meadows..
Hill Lodge
Ideally situated, family-run Hill Lodge Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Sudbury town centre, providing the perfect base from which to explore the Suffolk countryside..
Apartment Lucas
Located 46 km from Cambridge and 29 km from Ipswich, Apartment Lucas offers accommodation in Sudbury. Apartment Lucas boasts views of the garden and is 20 km from Colchester. Free private parking is available on site.
The Granary
Featuring a garden with a barbecue, The Granary is a holiday home situated in Long Melford. It provides free private parking. Cambridge is 45 km from The Granary, while Ipswich is 29 km away.
The Long Melford B&B
Situated 5 minutes from the ancient market town centre of Sudbury, The Long Melford B&B features free Wi-Fi, free private parking and a garden for guests to relax in..
Bulmer Tye House
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Bulmer Tye House offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sudbury. Free private parking is available on site. You will find a kettle in the room.
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