Masterpieces from Woburn Abbey: Breakfast Tour – 26 April 2023

From 9am — 10am, 26 April 2023. Our popular series of breakfast tours are back! Join Emma Boyd, Keeper of Art & Place at Gainsborough's House, for a special behind-the-scenes breakfast tour of the spectacular exhibition, Gainsborough and the Legacy of Landscape: Masterpieces from Woburn Abbey. Please arrive for a 9am start for a guided...

Evening dining at The Watering Place café – 12 May 2023

  Following the success of our first evening event, we are very excited to announce our May evening dates. Choose from our delicious 2 or, 3-course menu served from 6pm – 8:30pm. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the walled gardens at Gainsborough's House. Pre-order for your fine dining experience now! Booking essential. To reserve your...

Evening dining at The Watering Place café – 13 May 2023

  Following the success of our first evening event, we are very excited to announce our May evening dates. Choose from our delicious 2 or, 3-course menu served from 6pm – 8:30pm. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the walled gardens at Gainsborough's House. Pre-order for your fine dining experience now! Booking essential. To reserve your...

Masterpieces from Woburn Abbey: Breakfast Tour – 17 May 2023

From 9am — 10am, 17 May 2023. Our popular series of breakfast tours are back! Join Emma Boyd, Keeper of Art & Place at Gainsborough's House, for a special behind-the-scenes breakfast tour of the spectacular exhibition, Gainsborough and the Legacy of Landscape: Masterpieces from Woburn Abbey. Please arrive for a 9am start for a guided...

Craft & Coffee

Gainsborough's House 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, United Kingdom

Join us for coffee, creative activities and friendly chat at Gainsborough's House (usually held at Acton Village Hall) Every last Tuesday of the month, 10am – 12:30pm Art materials and refreshments provided free of charge. For more information, contact: Diana, Rural Coffee Caravan 07976 599 993 or diana@ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk Steph, Gainsborough’s House learning@gainsborough.org This week we will...

Wild in the Stour Valley

Friars Meadow 17 Corporal Lillie Close, Sudbury, United Kingdom

  Our Nomadic Camera Obscura will be visiting Wild in the Stour Valley on 2 June 2023! This is a free event. About Wild in the Stour Valley A fun, hands-on family day out provided by local outdoor education organisations. Join us on Friars Meadow for mini-beast hunts, Help4Hogs, Camera Obscura, boat trips, quiz trails,...

3–course evening meal & pianist

Join us on Friday 2 June at The Watering Place café for a musical 3–course evening meal. We are delighted to announce that you will be accompanied by a pianist while you enjoy your fine dining experience! £40 per person, reservation and pre–order required. Please see here to book your table. See the evening menu...

3–course evening meal & pianist

Join us on Saturday 3 June at The Watering Place café for a musical 3–course evening meal. We are delighted to announce that you will be accompanied by a pianist while you enjoy your fine dining experience! £40 per person, reservation and pre–order required. Please see here to book your table. See the evening menu...

PMD Tea tasting paired with Collata’s signature afternoon tea

Join us on Sunday 4 June at The Watering Place café for a special PMD Tea tasting experience with an afternoon tea. Soak up the peaceful environment and enjoy a delightful treat with friends or family. We hope to see you there! £20 per person, reservation is required. Please see here to book your table.

Volunteer Thank–You and recruitment event

  Calling all volunteers! Join us in the Landscape Studio to celebrate National Volunteers' Week (1 – 7 June) as a thank-you to all of our hard-working volunteers. This will also be an opportunity to ask any questions about volunteering as well as to meet and mingle. If you or someone you know might be...

3–course evening meal

Gainsborough's House 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, United Kingdom

  Join us on Friday 16 June, 8pm at The Watering Place café for a delightful 3–course evening meal. Let us give you a fine dining experience you won't forget— treat yourself and your loved one to a special candlelit dinner overlooking the exceptional views of our walled garden! Reservations can be made via thewateringplace@collata.live,...

Gainsborough’s House at First Light Festival

First Light Festival South Beach, Lowestoft, United Kingdom

  Our Nomadic Camera Obscura will be visiting First Light Festival on 17–18 June 2023! This festival and event are free however some activities are bookable. About First Light First Light marks the first sunrise of midsummer on the UK’s most easterly shores with a celebratory weekend of unique performances and events under the solstice...

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