Heritage Open Days 2024

Gainsborough's House is looking forward to welcoming visitors free of charge for Heritage Open Days 2024. Come and join us on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September to explore all...

Florilegium Afternoon Tour – 20 September 2024

  Join Dr Siân Dawson, curator of The Iris Florilegium of Sir Cedric Morris, for an afternoon tour to discover behind-the-scenes of the botanical art exhibition. Booking essential, please buy...

Art History Festival 2024

Draw. Make. Create. Get creative and join us in this free family workshop as part of the national Art History Festival 2024. Draw inspiration from Thomas Gainsborough's world-famous paintings, be...

National Saturday Club launch: Week 1

We are joining forces with the National Saturday Club network to offer free art classes to 13–16 year olds who live, work or study in Sudbury and the surrounding areas....

Revealing Nature Afternoon Tour – 18 October 2024

  Join Pat Hardy, Keeper of Art & Place (Maternity Cover) at Gainsborough's House, for an afternoon tour to discover behind-the-scenes of our exhibition, Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric...

Maggi Hambling in Conversation with Calvin Winner

45 minute talk with 15 minutes for questions Join us for this special event with Maggi Hambling in conversation with Gainsborough’s House Executive Director, Calvin Winner. To co-inside with our...

Warm Welcome Coffee Club – 30 October

  The Gainsborough's House Warm Welcome Coffee Club offers a warm, friendly, and inclusive space for our volunteers to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Drop in anytime between...

John Macfarlane & The Art of Theatrical Design

John Macfarlane, graduate from Glasgow School of Art, is an international stage and costume designer. He worked on designs for both operas and ballets. Among his most famous designs are...

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