Museums · East of England
Gainsborough's House
In or near Ballingdon.
Gainsborough's House — a museum in East of England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gainsborough's House is a museum located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Gainsborough's House is the birthplace of the renowned painter Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a large collection of his oil paintings, works on paper, and various artefacts. Visitors can explore the historic house and its beautiful gardens, which are free to enter and offer a peaceful retreat filled with diverse plant life.
Place summary
Gainsborough's House is a museum located in the East of England, postcode CO10. It is the birthplace of the 18th-century painter Thomas Gainsborough and showcases a collection of his works and related exhibitions. The house itself is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0383, 0.7285
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Sudbury
- Postcode
- CO10 2EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Phone
- 01787 372958
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 0.5 km
- Official site
- gainsborough.org
Sources
- osm: way/1047682202 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gainsborough's House?
- Gainsborough's House is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 2EU), in the parish of Sudbury.
- What is Gainsborough's House?
- Gainsborough's House — a museum in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gainsborough's House?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is Ballingdon. Drivers can use postcode CO10 2EU.
- Is Gainsborough's House free to visit?
- Yes, Gainsborough's House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gainsborough's House?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 2EU.