Gainsborough's House

Gainsborough's House is a Georgian building in Sudbury that displays the former residence of renowned painter Thomas Gainsborough. The building contains multiple exhibition spaces with his paintings, drawings, and personal objects, plus a studio room overlooking the surrounding landscape.

The building dates to 1520 and became the birthplace of painter Gainsborough in 1727. After serving as a family home, it was sold at auction in 1792 and later converted into a public museum.

The house was home to an artist's family and shows how creative people lived and worked during Georgian times. Visitors see how rooms were arranged and what tools and materials were used for making art.

The building offers wheelchair access with lifts to all floors and adapted toilets for visitors with specific needs. An indoor and outdoor café provides space to rest and refresh during your visit.

The garden behind the house features an unusual wavy pattern in its brick walls, known as a crinkle-crankle design. This distinctive garden style from Georgian times is rare today and shows how landscaping ideas have changed over the centuries.

Location: Sudbury

Inception: 17 century

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Address: 46 Gainsborough Street

Opening Hours: closed

Phone: 01787372958

Website: https://gainsborough.org

GPS coordinates: 52.03824,0.72853

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07