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Visit Gainsborough’s House car-free
It’s easy to visit Gainsborough’s House car-free, as trains and buses stop 5-10 minutes away.
The museum entrance is located in Weaver’s Lane, in Sudbury town centre.
By train, it’s a scenic 20-minutes along the Gainsborough Line to Sudbury. Change at Marks Tey, which has direct trains from: London Liverpool Street (60 mins, via Stratford and Shenfield), Colchester (25 mins) and Chelmsford (5 mins).
Direct buses run to Sudbury from: Colchester (50 mins) and Bury St Edmunds (60 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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Find the cheapest bus tickets for you from Hedingham and Chambers (bus from Colchester or Bury St Edmunds) or Beestons (bus from Ipswich).
Scenic Gainsborough Line to Sudbury has an audio tour and talking benches at Marks Tey train station.
Cycle routes National Route 13 and the Wolf Way go around Sudbury’s Valley Walk. Plan your route here, and find out more about cycling in Sudbury.
Walk to see the sights of Sudbury town with the Gainsborough or Suffolk Threads trails and walking map. Other paths lead out of town through Dedham Vale, such as the Valley Trail, St Edmund Way, or a walk from from Sudbury train station to Bures train station.
Taxis should be booked in advance through Sudbury Cab: 01787 373 222.
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Getting to Gainsborough’s House car-free
Here's our recommended route to Gainsborough’s House. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Marks Tey from-
- Essex: Colchester (about 5 mins), Witham (10 mins) and Chelmsford (25 mins).
- London: Shenfield (35 mins), Stratford (50 mins) and London Liverpool Street (60 mins, connected to Moorgate train station via tunnel).
Connections: Change at Colchester to get to Marks Tey from Ipswich (20 mins) or Norwich (60 mins).
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Trains from Marks Tey to Sudbury take 20 minutes, stopping at: Chappel & Wakes Colne and Bures.
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A 10 minute walk along Station Road, Friars Street and into Gainsborough Street will bring you to the House.
By bus from Colchester
Bus 43 and bus 44 run direct from Colchester to the centre of Sudbury. Buses leave from Osborne Street shetlers, Head Street shops shelters or the train station shelters regularly, none on Sundays. The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Sudbury bus station (sheltered). It’s then about a 5-minute stroll.
By bus from Bury St Edmunds
Bus 42 and bus 43 plus bus 45 run from Bury St Edmunds to the centre of Sudbury. Buses leave from Bury St Edmunds bus station (stand 6, sheltered) regularly (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 60 minutes. Hop off at Sudbury bus station (sheltered). It’s then about a 5-minute stroll.
By bus from other towns
There are also buses from: Acton (bus 700, 15 mins), Clare (bus 41, 35 mins), Glemsford (bus 41 20 mins), Great Cornard (buses 43 and 44, 5 mins) and Long Melford (buses 41 and 43, 10 mins).
About Gainsborough’s House
Gainsborough’s House is the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727–88). The museum re-opened in 2022 after a transformational refurbishment; introducing 3 new exhibition spaces to accompany the original Grade I listed building and it is now the largest gallery in Suffolk. The permanent collection of Gainsborough's work is accompanied by rooms dedicated to Constable, Cedric Morris, and silk. A gift shop, café and garden are also part of the museum experience.
- Camera Obscura
- Exhibitions of international appeal
- Print Workshop for Print members
- The most comprehensive collection of Gainsborough’s work exhibited anywhere in the world
- Landscape Studio with panoramic views over Suffolk countryside
- Located in Sudbury Town centre
For any queries about visiting contact Gainsborough’s House on 01787 372958 or [email protected]
Address: Gainsborough's House, 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU. Visit Website