This exhibition explores the influence of John Constable on fellow Suffolk artist Sir Alfred Munnings.
In the 250th anniversary year of the birth of John Constable this exhibition explores the influence of Constable on the life and work of Sir Alfred Munnings. Both these artists were born in Suffolk, immersed in its natural beauty which steered the course of their painting and, could be argued, added to Munnings’ rejection of the Modern Art movements.
Two rooms are filled with Munnings’ sky studies and landscapes which Constable would have recognised. A Constable sketchbook – or maybe not!? – is also on display, a gift from Violet Munnings to her husband in 1953.

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Visitor information
Address
Castle Hill, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6AZ
01206 322127
Opening times
1st April to 25th October 2026
Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays
1.30pm to 4.30pm
Tea Room in the garden 10am to 4.30pm



