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More than ever we need to dig deep into our adaptability and agility. Our work for the development of the Children’s Country House was planned to take place across this year and we expected to see lots of trialling and testing of interventions happening on site that would enable us to make key decisions about Sudbury’s future. Key to allContinue reading “Update May 2020”

As you will know the National Trust closed its places and spaces last month in response to guidance from the government. This means that the work for Children’s Country House will look slightly different over the next couple of months. This may mean that you won’t see much activity from the blog but thank youContinue reading “April 2020 Update”

World Book Day is an established annual event in schools and bookshops alike, and as in previous years, Sudbury has taken part along with a number of other National Trust properties across the UK. There are eight World Book Day £1 books available in our shop while stocks last, and there were some extra story and bookContinue reading “World Book Day 2020”

My immediate answer is, why not? Arguably, most country houses are grown-up country houses. Why shouldn’t one of them be designed by children, for children? A typical experience for children in a country house today is to be offered a treasure trail or quiz. I have a dream that one day at Sudbury we willContinue reading “Why the Children’s Country House?”

As part of the Children’s Country House we are redeveloping our garden to create an immersive children’s garden experience, designed with children, for children. Sudbury’s new garden will combine high horticulture, child-led design, playfulness and multi-sensory experiences. Ensuring access for all and environmentally sustainable approaches will be central to everything we do.   This year weContinue reading “Garden Consultation”

On Thursday 30th January 2020 we held a Project Launch day to officially kick off the Children’s Country House project. The all-day event, held at Sudbury, enabled team members across the National Trust to come together for the first time.   The aims of the day were to bring everyone up to speed, ensure that peopleContinue reading “Project Launch Day”

Hi! I am Jodie Lees, Creative Programme Manager at Sudbury Hall and The Museum of Childhood. Welcome to the Children’s Country House Blog where I will be taking you through the journey of developing, discovering and delivering the Children’s Country House. This blog will be a space for us to share our activity over theContinue reading “Hello and welcome!”