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Flatford Mill

Constable Country

Flatford Mill Field Centre

Flatford Mill is on the River Stour close to the Suffolk-Essex border. The Centre buildings, particularly the Mill and Willy Lott's House, are instantly recognisable since they feature in many paintings by John Constable. Only an hour from London and with excellent road and rail access, the Centre is at the end of a lane which has no through traffic. It offers visitors of all ages a much sought-after sense of tranquillity to complement a unique learning environment.The rich mosaic of lowland landscapes, wildlife habitats and places of historic interest in this beautiful part of East Anglia are all reflected in the Centre's wide-ranging programme of environment and art-based courses. Over 300 residential and day activities are offered each year for people of all ages.

Outdoor Classroom

Younger children at Key Stages 1 to 3 use the Centre grounds and local area as an 'outdoor classroom' for first-hand experiences of the environment. Being resident for a few nights also offers special opportunities to develop social skills and self-reliance.Students studying geography, biology and environmental science at GCSE, AS or A2 levels extend these experiences, investigating landscapes and habitats in greater depth to meet coursework requirements.

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Individuals & Families

For adult leisure learners and professionals looking for training opportunities there are over 170 short courses on offer each year. 'Bird Songs and Calls', 'Watercolour for Absolute Beginners', 'Suffolk's Medieval Houses' and 'Gardening for Wildlife' are typical of the variety of titles over a single weekend. There are also special courses for families.

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Professional Development

The FSC is committed to career development and professional training in the environment and is one of the UK's leading providers of taxonomic training. Each year we offer a wide range of courses, many of which are accredited and certified by awarding bodies, to help individuals develop their skills.

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