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current
exhibitions
opening hours
Thursday - Sunday
10:30AM - 4:00PM
The art gallery and gift shop is open Thursday to Sunday
from 10:30am to 4:00pm
Admission to Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre is FREE. Plus free parking in the car park before the level crossing.
The art studio is open Tuesday to Thursday for private art classes and workshops ONLY.
Telephone 01787 376796
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christmas opening
Christmas Opening Hours
To help with the Christmas shopping we’ll be open every day leading up to Christmas from 10:30am to 4pm:
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Thursday 11th December
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Friday 12th December
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Saturday 13th December
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Sunday 14th December (Dorothy Ronaldson in the gallery)
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Monday 15th December
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Tuesday 16th December
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Wednesday 17th December
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Thursday 18th December
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Friday 19th December
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Saturday 20th December (with free gift wrapping for items purchased in the gallery!)
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Sunday 21st December
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Monday 22nd December
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Tuesday 23rd December
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Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December (with free gift wrapping for items purchased in the gallery and mulled wine!).
After Christmas Eve, we’ll be taking a short break and will reopen on Saturday 14th March 2026 with our Spring Exhibition and the Gainsborough’s House 'Pulling Prints' Exhibition.
news and blog
News, views, reviews and general gallery chat!
Portrait Photography Workshop with Roj Whitelock
What an inspiring morning at Mill Tye Gallery — a day of learning, light and inspiration.
READ 30/10/2025
Big news from Roj Whitelock!
We’re thrilled to share that Roj’s portrait ‘Phil’ has been selected for the prestigious Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize and will be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery this November.
READ 17/08/2025
Batik and Blossoms: Eleanor Mills Concludes Creative Workshop Series at Thomas Gainsborough School
We are delighted to share highlights from the final session of Eleanor Mills’ inspiring workshop series at Thomas Gainsborough School, supported by the Stour Valley Society Arts Council..
READ 29/06/2025
Hare and the Sweet Meadow
‘Hare and the Sweet Meadow’ by Max Angus draws inspiration from the beautiful landscape and passionate conservation work taking place in Great Massingham, Norfolk.
READ 22/04/2025
christmas shopping
Christmas at Mill Tye
Step into our gift shop and discover a curated collection of locally made, limited-edition gifts. From glass and ceramics to sculptures, books and festive accessories, you’ll find everything you need to make Christmas truly magical.
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We’d love to see you there!
workshops
find us
Mill Tye Gallery
& Arts Centre
3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0GW
T: 01787 376796
Gainsborough Trail
Follow the Gainsborough Trail to Mill Tye Gallery
Walk along the River Stour from the Kingfisher Leisure Centre to historic Bakers Mill. Follow the scenic trail through meadows and riverside paths to Mill Tye Gallery, a converted mill overlooking the tranquil mill pond—an inspiring stop for art and history lovers.
art classes...
Workshops & Art Classes for 2026
We’re excited to announce a host of new workshops and art classes starting next year—why not treat someone special to a creative experience?
Linocut Printing for Beginners
An introduction to linocut with Helen Maxfield.
Exploring Sudbury Silk
A Textile Workshop with Dorothy Ronaldson.
Tetra Pak Printing for Beginners
Intaglio and Collagraph Tetra Pak printing with Evelyn Polk.
Spring Art Experience
Challenge yourself and have fun with art with Wendy J. Allen.
Who Are We?
Mapping our stories through mixed media led by Thirza Kotzen.
Botanical Mono Printing Workshop
with Evelyn Polk.
People and Portraits: Photography Workshop
Discover the art of natural light portraiture led by Roj Whitelock, a multi-award-winning London photographer.