Name: Flatford
Rating: 5.0

Flatford

Flatford Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, Suffolk CO7 6UL, UK

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Flatford lies in the heart of the beautiful Dedham Vale. This charming hamlet was the inspiration for some of John Constable's most famous pictures, for example, the Hay Wain or Boatbuilding near Flatford Mill among many others.

Wandering beside the River Stour or looking at Flatford Mill and Willy Lott's House you can feel as if you are actually walking through one of his paintings. Our informative exhibition will give you an insight into Constable's life at Flatford. While you are here, enjoy exploring the countryside on one of our circular walks or hire a boat and row along the river.

Prices starts from £15.40 with for adults, for Child and for Family. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Countryside: Traditional Suffolk countryside as painted by John Constable, with riverside meadows, woodland, fields and miles of paths.
River Stour: East Anglian river meandering through Flatford Hamlet, with riverside seating, launching for water craft and walking paths.
Constable Exhibition: Exhibition exploring the life and work of John Constable, explaining how he found inspiration in the Suffolk countryside.
Second-hand bookshop: Bookshop stocked full of pre-loved books.
Bridge Cottage: 17th-century thatched cottage, telling the story of those who lived and worked at Flatford.
Flatford hamlet: Historic buildings that can be viewed from the outside, including Valley Farm, Willy Lott’s House, Flatford Mill and The Granary.
Things to see and do at Flatford: There is plenty for all to enjoy on a visit to Flatford. Take a self-guided trail through the Dedham Vale countryside or join one of the Constable tours to discover the Hay Wain view as well as the locations of other major paintings by John Constable.
Family-friendly things to do at Flatford: Whether it's a refreshing walk along the River Stour, finding treasure in a geocache or enjoying the countryside on a nature trail, there are plenty of options for families to create their own adventures and memories at Flatford. Find out what's on offer and all the details you need to plan your visit.
Gift shop: Shop filled with gifts, homewares, books, local produce and gardening accessories and gifts inspired by Flatford.

Facilities

Parking: 200 yards from Bridge Cottage in the National Trust car park. Capacity is limited at the moment and the car park may fill quickly on busy days. Prices: National Trust members free; £6 per car; £2 per motorbike; £15 per coach (£12 if pre-booked). Motorhomes and minbuses £9 - sorry no overnight parking. Please note that the car park machine does not accept contactless transactions. Pay by phone available. Limited space for cars with caravans or trailers.
Food & Drinks: Riverside tea-room serving drinks, cakes, ice cream, lunches and cream teas, with indoor and waterside seating areas.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are welcome at Flatford, and all of our walking trails are suitable for dogs. Please keep your dog on a lead at all times as there are grazing livestock and ground nesting birds in the area.

What to see

History of Flatford: Flatford is the location of a number of unique buildings which all have individual histories. Read on to discover more about the history of this special place.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/flatford/history-of-flatford

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Bridge Cottage: 10:00 - 15:00
Car Park: Dawn - Dusk
Shop: 10:30 - 15:00
Tea-room: 10:00 - 15:00
Constable Exhibition: 10:00 - 15:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/flatford#place-opening-times

Address: Flatford Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, Suffolk CO7 6UL, UK

Post Code: CO7 6UL

Council: Babergh

County: Suffolk

By road: South of East Bergholt well signposted from the B1070.
On foot: Flatford is accessible from East Bergholt, Dedham and Manningtree Station. The St Edmund Way and Stour Valley Path both pass through Flatford, linking the hamlet to many other local communities. Manningtree Railway Station is 1.75 miles, Dedham is 1.5 miles and East Bergholt is 1 mile. OS Explorer Map 196, "Sudbury, Hadleigh and the Dedham Vale" is the best route finding map.
By train: The nearest railway station is Manningtree which is 1¾ miles from Flatford by footpath or 3½ miles by road. Cycle hire available from Manningtree Railway Station.
By bus: Frequent services from Colchester and Ipswich bus stations to East Bergholt via Manningtree Railway Station.
Parking: 200 yards from Bridge Cottage in the National Trust car park. Capacity is limited at the moment and the car park may fill quickly on busy days. Prices: National Trust members free; £6 per car; £2 per motorbike; £15 per coach (£12 if pre-booked). Motorhomes and minbuses £9 - sorry no overnight parking. Please note that the car park machine does not accept contactless transactions. Pay by phone available. Limited space for cars with caravans or trailers.