Flatford

Flatford
Flatford
 Flatford shown within Suffolk
OS grid referenceTM075333
DistrictBabergh
Shire countySuffolk
RegionEast
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town COLCHESTER
Postcode district CO7
Dialling code 01206
Police Suffolk
Fire Suffolk
Ambulance East of England
EU Parliament East of England
UK ParliamentSouth Suffolk
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Coordinates: 51°57′34″N 1°01′07″E / 51.95945°N 1.01866°E

Flatford is a small hamlet close to East Bergholt in Suffolk. It is most famous for Flatford Mill, Willy Lott's Cottage and Bridge Cottage, immortalised in the paintings of John Constable.

The Haywain - showing Willy Lott's Cottage - possibly John Constable's most famous image.

Access by Road

Flatford is accessible by Road from East Bergholt, with a limited access route looping down to the main Flatford Car park. The route is a two way road at the top section, allowing access to the properties there. From the car park onwards though the route is one way, back into East Bergholt, emerging near the village War memorial and the church.

Access by Foot and public transport

As well as being able to walk from East Bergholt along the road route, Flatford can also be accessed on foot from Manningtree and Dedham, Essex. The hamlet is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Manningtree railway station, to which it is linked by an off-road footpath.

External links

Media related to Flatford at Wikimedia Commons