Suffolk

Flatford

Discover the views that John Constable painted in the hamlet of Flatford, set within the Dedham Vale countryside

Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UL

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A cottage next to a bridge over the River Stour at Flatford, Suffolk

Our car park is free for National Trust members arriving by car or motorbike.

Cars
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle £6.00
Motorcycles
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle £2.00
Mini Buses & Large Camper Vans (6m & over)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle £9.00
Cars towing Caravans (6m & over)
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle £9.00
Booked Coaches
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle £12.00
Unbooked Coaches
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle £14.00
Rowing Boat Hire
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid
Per Hour £23.00
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Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilet. Level access to tea-room. Accessible countryside path.
Flatford access statement
Accessible toilet
Changing Places
Large Changing Places facility located adjacent blue badge car park, with hoist and changing bench. This facility is open when the tea room is open.
Designated parking
5 accessible spaces available.
Drop-off point
Induction loop
Level access/terrain
Powered mobility vehicle available
One powered mobility vehicle available to borrow from visitor reception
Wheelchairs available
One manual wheelchair available to borrow from visitor reception
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By road
South of East Bergholt well signposted from the B1070.
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.
Sat Nav: Postcode CO7 6UL
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.
Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UL
01206297201
flatfordbridgecottage@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 1 July 2025
Asset	Opening time
Cottage	10:00 - 16:00
Car Park	Dawn - Dusk
Kiosk	09:00 - 17:00
Shop	10:30 - 17:00
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:00
Constable Exhibition	10:00 - 16:00
Rowing Boat Hire	Closed

Cars
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle		£6.00

Motorcycles
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle		£2.00

Mini Buses & Large Camper Vans (6m & over)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle		£9.00

Cars towing Caravans (6m & over)
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle		£9.00

Booked Coaches
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle		£12.00

Unbooked Coaches
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Vehicle		£14.00

Rowing Boat Hire
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Per Hour		£23.00

A volunteer leads leads a guided tour of Flatford, Suffolk

Events at Flatford

See what events are coming up at Flatford, including Nature Days and seasonal trails.

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Join us this summer at Flatford for a season full of creativity, fun, and outdoor adventure! As part of our Summer of Play, families can enjoy a hands-on creative station in the historic Granary, where kids (and grown-ups!) can dive into sketching and colouring inspired by the beautiful surroundings. Step outside into the Granary Garden for some friendly competition with classic garden games like giant Jenga, chess, and Connect 4. Don’t forget to pick up one of our Nature Explorer Bags, perfect for young adventurers looking to discover the wildlife and wonders of Flatford in a whole new way. Whether you're drawing, playing, or exploring, there's something for everyone this summer at Flatford.