Flatford - National Trust
Flatford Mill Field Centre
View on Google MapsPhoto: David Harold
About Flatford - National Trust
Step into Constable Country at this picturesque riverside hamlet, home to Britain's pioneering field study centre and stunning valley landscapes perfect for family walks and nature discovery.
What's nearby
- Flatford mill next door
- Field Studies Council - Flatford Mill next door
- Flatford & Constable Country next door
- National Trust - Flatford Bridge Cottage next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
What visitors say
Highly recommend visiting Flatford if you’re in the area. It’s a very picturesque site, with loads to see and do. There’s a John Constable exhibition for art enthusiasts, 2 decent countryside walks for those who fancy it, as well as a cafe, gift shop and so much more.
· via Google
You don't have to be an art connoisseur to enjoy the beautiful scenery that inspired one of England's beloved artists, John Constable. Wander in his footsteps down the country lane, pass by Flatford Mill that cleaned cloth for local markets; rest a while and gaze over the mill pond, scene of The Haywain and finally rest your arms on the gate of Willy Lott's House that also appears in the painting. After returning to the cafe for tea and cake whilst admiring the river, pop next door into Bridge Cottage and learn about the Clarke family who occupied the place in the late 1800's. If you are feeling adventurous you could start at the beginning of the St Edmund's Way and walk the 80 miles to Brandon!
· via Google
Loverly picturesque location. Great for walks. Nice cafe with outside seating.
· via Google
Lovely picturesque location, with the history of John Constable paintings, a nice tea shop (and National Trust gift shop if you like that sort of thing), boat hire, and a good starting point (or destination) for a range of easy-going walks beside the river or across the countryside.
· via Google
Visitors say this tourist destination offers beautiful, peaceful, and scenic walks, along with boat hire and a John Constable exhibition. They also highlight the friendly staff, good value, and convenient cafe with tasty scones. Others mention the free parking and activities for children.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- X25C+HF, Colchester, CO7 6UL Get directions
- Category
- Adventure & Activity Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (259 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Colchester