East Bergholt is a village in Suffolk, in the Stour Valley. East Bergholt is the birthplace of the painter John Constable, and the area has now become known as Constable Country, taking in the villages of East Bergholt, Capel St. Mary, Stratford St. Mary, Bentley, Dedham, Langham, Lawford and Flatford. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin was built in the 15th and 16th centuries, but is well known for the absence of a bell tower. A temporary wooden bellcage was erected in the churchyard for the bells and still exists some 500 years later. Other attractions include Old Hall, a former nunnery, later friary, which now houses the Old Hall Community, a household of about 60 people who live co-operatively and farm organically. East Bergholt Place is a woodland garden and arboretum, with a plant centre in the old kitchen garden. Flatford Mill buildings were once owned by Constable’s father and are recognisable since they feature in many of his paintings. Nowadays they offer a wide-ranging programme of environment and art-based courses. Upstream from the mill is Bridge Cottage which houses an exhibition on Constable and is open to the public. East Bergholt has five pubs and a leisure centre
Attraction
Doctor
Pub and Bar
Carriers Arms
Hare & Hounds
Kings Head
Royal Oak
School
East Bergholt C of E Primary School
East Bergholt High School
Solicitor
Places to Stay near East Bergholt
Travelodge Ipswich Capel St Mary (1.57 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Marlborough Head Hotel (1.62 miles)
Dedham Hall & Fountain House (1.72 miles)
Maison Talbooth (2.22 miles)
Maison Talbooth
Tranquillity is the essence of this Victorian country house, which enjoys a superb position on a bluff overlooking the river valley. The ten bedrooms are luxurious, individually decorated and have bathrooms that are a ... More
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Milsoms Hotel (2.32 miles)
Milsoms is a Victorian country house built in 1850 and was bought by Dorothy and Arthur Milsom in 1959. They ran it until 1981 when their son Gerald Milsom transformed it into the terrace restaurant ... More | visit website
Ramada Colchester (5.20 miles)
The Ramada Colchester is a fine base for exploring Constable Country and the East Anglian coastline. The hotel is convenient for all major routes from London and Harwich and is close ... More
Hintlesham Hall (5.24 miles)
Situated in the heart of rural East Anglia, Hintlesham Hall is a stunning 16th century Elizabethan manor house with an elegant Georgian facade, standing in beautiful grounds. The Hall is luxuriously furnished with antiques and ... More | visit website
The Crown (5.35 miles)
The Crown Stoke by Nayland, an historic privately owned village Inn has a reputation for making everyone feel welcome - without pretension - simply a passion for good service, food, wine and real ale.
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Angel Inn (5.45 miles)
Surrounded by tranquil, beautiful Suffolk countryside, this traditional 16th-century oak-beamed coaching house offers traditional charm, superb food, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Angel Inn has a wealth of original charm and ... More
Polstead Lodge (5.50 miles)
Polstead Lodge is a family run business set in the heart of Constable Country in the Dedham Vale and is an area of outstanding natural beauty, the perfect place to ... More
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