East Bergholt is a pretty riverside village in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England, set in the rolling countryside of the Dedham Vale and beside the River Stour. It is best known as the birthplace of the landscape painter John Constable and many of the views around Flatford and Willy Lott’s Cottage featured in his work; those riverside spots, some cared for by the National Trust, draw walkers and art enthusiasts to the area.
Historically a rural, agricultural settlement, the village retains a mix of timber‑framed houses, a traditional village green and a compact local community. Tourism linked to Constable and the surrounding countryside complements farming, and the place enjoys a quiet, village atmosphere popular with painters, walkers and anyone seeking classic East Anglian scenery.
Postcode districts covering East Bergholt
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 8.3 miles
- Colchester 8 miles
- Braintree 20.9 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 13.1 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 22.6 miles
- Felixstowe 13.5 miles
- Witham 20.2 miles
- Sudbury 12.9 miles
- Maldon 21.7 miles
- Stowmarket 14.7 miles
- Harwich 10.2 miles
- Walton-on-the-Naze 13.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dedham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Holton St. Mary Parish 1.8 miles
- Stratford St. Mary Built-up area 2 miles
- Brantham Built-up area 2 miles
- Dedham Heath Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Capel St. Mary Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Lawford Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Bentley Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Raydon Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Wenham Magna Parish 2.8 miles
- Higham Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Manningtree Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in East Bergholt
CO7 6RP, CO7 6QN, CO7 6TX, CO7 6RH, CO7 6SP, CO7 6TG, CO7 6TH, CO7 6SD, CO7 6TN … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 31.1 miles
- Stansted Airport 34.1 miles
- Manningtree Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Mistley Railway Station 3.3 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 7.9 miles
Hotels near East Bergholt Ad
- The Lion 5 0.5 miles
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 2.1 miles
- Milsoms 4 2.2 miles
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 5.5 miles
- The Marquis 4.2 miles
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 5.4 miles
- The Courthouse Inn 3 6.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 3.5 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 7.2 miles
- Greyfriars 4 7.7 miles
Schools in East Bergholt
- East Bergholt C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- East Bergholt High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles
- University of Essex University 7.3 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 7.7 miles
- Suffolk College University 8.2 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 8.2 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 9.9 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 10 miles
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 11.5 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 11.7 miles
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 12.6 miles
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 13.2 miles