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Flatford Mill

Flatford Mill, East Bergholt CO7 6UL, England
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Essex
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

visit on a sunny day and it is lovely!!!!! Gorgeous houses, lovely walks. Rent a rowing boat and have a cream tea Just need to pay for car park - walk from Dedham or somewhere else and it is free entry

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Frinton-On-Sea, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Had a lovely walk to Flatford Mill today from Dedham with 4 kids and 2 dogs so not too strenuous. The prize at the end was to be a cup of tea and icecream at the National Trust tearoom at Flatford Mill. I ordered tea for three with an extra teabag and when the young man totted it up he... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Lovely setting - we reached Flatford Mill by foot - very muddy walk but well worth the effort

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Poole, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Neat little tearoom/cafe with good menu and friendly staff. National Trust run site overlooking the river. Great unhurried lunch venue.

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pontypool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

stayed here at F.S.C. 20 years ago, little has changed- only 1 shop sellingtasteful merchandise and lovey tearooms.

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

It is wonderfully maintained and the walks are wonderful. It brings the paintings to life and I always take visitors there - they love it -winter or summer

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South East England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Loved the scenery, was a shame all of Flatford seems to be owned by National Trust with refreshments being quite expensive. Tip: Take your own!

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England, Arkansas
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

tasteless plain not very nice would never eat there again

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essex girl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

lovely day out, on a lovely sunny day true british feel

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

If you are in search of beautiful countryside relatively close (just over an hour's drive) to London, then head off to East Bergholt and Flatford. This is Constable Country and one can actually see the site where he painted the Haywain. We parked in the free carpark next to the Red Lion pub in East Bergholt and walked to Flatford... More

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