Reviews of National Trust - Flatford Bridge Cottage. (Museum) in Colchester (Essex).
National Trust - Flatford Bridge Cottage
Flatford Mill, Flatford Rd, East Bergholt, Suffolk CO7 6UL
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Information of National Trust - Flatford Bridge Cottage, Museum in Colchester (Essex)
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Sunday
10am–3pm
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
10am–3pm
Reviews of National Trust - Flatford Bridge Cottage
R. J.A National Trust property not far from Ipswich. The Cafe features a good kitchen and there is also a NT shop for your stamp!
R. “. C.The heritage centre was closed when I visited on New years day (understandably so) but a beautiful place to step back in time.
C. S.Lovely cake and tea, with a nice indoor and outdoor seating area. Staff a bit special!
j. r.Lovely place to visit, best tea room views you will ever see
M. H.Very picturesque. Can get quite crowded. Good disabled access.
P. W.A place of great tranquillity and of our beloved Constable country. A must for all visitors.
S. K.Wonderful soya cappuccino's and even a vegan flapjack in a fantastic setting overlooking the river.
l. C.Did the Easter trail there, great fun for kids. RSPB area also really nice.
D. R.Lovely place, can get busy. Good, fresh, wholesome food in cafe.
d. n.So very beautifull. Constables paintings came to life in this wonderfull place
A. N.Beautiful atmosphere and lovely view of the River Stour. Terrible tuna sandwich, decent cheese and chutney sandwich.
w. m.Really pretty and you only pay for the car park. Spent a lovely afternoon there and even took the boat ride.
I. F.Lovely place to visit and the river boat trip was relaxing.
p. j.A pleasant day a nice boat ride lovely tea room good to visit
P. A.Great place to visit and walk around
Good place to stop for a drink and cake.
L. C.Very pretty even in the rain. Recommend the coffee shop too
E. E.A very nice local place with a natural walk path.
K. L.A great addition to the National Trust's gem of Flatford Mill. A trip back in time to bridge cottage.
C. S.Lovely setting by the water. Great NT cafe and visitor information.
H. I.If you are disabled ♿ this place is very hill and only has 1 disabled toilet.The carpark for the disabled ♿ again nt very big
A. M.Great place to visit, dog friendly, has small cafe and shop
P. R.Picturesque and peaceful NT location. Not as many buildings to look around as one might hope.
E. F.Such a lovely place. Kids can walk along the water edge. See the ducks and swans. There's a flower garden to explore and learn about different types of birds and wildlife. There's bathrooms on site a cafe to get snacks and drinks from.
w. d.Why can't you get a hot cup of coffee anywhere.i am a grown up, I know boiling water is hot.
D. K.Great place to spend a summers day, shame about the parking but can overlook that
S. T.It is a nice starting place for a walk across Dedham Vale.
C. B.So beautiful and atmospheric. The cafe was good too
P. H.Beautiful stunning and the staff on site were exceptional highly recommend
A. B.Lovely walks. Plenty to do for a day or afternoon xx
B. Y.Nice atmosphere overlooking the river well worth a trip
J. J.Lovely place to visit
N. H.What beautiful places to be in.
D. L.The most beautiful and peaceful place I can think of
J. K.Fantastic place for walking, taking a picnic , and just a starting off place for strolling into Dedham or Manningtree . Nice easy peaceful walk with decent toilets and parking .
A. D. M.Great place to visit restuarant sits at the side of the river.
P. J.A lovely walk
A. R.Wonderful visit to see the original cottage in Constables painting 'The Haywain'.
A. B.Brilliant on a summer's day. Was like a dream. Absolutely beautiful
C. P.Great for geocaching. Kids loved it. Very picturesque
S. S.Keeps me coming back time after time absolutely love the place..😀
C. P.Great day
A. M.Love going here to get out in the country! great area.
D. P.Nice place good food and drinks with great views
L. H.The restaurant is a must to visit. All food is good but this is really good. ☺
S. S.Quite a hike to reach the spot where Constable painted The Haywain, especially if you go via the route outlined in our guide book (101 Walks in Britain to Do Before You Die). It nearly killed us!
W. Z.Great place for food after a walk or a paddle.
J. R.Beautiful place to walk, paint, photograph or row a boat
n. p.Beautiful place. Would defo go there again.
L. C.Excellent 5 star tourist attraction well done NT
V. M.Beautiful scenery. Can see why Constable loved it.
P. S.Lovely and peaceful
J. P.A nice place to drink tea and watch the world go by
m. s.We love flatford, the food and location are both lovely.
L. W.Lovely place to visit would recommend :):)
A. C.One the best places to take the dog and family.
C. L.Brilliant guided tour (National Trust) by well-informed guide who knew so much about John Constable, his paintings and the history of the area.
C. D.Staff very friendly. Had a lovely lunch
N. S.Love this place. Chilled and quite at the right times
A. C.Interesting site and pleasant walks laid out to follow.
D.Picturesque and serene. Oh and chocolate icecream which was yum!
S. F.We love walking here with the dog
G. P.Very peaceful lovely walks all very very good
S. M.For a tea room they really need to know how to make tea properly
j. h.Countryside ,open air & refreshments at the end of a lovely walk
C. T.Lovely place and very Dog friendly
A. Q.Great place to visit
D. C.Lovely place to visit. Lots of history, an exhibition to cover who John Constable was and what he painted and then plenty of walks to head around and look at the area.
Good tea rooms with a selection of cakes and drinks. There is also a kiosk at busy days to buy take away stuff from and have a picnic. They do special events for kids at Easter and Halloween as well as during the summer holidays. There is standard parking (was 5 GBP a day) or free for National Trust members.
K. H.You can't beat walking past Flatford Mill and coming face to face with a scene from a painting.
A. G.Gorgeous place to visit, lots of facilities
R. D.Delicious cakes and coffee in a beautiful setting.
J. L.Beautiful area well worth a visit
S. W.Very nice walk great views
P. f.N T tea rooms good products, we will return
P. G.Worth a look if you are taking in the mill at the same time.
T. F. R.Amazing place great for all to visit
P. V. N.Stunning place, lovely walks
D. R.Lovely cafe with home made food
A. “. G. W.Lovely few hours at Flatford definitely worth the 1.4 mile walk from Manningtree. Looks the same as when Constable lived there.
C. W.Simple food but decently priced and friendly
D. J. F.Ama, zing place on a nice sunny day.
P. C.Interesting contents and good tea room.
L. W.Go here often with the kids, they love it
T. D.Nice place,very busy today.
C. B.Gorgeous place... good facilities
P. B.Love visiting and taking photos.
T. W.To finish my day in Suffolk, flatford Mill, beautiful.
M. H.Very interesting to see where the pictures were painted.
S. H.Lovely surrounds. Very interesting
R. G.A very quint picturesque corner of England. Very peaceful walks around great surroundings. Cannnot recommend enough!
P. R.Nice for a picnic and a boat ride
J. M.Well laid out but quite small.
E. D.Very very interesting & sunny scenic
N. B.So much history and beautiful too
b. n.Lovely walks and scenery
J. T.Gorgeous place to visit.
B. S.Average, very village feeling, and that's it. Very forgettable.
F. P.Wonderful experience, stunning location
H. W.Lovely end to a nice walk
p. r.Full of history.
C. C.Beautiful and peaceful. Watch out for the robin that will land on your tea cup and steal your scone! Really lovely place to visit. Will be back.
S. B.Lovely picturesque place.
A. B.Good educational and recreational space
S. H.Lovely day out this is a must do
J. P.Good food. Little Expensive
R. E.It's,.. Errrm, It's like a national trust shop 🐝🍄😎
B.Great for a walk with your pooch
M. V.Lovely peaceful place
r.Beautiful walks from here.
H. M.Stunning relaxing place.
M. M.Excellent, very interesting and beautiful
J. C.Great place for walks with family
Fun boating. Fab time making apple feeders with grandchildren.
L. N.Beautiful. The boat tour being the highlight and very informative abut the area and the constable family. Also recommend the scenic walk to denham. Then to one of the cafes or pubs for lunch or tea and cake
G. B.Lovely place with Constable connections
C. W.Very peaceful to visit
p. p.Great day. Peace tranquility
J. F.Lovely place to visit
a. b.Very interesting, for young and older
C. W.Lovely picture postcode cottage.
R. S.Great site all round
C. B.Lovely area.
j. n.Beautiful place highly recommend
M. J.Great day out for the oldes
D.Truly and idyllic location. Scenic Constable country, Art, Morris dancers, boat trip and such friendly people.
M. P.A lovely tranquil spot
S. O.Fascinating, peaceful place
M. K. D. S.I hqve been here for my school trip
C. P.Beautiful look into the past
S. H.Lovely afternoon out.
S. F.Excellent place to visit
A. P.Beautiful walk
D. M.Absolutely beautiful place
R. D.Great place to visit
m. e.Very interesting place
C. M.Loved it.peace and tranquillity, I felt like I was stepping back in time...Kids swimming in the river, boats rowed up to Dedham and a general feeling of people just enjoying the beautiful scenery
C. W.Great place for waking
T. Y.Busy but beautiful
S. H.Lovely surrounds. Very interesting
h. h.An intriguing little curiosity.
J. B.Can't see inside
I. C.Well worth a visit
j. u.Classic British landscape.
T. F.Interesting
a. c.Beautiful place
S. D.Loved it.
m. s.What can I say ! It's just a charming place ..walk right into a masterpiece in constable country and feel what it was like when he painted the Hay Wain
R. S.Not my cup of tea
P.Interesting displays.
L. M.So pretty.
J. H.Beautiful place 💖
N. F.Beautiful part of world
S. N.It is beautiful
D. W.Lovely plays
A. Ö.Amazing
A. P.A lovely place
Y. H.Outstanding views
R. H.Wonderful National Trust site of area painted by John Constable
L. L.Wonderful
J. C.Beautiful
H. C.Great
B. F.Really interesting
D. F.Beautiful
C. H.Beautiful place
K. T.Very interesting
A. M.Beautiful idyll
J. M.Wonderful
M. H.Beautiful
D. W.Brings me back to many centuries ago. Rowing in Stour river is unforgettable.
a. c.Beautiful place
J. R.Constable comfortable
B. L.Very atmospheric.
G. B.Loved the place
l. c.Love this place
A. B.Wonderful.
N. H.Beautiful!
E. Y.Delightful.
B. M.Lovely!!!!
I. R.Delightful setting
G. S.Lovely place in a beautiful landscape. Glad we went there.
G. S.Iconic location
T. H.Back in time
A. G. C.Magnificent place. Quiet place, the river next to it, all very idyllic. It's nice to be in places like this. The food is all delicious and has average prices for the area. If you pass through here, make a stop for a drink in the meadow. The site offers two menus, one for the meadow and another for its facilities, either one is great.
M. v. d. W.The English landscape painter Constable found inspiration here. The National Trust now manages it and also uses it for nature and environmental education.
V.Very picturesque place. Scenic, suitable for a boat trip or lovely walk to Dedham.
A. P.Like immersing yourself in a Constable painting, beautiful English landscape with nice paths to explore it
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H. G.Beautiful landscape with picturesque houses
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C. B.Called by in passing. It had been raining heavily recently so the paths were rather muddy. Pretty place though. Nat Trust car park fee £4. Nearly toilets.
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S. F.Good coffee, and a wide selection of cakes. Large indoor seating area and seating outside.
S. S.Life of John Constable - artists - long walks - nature trails -
M. S.The queue for food etc was utterly ridiculous. But the rest of the place was nice.
J. T.Quintessential English countryside. A beautiful setting by the river. I can see why Constable was so inispired to paint here. Perfect for a light bite to eat or picnic along the riverbank and walk with the dogs. Lots of kayaks in the water and boats for hire. Lots of spaces to park.
D. F.Quintessentially English, picture postcard perfect. Highly recommended. Cream Tea's are must have.
A. S.Great place to walk your dogs and meet other outdoor and cultural enthusiasts
M. H.A beautiful place with beautiful walks as long as it is a beautiful day
D. H.We do love this place can spend the day here easy .
f. g.A lovely place, well preserved by the national trust.
k. f.Beautiful place . Stand where Constable stood . Lovely boat trip , nice tea house
L.Adorable cottage, I am very happy I visited this place.
S. H.Stunning walks in picturesque Constable country
S. C.Lovely and peaceful. Nice to stroll around the grounds as if going back into time. The granary should be turned into a small theatre to recreate constables life. Fantastic for children. Very interesting place.
O. K.Fantastic place to enjoy nature! Beautiful to visit in springtime especially on season when the trees are in blossom, so as the Daffodils. It feels even more relaxing paddling through the River Stour at a slow speed.
D. H.Lovely place for a walk, around some beautiful old cottages.
Small but Interesting exhibition about Constable, and his love of Flatford.
K. H.The rainy day hampered our visit but we could occupy ourselves in the small gallery, shop and cafeteria. Particularly enjoyed the savoury scone. Will go back to take the boat trip. Wondering if they offer art days for those interested in landscape painting?
j. D.Well it's a nice country side, National trust site. Can't say too much about it as I was in a hurry for getting to Sutton Hoo but I was a bit disappointed we couldn't actually see the Mill. But you can have wonderful walks around.
J. H.We spent an interesting visit to Flatford Mill and the immediate surrounding area which inspired much of the English painter, John Constable's, notable works. This area of natural beauty is well maintained by the National Trust providing a pleasant atmosphere in which to view copies of his most famous paintings plus well documented history of his association with these well preserved buildings. The teashop offers a good selection of light lunches which can be enjoyed by the river Stour. A truly relaxing visit aided by the warm sunshine.
E. H.Stunning scenery. Great facilities. Perfect day out for all. Highly recommended. Beware of parking and plan ahead as much as possible. Narrow roads on the approach make traffic a nightmare
S. C.A wonderful place to visit. Plenty of surrounding countryside walks. Pleasant boat rides on the river. The cottage is quaint and enlightening not just for those who appreciate Constable's art.
C. F.Absolutely lovely, even on an overcast day. Lots to see and do, with terrific dog walks and wonderful views. Excellent café and beautiful surrounding villages with amazing houses. Well worth a visit.
S. B.The cafe fits in so well to its beautiful surroundings, hats off to the designer! Airy and pleasant inside. Not all crammed in either, fab food and drinks to boot!
C.We walked from Manning Tree Station to Flatford and back (a National Trust walk). Lovely walk and not too long, 2 miles each way.
We learned more about John Constable (an English painter) His most famous painting is 'The Hay Wain' and the spot where he painted this in 1821 is at Flatford and we stood there! There is a tea room serving good cakes and scones. It's probably very busy during Summer. You can also visit Bridge Cottage where you can go inside and read/see how people lived in the old days in 1800's. They also have a small museum on John Constable which is worthwhile. Recommended on a good weathered day.
M. G.A quick visit there could be a nice complement of your walk - it's about half way between Dedham and Manningtree. Maybe worthy to have a cup of tea among a very English countryside, sometimes even cattle grazing near, at other times the Stour River overflows picturesque.
N. K.Lovely, picturesque part of the world. Lovely for walks between Flatford and Dedham. There’s a fair amount of parking but perhaps not enough for the busiest of days. Flatford Mills itself is well known for a few vantage points painted by Constance including the Haywain.
D. W.Renowned for Constables paintings, fabulous views and history. The guides are very knowledgeable in the historical information. The cafe is brilliantly sited on the side of the river. Have a look at the dry dock along side the cafe.
B. ..Nice and relaxing, there is a coffee shop. Nice coffee nice environment
A. D.The subject of Constables famous painting. Disappointed that apart from the visitor center, there was little else to see or visit.
Surrounding Tudor buildings almost improved the visitor experience, until I noticed the 'Private Property' signs prominently displayed.
The countryside view so highly regarded wasn't so special, remembering of course the human race along with nature have progressed. Trees overgrown, rivers strangled, vehicles have taken to roads...
Wouldn't recommend this as a destination visit.
P. S.Historic location where the famous painting "The Haywain" was painted by John Constable. The area has been preserved much like it was in ths original painting. A great day out both for art lovers and people who love the British countryside.
m. S.Iconic Suffolk countryside, lovely walks around East Bergholt and Dedham. The starting and finishing point for our walk was the National Trust visitor centre. Enjoyed fabulous home made cakes and a cuppa after walk with our children. Highly recommended and we will visit again in the near future.
T. P.Stopped off here on the way home from Colchester, nice place to look around and great area for a walk. Worth a visit. Cafe was extremely busy so didn't get to try the food!
D. N.Great for walks but a bit muddy.
P. P.Historic area, anyone who has seen John Constable's paintings will recognise the area. Always peaceful, plenty of good walks alongside the River Stour. As usual with the National Trust, good food in the cafe.
P. B.Flatford Bridge Cottage is part of the the site of Flatford Mill Mill which is run and maintained by The National Trust.
The whole place is dripping with the history of John Constable, Britians greatest landscape artist.
It is situated on the River Stour and has some of the most picturesque views the country of Suffolk can offer.
There is a very nice tea room on the site. Entrance is free but it does cost £5 to park.
There is disabled parking and most of the site is wheelchair accessible.
Well worth a visit.🙂
B. D.Lovely place kids love it jumping off bridge into water great little cafe there too
B. S.Totally lovely place. Constable's landscapes can still be seen and the buildings are simply lovely. Nice tearoom too...
S. W.Wonderful place for the elderly to young kids. Absolutley gorgeous location where the painter Constable took inspiration and painted the Haywain. Lesiurley boat ride with informative guide (£5 per adult) or for the braver you can high row boats. Canel and lock. Very informative and unusual cottage with history of the families that have lived there. Decently priced cafe alongside the canel very nice food. Activities laid on for the kids. Will go again!
P. B.Lovely old cottage in the middle of the Dedham Vale, featuring beautiful countryside. Located next to Flatford Mill on the River Stour, site of many of famous Georgian landscape artist John Constable's paintings. Great area for walks and picnics
L. H.Lovely setting. Beautiful walks along the river. Cafe onsite serving cream teas and light lunches. Can hire row boats too!
E. F.Such a lovely place. Kids can walk along the water edge. See the ducks and swans. There's a flower garden to explore and learn about different types of birds and wildlife. There's bathrooms on site a cafe to get snacks and drinks from.
A. C.Good atmosphere. Staff were very informative. Spinning demonstrations were great. The witches trail was great for kids.
A good afternoon out.
J. P.Beautiful place, even in the winter
L. W.Best tea room. Freshly baked scones daily. Homemade cakes and lunches. Fresh ground coffee and good range of speciality teas. Friendly welcoming staff.
B.Stunning. Amazing walk from Dedham
S. A.Loved it plenty to see. Lovely walk or electric boat trip.
Coffee shop is nice although a little expensive.
G. A.So lovely here, gets busy though so come prepared with at least a drink you can carry, ideal picnic place as well.
C. W.Enjoyed our lunch and the staff were very helpful in heating up some baby food goes us. Also enjoyed the bumble bee trail.
C. B.Great for a visit on a Sunday afternoon. We walked to Dedham. There are no boats to hire from the Mill in the 2019 season but you can walk like we did to Dedham and hire from there. It's about a 1.5 mile walk there. Watch out for the cow pats!
K. B.My wife and I are members of the national Trust and visit flatwork often though the year it's a great place go and just chill out you can also get very good food & drink in the n.t cafe
M. L.Well worth a visit.
C. C.The Car Park gets very full, it is a beautiful place to visit. The Flatford restaurant is very good, the food is very good. A lovely place for all the family.
t. i.If you love Constable then this is the place. National Trust cafe on site. Sit right on the river outside. Lovely cream tea.
g. t.Lovely piece of Constable history...
P. O.Never tire of going here, great photo opportunity and a lovely Tea Shop.
D. H.Very peaceful and beautifully maintained. Perfect place to escape for a few hours, walk and enjoy afternoon tea.
T. W.Whether you want a delightful place to walk your dog, have a picnic or immerse yourself in John Constable, Flatford is the place to go.
E. D.Nice wildlife but not much buzz about it
J. V.Absolutely beautiful, had a fabulous day, took the boat down the river, walked amongst the cow, and explored constable country x
J. G.Pay to enter by per car per coach etc not per person.At present £5 for a car how ever many are in the car however NT members park free .Lovely place for an afternoon .Tea room a touch pricy but it's national trust run. Small constable exhibit Access to ground floor of cottage.Wildlife garden and walking trails.
M.Beautiful. Get lucky with the weather and you could spend peaceful hours enjoying the idilic scenery immortalised by Constable.
D. E.Pleasant place to visit on a summers day if you are at a loose end. Best to go in the week when there are fewer people around.
p. b.Quaint little area by the Old Mill with several walks alongside the River Stour. Lovely tea room and gift shop.
J. M.Beautiful walks and views of countryside, just be aware of the cow pats 🤣
M. E.Pretty but lacked items of interest just a shell of a house. Also field and path walks could benefit from benches along the way to take in the place
A. E.A very nice country area full of great views and nice people. It is a magnificent place to visit on a day out.
S. H.Felt like stepping back in time. We will visit again. Lovely coffee and cake in cafe
s. g.This place had so much potential and the food quality is great but just not enough choice of dishes. Chaos reigns and queueing just takes too long.
D. M.Great place beautiful surroundings. Great coffee shop and different and variety of activities possible.
R.Flatford is a really interesting and naturally beautiful place to visit for all whether or not you have an interest in john constable's paintings or not
R. M.wonderful historic views great walk on a sunny day cafe very slow when busy try hall farm just 10 mins down the road and well worth the trip a very picturesque working farm with a great restaurant
T. B.Flatford is National Trust and is a beautiful landscapes in Constable Country and they have a cafe for a cup of tea and a piece of cake
T. P.Lovery place, great for walks
M. A.What a stunning part of the world. Plenty of walks and open space.
P. H.Really lovely place to visit - Saturday is much quieter than Sunday so I strongly recommend that day
R. L.A tranquil spot with a excellent National trust tea room, ideal for walks and seeing Constable county
K. K.Wonderful place with nice staff and good coffee. Interesting little museum.
E. _.Beautiful place, staff were a little short with my granny when she was slow to make an order. There was no one else waiting.
s. w.Fantastic place to visit
T. A.Lovely historic place ... great for a weekend walk and a breath of fresh air
V. W.A beautiful and relaxing place to visit, each season of the year has something to delight in, never fails to deliver
M. c.A fantastic place for the whole family including the dog . Some lovely walks or a nice cuppa with a cake . I had shelagh’s special date and apple slice .
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