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Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
11 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Colchester is worth a stop: 10 minutes from West Bergholt, 11km from Flatford Mill.
Colchester is a city located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 130,245, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Colchester sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Colchester to your route.
Colchester ( KO(H)L-chest-ər, -chist-) is a city in north-eastern Essex, England. At the 2021 census the built up area had a population of 130,245, making it the second-largest settlement in Essex, after Southend-on-Sea. It gives its name to the wider Colchester local government district which also covers anRead more
extensive surrounding area. The demonym is Colcestrian.
Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade.
The city is on the River Colne, and lies 50 miles (80 kilometres) north-east of London. It is connected to London by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway. Colchester is less than 30 miles (50 km) from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles (30 km) from the port of Harwich.
Attractions in and around the city include St Botolph's Priory, Colchester Zoo, and several art galleries. Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is located between Colchester and Wivenhoe. Local government is the responsibility of Colchester City Council and Essex County Council.
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Colchester is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8892 latitude, 0.9042 longitude.
Colchester has a population of approximately 130,245 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.
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The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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