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West Bergholt

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About West Bergholt

West Bergholt is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Colchester, 12km from Flatford Mill.

West Bergholt is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,215, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, West Bergholt 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 West Bergholt to your route.

About West Bergholt

West Bergholt, formerly known as Bergholt Sackville, is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It lies 3 miles (5 km) north-west of the centre of Colchester. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,310.

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Where is West Bergholt located?

West Bergholt is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9122 latitude, 0.8499 longitude.

What is the population of West Bergholt?

West Bergholt has a population of approximately 3,215 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
3,215
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.9122, 0.8499

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from West Bergholt

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

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.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Johnsons Cafe

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

landmark

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near West Bergholt

  • 60 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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