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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Wivenhoe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Elmstead Market, 12km from Flatford Mill.
Wivenhoe is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,567, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe to your route.
Wivenhoe ( WIV-ən-hoh) is a town and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It lies approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-east of Colchester. The historic core of Wivenhoe stands on the left bank of the River Colne, which is tidal at this point. At the 2021 census the parish had a populationRead more
of 7,586 and the built up area had a population of 7,350.
The town's history centres on fishing, ship building and smuggling.
Much of lower Wivenhoe is also a designated conservation area, with many streets being of particular architectural interest. The urban area has grown up the hill away from the river to absorb the formerly separate hamlet of Wivenhoe Cross on the higher ground to the north-east.
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Wivenhoe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8555 latitude, 0.9580 longitude.
Wivenhoe has a population of approximately 9,567 people, making it a town 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.
12 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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