Manningtree station to Flatford walk with John Constable talk

Manningtree station to Flatford walk with John Constable talk

Walking from Manningtree station through the Dedham vale to Flatford mill. A talk about John COnstable and free coffee with your rail ticket

By Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership

Date and time

Thursday, June 26 · 10:30am - 2pm GMT+1

Location

Manningtree Station Buffet

Station Road Lawford CO11 2LH United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

Meeting at the Manningtree station buffet for a free coffee (available with your train ticket) we will head out of the station and through incredible Constable country to Flatford Mill and Willie Lotts Cottage, the site of Constables famous painting 'The Hay Wain'. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic on the riverbank with a talk about John Constable and the area he lived. After lunch we will make our way back to the station to return home.

Don't forget to bring your camera or sketchbook, plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and suitable clothing for the weather on the day.

Due to the terrain of the walk, sadly this walk is not suitable for people with mobility issues. For further information, please contact the team at info@esscrp.org.uk.


Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, though they may be required to be on a lead for some of the walk.

Can I park nearby?

Yes, there is a carpark at Manningtree station, though there are charges. We advise you to take the train and avoid traffic, queues and parking issues and you get a free coffee with your rail ticket.

Will it go ahead if the weather is bad?

If it has been raining a lot the area around the Dedham Vale does flood so we reserve the right to change the route for a different walk from Manningtree station. Please email info@esscrp.org.uk for further updates.

Organized by

Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership