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Directions to East Bergholt

Its Whereabouts

East Bergholt lies in rural Suffolk, England, just North of the Essex/Suffolk border (commonly considered to be the River Stour), and deep in the heart of ‘Constable Country’. The village is an almost equal distance between towns Colchester (in Essex — curiously our postal town), and Ipswich (in Suffolk).

Map of East Bergholt, with places of interest and selected road names noted

Travelling by Bicycle

On Route 1 of the National Cycle Network

Join the B1070 in Holton (signed Ipswich, Colchester, Manningtree). Stay on the B1070 under the A12 and in a mile or two you’ll be entering the village.

Travelling by Bus

East Bergholt is well serviced, being in between Hadleigh, Manningtree, Ipswich, and Colchester. Consult the latest timetables and route maps.

Travelling by Car

On A12

Take exit 31, sign posted East Bergholt and B1070. From the slip road turn left onto the B1070, and you’ll soon enter the village.

Travelling by Rail

The nearest train station is only four miles away in Manningtree. Alternatively, there are major stations at Ipswich and Colchester, both ten miles away.

All three stations are on the Norwich to London line; Manningtree and Ipswich also link directly with Harwich International.