Finchingfield is a handsome village and civil parish in the district of Braintree, Essex, England, set on a gentle hill above a picturesque green and duck pond. Its skyline is marked by a restored windmill and a mix of flint, timber‑framed and brick cottages; narrow lanes and views over the surrounding farmland give it a timeless, rural character that has made it a frequent subject for photography and filming.
The settlement has medieval roots and a compact conservation area centred on the church and village green, with several listed buildings. Locally the economy leans on agriculture, small local businesses, tourism and commuters to nearby towns; community life is kept lively by village fetes, pub gatherings and artisan shops that serve both residents and visitors.
Postcode districts covering Finchingfield
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 20.7 miles
- Colchester 19 miles
- Chelmsford 16.9 miles
- Harlow 21 miles
- Braintree 7.6 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.8 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 14.8 miles
- Billericay 24.4 miles
- Haverhill 7.3 miles
- Witham 14.1 miles
- Sudbury 12.3 miles
- Maldon 19.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Finchingfield Built-up area 0.9 miles
- School Green Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Three Fields Ward 1.8 miles
- Wethersfield Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Great Bardfield Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Stambourne Parish 3.1 miles
- Yeldham Ward 3.1 miles
- Little Bardfield Parish 3.3 miles
- Little Sampford Parish 3.3 miles
- Shalford Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Great Sampford Parish 3.5 miles
- Toppesfield Built-up area 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Finchingfield
CM7 4NG, CM7 4JH, CM7 4HZ, CM7 4LA, CM7 4LT, CM7 4AY, CM7 4HD, CM7 4FN, CM7 4AS … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 11.6 miles
- London Southend Airport 29.8 miles
- Castle Hedingham Railway Station 5.2 miles
- Braintree Railway Station 8.2 miles
Hotels near Finchingfield Ad
- The Three Hills 9.6 miles
- Farmhouse Inn 3 5.8 miles
- Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4 6.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 8.3 miles
- White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 7.8 miles
- The Suffolk Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- The Dorrington 7.7 miles
Schools in Finchingfield
- Finchingfield St John the Baptist C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 8.5 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 10 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 10.7 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 10.8 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 10.9 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 12.5 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 13.1 miles
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 18.2 miles
- Ickworth House Estate 18.3 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 19 miles