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 miles33.3 km
- Colchester 19 miles30.7 km
- Chelmsford 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Harlow 21 miles33.8 km
- Braintree 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Bishop's Stortford 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Billericay 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Haverhill 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Witham 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Sudbury 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Maldon 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Finchingfield Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- School Green Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Three Fields Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Wethersfield Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Great Bardfield Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Stambourne Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Yeldham Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Little Bardfield Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Little Sampford Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Shalford Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Great Sampford Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Toppesfield Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Finchingfield
CM7 4QP, CM7 4JH, CM7 4JJ, CM7 4JA, CM7 4LY, CM7 4ND, CM7 4PG, CM7 4HX, CM7 4NN … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 11.6 miles18.7 km
- London Southend Airport 29.8 miles48 km
- Castle Hedingham Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Braintree Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
Hotels near Finchingfield Ad
- The Three Hills 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Gosfield Lake Resort 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Farmhouse Inn 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Braintree 3 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Suffolk Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Dorrington 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Rose & Crown Hotel 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Finchingfield
- Finchingfield St John the Baptist C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 10 miles16.1 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Dines Hall Country house 10.8 miles17.5 km
- Marks Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 12.5 miles20.1 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Ickworth House Estate 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 19 miles30.6 km