Manningtree sits on the banks of the River Stour in the district of Tendring, Essex, close to the county boundary with Suffolk. The town occupies a strategic spot at the start of the Stour estuary and the edge of the Dedham Vale AONB, with salt marshes, creeks and the famous landscapes immortalised by John Constable at Flatford nearby, making it a magnet for walkers, paddlers and artists.
Despite its modest size - it is often described as England’s smallest town - Manningtree has a lively local scene centred on a compact high street, boating and fishing traditions, and a railway station with good links to Colchester, Ipswich and London, which supports commuting alongside agriculture and small-scale tourism. Historic buildings, waterside quays and a maritime past give the place a distinct character balancing rural charm with practical transport connections.
Postcode districts covering Manningtree
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Colchester 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Braintree 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Felixstowe 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Witham 20.7 miles33.2 km
- Sudbury 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Maldon 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Stowmarket 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Harwich 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Frinton-on-Sea 11 miles17.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Manningtree Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Lawford Built-up area 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Mistley Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Brantham Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Little Bromley Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Bradfield Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- East Bergholt Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Dedham Heath Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Foxash Estate Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Dedham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Bentley Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Manningtree
CO11 1DN, CO11 9BG, CO11 1AX, CO11 1AH, CO11 1DT, CO11 1AW, CO11 1AB, CO11 1AU, CO11 1BB … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
- Stansted Airport 35.5 miles57.2 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Mistley Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Colchester Bus Station 8 miles12.8 km
Hotels near Manningtree Ad
- The Lion 5 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Milsoms 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Marquis 6.8 miles11 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Greyfriars 4 7.7 miles12.5 km
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 8.1 miles13 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Portman Road Stadium 8.4 miles13.4 km
- Suffolk College University 8.7 miles14 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 12.6 miles20.2 km