East Bergholt is a village and civil parish in Babergh, Suffolk, England, set on the banks of the River Stour within the gently rolling landscape of Dedham Vale AONB. The area is characterised by timber‑framed cottages, a medieval parish church and narrow lanes, and it sits within easy reach of Ipswich and Colchester.
East Bergholt is best known as the birthplace of the painter John Constable, and nearby Flatford - with its National Trust properties and iconic cottages - draws visitors keen to see the scenes that inspired his work. The local economy remains largely agricultural but is supported by tourism, small businesses and a close‑knit village community with schools, clubs and seasonal events.
Postcode districts covering East Bergholt
Most populated places nearby
- Ipswich 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Colchester 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Braintree 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 13 miles21 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Felixstowe 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Witham 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Sudbury 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Maldon 22 miles35.5 km
- Stowmarket 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Harwich 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Walton-on-the-Naze 13 miles21 km
Neighbouring places
- East Bergholt Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Brantham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bentley Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Holton St. Mary Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Dedham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Capel St. Mary Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Lawford Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Stratford St. Mary Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Dedham Heath Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Manningtree Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wenham Magna Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Wenham Parva Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in East Bergholt
CO7 6SB, CO7 6RF, CO7 6TX, CO7 6SD, CO7 6SN, CO7 6UU, CO7 6RN, CO7 6FD, CO7 6FU … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Stansted Airport 34.6 miles55.6 km
- Manningtree Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
- Mistley Railway Station 3 miles4.8 km
- Colchester Bus Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
Schools in East Bergholt
- East Bergholt High School Secondary
- East Bergholt C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Portman Road Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- University of Essex University 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Suffolk College University 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Foxall Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.9 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 11.1 miles17.9 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Harwich Harbor Harbour 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 12.8 miles20.6 km