The ward centred on East Bergholt lies in the Babergh district of Suffolk, eastern England, beside the River Stour and the rolling farmland and woodlands of Dedham Vale.
Best known as the birthplace of the painter John Constable, the area retains a strong village character with timber‑framed houses and a medieval church; the local economy is still largely rural - farming, small businesses and a modest tourism trade linked to Constable Country - and community life centres on the school, 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 6GB, CO7 6XH, CO7 6RB, CO7 6RA, CO7 6PQ, CO7 6QZ, CO7 6TX, CO7 6SG, CO7 6RF … 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
Hotels near East Bergholt Ad
- The Lion 5 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 2.5 miles4 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Milsoms 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Marquis 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Hintlesham Hall Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Colchester 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Salthouse Harbour Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
Schools in East Bergholt
- East Bergholt C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- East Bergholt High School Secondary
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