Viewpoints · East of England
Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point
In or near Mistley.
Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is a named viewpoint in Suffolk, East of England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area CO7.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dedham Vale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is located in East Bergholt, Suffolk, within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Dedham Vale. This viewpoint offers a perspective on the landscape famously depicted in John Constable's painting "The Haywain."
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- Coordinates
- 51.9586, 1.0219
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- East Bergholt
- Postcode
- CO7 6UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n3998355759 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point?
- Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 6UL), in the parish of East Bergholt.
- What is Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point?
- Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 6UL.
- Is Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point a protected site?
- Yes — Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point free to visit?
- Yes, Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point is free to enter.
- How do I get to Constable 'The Haywain' viewing point?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 6UL.