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Follies · East of England

Middleton Arch

In or near Ballingdon.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Middleton Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.

To The Church - geograph.org.uk - 2821414

Keith Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Sudbury · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Middleton Arch is a folly in Essex, East of England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Braintree parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area CO10.

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Place summary

Middleton Arch is a folly located in the parish of Middleton, Essex, in the East of England. It is notable for its architectural design, contributing to the region's landscape. The structure serves as a point of interest within the local area.

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Coordinates
52.0256, 0.7264
County
Essex
District
Braintree
Parish
Middleton
Postcode
CO10 7LN
Parliamentary constituency
Braintree
Nearest railway station
Sudbury1.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Rectory Road Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 6908002📷 5

Villages · East of England

Middleton

Middleton — a village in england east.

The Quay, Sudbury - geograph.org.uk - 4643274📷 5

Open-air theatres · East of England

Quay Theatre

Quay Theatre — a open-air theatre in england east.

quaysudbury.com
Quay Theatre📷 3

Theatres · East of England

Quay Theatre

Quay Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Freewithnature.org
Ballingdon📷 5

Towns & cities · East of England

Ballingdon

Ballingdon — village in Suffolk, England, UK.

Free🐕👶
Footbridge to Private Island - geograph.org.uk - 3344642📷 3

Natural landmarks · East of England

River Jetty

River Jetty — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶withnature.org
Single Coach Train at Sudbury Station - geograph.org.uk - 550756📷 3

Natural landmarks · East of England

Friars Meadow

Friars Meadow — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕withnature.org

Where to eat & stay near Middleton Arch

Places to stay

Willowmere Caravan Park, Sudbury - geograph.org.uk - 3277663📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Willowmere Camp. Park

Willowmere Camp. Park — a campsite in england east.

Long Melford houses (85) - geograph.org.uk - 6743518📷 7

Hotels · East of England

George and Dragon Hotel

George and Dragon Hotel — a hotel in england east.

Freethegeorgeanddragonhotel.com
Formerly Mullucks - geograph.org.uk - 4009489📷 7

B&Bs · East of England

The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

thecrownhotelmelford.co.uk
Water pump in the Bull Hotel courtyard, Long Melford - geograph.org.uk - 7477928📷 7

B&Bs · East of England

Bull Hotel

Bull Hotel — a bed-and-breakfast in england east.

Freegreenekinginns.co.uk
Country Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2046758📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Little Ropers Woodland Camping

Little Ropers Woodland Camping — a campsite in england east.

Church Walk, Long Melford - geograph.org.uk - 4010104📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Black Lion Hotel

The Black Lion Hotel — a hotel in england east.

Places to eat & drink

The King's Head pub, Sudbury - geograph.org.uk - 4009075📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The King's Head Public House

The King's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Old pub door and window in Cross Street - geograph.org.uk - 5201230📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

White Hart House

White Hart House in England East, United Kingdom.

B1115 Friars Street, Sudbury - geograph.org.uk - 3706491📷 6

Historic pubs · East of England

2 Friar's Street and 40 Market Hill

2 Friar's Street and 40 Market Hill in England East, United Kingdom.

Sudbury Post Office ^ Postboxes - geograph.org.uk - 3706718📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

White Horse Hotel

White Horse Hotel in England East, United Kingdom.

Long Melford houses (95) - geograph.org.uk - 6744942📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Swan

The Swan — a restaurant in england east.

Freelongmelfordswan.co.uk
Water pump in the Bull Hotel courtyard, Long Melford - geograph.org.uk - 7477928📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Bull Hotel

Bull Hotel in England East, United Kingdom.

greenekinginns.co.uk

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Lion Gate, Audley End - geograph.org.uk - 1281718📷 5

Follies · East of England

Audley End Lion Gate

Audley End Lion Gate — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Network Rail land - geograph.org.uk - 4628370📷 5

Follies · East of England

Audley End Ring Hill Temple

Audley End Ring Hill Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕
Recreation ground behind St Martin's Church, Preston - geograph.org.uk - 4433930📷 5

Follies · East of England

Barrington-White mausoleum

Barrington-White mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Dutch Garden, Bridge End Gardens - geograph.org.uk - 5084625📷 5

Follies · East of England

Bridge End Garden Summerhouse

Bridge End Garden Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.

Free🐕fryartgallery.org

Frequently asked questions

Where is Middleton Arch?
Middleton Arch is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 7LN), in the parish of Middleton.
What is Middleton Arch?
Middleton Arch — Folly or eyecatcher.
How do I get to Middleton Arch?
The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 7LN.
Is Middleton Arch free to visit?
Yes, Middleton Arch is free to enter.
How do I get to Middleton Arch?
The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 7LN.