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a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex

Railway Station at Manningtree, Essex, at start of 'Constable Country Walk'

About Manningtree

It is believed that Matthew Hopkins, Witchfinder General of the 17th-century, notorious for terrorising East Anglia had his headquarters in Manningtree and that it was here that he began his career. Fact or fiction - who knows, but what is in little doubt is that Manningtree is a town of immense charm and character.

Tudor times saw Manningtree as a prosperous town whose wealth was garnered from the wool and cloth trade. The town shows fine examples of weavers cottages and walks through the town reveal fine Georgian facades behind which are Tudor and Elizabethan houses. Here you can enter what appears to be an elegant georgian shop only to find delightful creaking oak flooring, walls of timber frame and a ceiling of ancient Oak beams, all built in Tudor times! In Elizabethan times a market was held at the centre of the town, the site is still known as Market Cross.

Manningtree is famous for its swans and sailing barges, it was also known as a brewing centre. The graceful swans remain, brewing continues and a port is in operation in nearby Misterly. These days tourism is central to Manningtree which is pleasantly situated at the head of the River Stour amidst some beautiful countryside. The shopping is excellent with specialist antique and craft shops, there are also several noteworthy inns and restaurants. The beautiful coast with miles of golden sandy beaches is just a few short miles away and Manningtree is surrounded by several pretty villages that are a joy to explore. Nearby attractions include; The Beth Chatto Gardens and Flatford Mill and Lock.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Manningtree

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	Holiday Inn Express Colchester Colchester, Essex, England (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction W) Just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TV. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.... More info and book online.. Price from £21.00
	Ramada Colchester Colchester, Essex, England (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction W) Just 10 minutes from Colchester centre, Ramada Colchester offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Next to the A12 motorway, there is an on-site restaurant and free parking.... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00
	Premier Inn Colchester North/A12 Colchester, Essex, England (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction W) Just off junction 29 of the A12 and less than 3 miles (5 km) from the very heart of Colchester's town centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking.... More info and book online.. Price from £51.00
	Cameo Hotel Copdock Ipswich, Suffolk, England (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction N) This hotel is situated in the village of Copdock, 15 minutesâ€™ drive from the centre of Ipswich. It has a large, walled garden with outdoor seating, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wi-Fi.... More info and book online.. Price from £38.00
	Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea Weeley, Essex, England (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction S) In a countryside location with on-site lakes, this Premier Inn is a short drive from Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free parking, family-friendly en suite rooms and a Table Table restaurant.... More info and book online.. Price from £43.00

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Nearby travel help

Mistley Station	(0.8 miles, 1.4 km)
Manningtree Station	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
London Stansted Airport	(35.3 miles, 56.8 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 8	(37.2 miles, 59.8 km, direction W)
M11 Junction 9	(38.4 miles, 61.8 km, direction W)
Cambridge Airport	(41.9 miles, 67.4 km, direction NW)
Manningtree to London	(59.2 miles, 95.3 km, direction SW)