Introduction
Flatford mill is a Grade I listed 18th-century watermill built in 1733. There is a 17th-century miller's cottage, also Grade I listed. Flatford Mill is situated in Dedham Vale with the river Stour running through. Other buildings are located within the site including Willy Lot's cottage. The Field Studies Council took on lease of three properties on the site in 1946. There are walks by the river including a circular walk from Willy Lot's cottage. Also on site is an RSPB wildlife garden which is terraced and contains mostly wildlife planting.
Visitor Facilities
Water mill, Visitor information centre with WC, Bridge cottage gift shop and tea rooms, boat hire, footpaths, nature reserve, Field studies centreTerrain
flat river valley- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening times vary seasonally. Please see the website for more details.
Directions
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/flatford-bridge-cottage/how-to-get-here/?findPlace=Flatford:%20Bridge%20Cottage&type=&view=map
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NA
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Reference: Flatford Mill
- Grade: I
Features
- Natural Landscape
- Water Feature
- Key Information
Type
Designed Rural Space
Purpose
Educational
Principal Building
Heritage Site
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
East Bergholt