TUESDAY 26 MAY 2026
11am-4pm
Free, fun nature-themed activities and crafts suitable for all the family.
Just drop in and enjoy the outdoors around Flatford.
Activities include:
- Pond dipping
- Bug hunting
- Tree trails
- Making nature’s colour palette
- Using a solar telescope
- and more!
- You can also take a relaxing boat trip along the River Stour – kids under 14 go free accompanied by fare paying adults (£8 per adult).
Location:
- Flatford, CO7 6UL
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- Parking: Nearby National Trust car park costs £6 for non-members. Free car park in East Bergholt village is a 30-minute walk along footpaths to Flatford.
Transport: Regular trains to Manningtree station, a 45-minute walk along riverside footpaths to Flatford. 93 bus service runs between Colchester and Ipswich, with the nearest bus stop at Oranges and Lemons cafe, a 20-minute walk to Flatford.
Facilities: refreshments and toilets available at the National Trust.
Access: step-free access for all outdoor activities apart from boat trips. Accessible toilets available at the National Trust. Disabled parking available at the National Trust.