Friday 4 July 2014

Manningtree, The Gateway to Constable Country

Manningtree Station, Constable Country
Manning Tree Station
Constable Country is so called because of it's links to John Constable, the English painter painted his best known works in and around Dedham Vale. These romantic pieces include famouse The Hay Wain. To get to Dedham Vale take the train from Liverpool Street station to Manning Tree Station and follow the country path along the River Stour.

When you get to Dedham Vale The Hay Wain awaits which you can enjoy over tea in a garden courtesy of the National Trust.

You can reach Dedham from Liverpool Street by taking a train to Manningtree station or alternatively Flatford.
See National Rail Enquiries for more details.