Finchingfield

Finchingfield is on the B1052 Braintree to Saffron Walden road, fifty-four miles from London and close to Constable Country. In the time of William the Conqueror it was called Phincingfelda. A textbook example of the traditional English village, Finchingfield is described as the 'most photographed village in England,' Finchingfield has won awards for its traditional picturesque setting. The combination of duck pond, village green, hump-backed bridge and pub, overlooked by colour-washed cottages, a windmill and a medieval church, give it an unbeatable series of views, which are often found on calendars, chocolate boxes, tea towels, postcards and jigsaws.

There are many interesting buildings to be seen such as the Guildhall, which was built around 1500, and was used for the benefit of the village as a schoolhouse/almshouse. The Round House, a cottage of 18th century Dutch design and referred to locally as the Pepper Pot was once owned by the writer Dodie Smith, author of "101 Dalmatians". There's a blue plaque on the house. The windmill is also of interest but the most important house is Spains Hall, an Elizabethan building in the heart of 150 acres of woodland, 11 miles of public footpaths and 9 miles of bridle paths. Amongst the many painters who have been inspired by the village was Lucien Pissarro. He moved permanently to England in 1890 and visited Finchingfield twice. He made several oil paintings inspired by these visits.

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Finchingfield Post Mill

Address

Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4NA

Telephone
+44 (0)345 603 7624

country.parks@essex.gov.uk

Essex

A small 18th century Post Mill having one pair of stones and tailpole winding and has been extensively restored. Visitors may climb up to the first two floors.
The Hare's Field

Address

Parsonage Farmhouse, Hedingham Road, Wethersfield, Essex, CM7 4EQ

Telephone
01371 809 440

info@theharesfield.co.uk

Wethersfield

Our Barns are situated in the heart of the pretty Essex countyside and our events space and suites are ideal for your small private party, intimate weddings, celebrations with friends and family or just to relax and unwind.
Stables, Cart Lodge & The Rose Barn

Address

Braintree Road, Great Bardfield, BRAINTREE, Essex, CM7 4QD

Telephone
01371 810776

rooms@greatlodge.co.uk

BRAINTREE

Great Lodge Barns are a courtyard of 3 converted barns on the Great Lodge Estate; with the Anne of Cleves barn, Bardfield vineyard and walled gardens. Between 1/4 & 31/10 these rooms are only available to our wedding guests on a Saturday.
Six Apples

Address

Six Apples, Braintree Road, WETHERSFIELD, ESSEX, CM7 4BX

Telephone
+44 (0)7505 241237

info@sixapples.co.uk

WETHERSFIELD

Six Apples is a newly refurbished eighteenth century former coach house offering luxurious self-catering holiday accommodation in an acre of private gardens with its own swimming pool surrounded by the delightful North Essex countryside.
Fosters Meadow Glamping

Address

Ben Fosters, Stambourne road, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4PG

Telephone
+44 (0)7795 687161

fostersmeadow18@gmail.com

Finchingfield

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Finchingfield Guildhall

Address

Church Hill, Finchingfield, Essex, CM7 4NN

Telephone
+44 (0)1371 811333

newmail@finchingfieldguildhall.org.uk

Finchingfield

Set in picturesque Finchingfield, the 15th century Guildhall is an historic venue with its own interactive museum and shop.
It houses a range of activities and is home to an interactive Museum and the Village Library