What to do in Manningtree - all within 10 to 30 minutes walking/driving distance of Elmdale

Interesting Places to Visit

* Dedham Vale, Flatford Mill - Constable country 5 minutes drive - click here to find out more about the life and works of this great artist.
* Sir Alfred Munning's museum Dedham - click here to find out more about the life and works of this great artist.
* Jimmy's Farm - As seen of TV see the pigs rooting for acorns in the wild with rare breeds of pigs
*Sutton Hoo - Saxon burial site with its royal treasures and Saxon longships
* Manningtree Museum and Library * Mistley Animal Sanctuary * Excellent Markets (Fri and Sat morning) * The Mistley Towers - Robert Adam * Apricot Centre -sustainable living centre nr Manningtree * Ipswich, Excellent shopping, Parks, Wolsey Theatre, Cinemas loads more! * Colchester- Norman castle, Roman walls, Zoo, Mercury Theatre and more! * More about Manningtree- everything you ever wanted to know and more!

Good Places to Eat

* The Mistley Thorn - excellent restaurant-fine food
* Mistley Quay Cafe - good wholesome organic food
* The Mogul - genuine Indian Bengali Restaurant
* The Red Lion - good pub lunches & special evenings
* The Wagon at Mistley- 2 minutes walk - excellent value for money - well worth a visit
* Lucca - Italian Enoteca- simply wonderful
* The Haywain -(East Bergholt) fine food locally sourced
*Ipswich/Colchester many excellent restaurants

Keep Fit & Sports

* Manningtree Sports Centre
* Brantham Athletics Social Club
* Stour Sailing Club
* Mistley Sports & Social Club
* Ipswich/Colchester - Swimming Pools, Keep fit, Bowling etc.