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MANNINGTREE LIFE
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Manningtree has attracted people to live on the shores of the beautiful Holbrook Bay
since the 15th century. In 2019 its attraction was officially recognised in the Sunday
Times's 10 Best Places to Live in the East.
Here we list our top 10 things that make Manningtree such a desirable place to live:
Life, waterside
Shops with personality
You can’t help but fall in love with Manningtree
when you look out across the beautiful Holbrook
Bay. An estuary of the river Stour, the bay has gifted
Manningtree with sandy beaches, breath-taking views
and calm, tidal waters – perfect for swimming, sailing,
paddleboarding and other water-based activities.
The artistic nature of Manningtree attracts creative
types to open the kind of exciting, quirky shops not
seen on many high streets anymore. These shops
encourage foot traffic to the town, making its high
street a hub of coffee-clutching weekend wanderers.
Chocolate box
high street
Manningtree High Street attracts visitors from near
and far. With its Georgian façades, it is a picture
postcard of a high street, perfect for strolling and
browsing the numerous independent shops, bars and
cafés that have popped up in recent years.
Brilliant transport
connections
Offering not only a quick journey into the heart of East
London (Stratford in 48 minutes and Liverpool Street
in 59 minutes), trendy Norwich is also just a 51-minute
train journey from Manningtree. Did we also mention
that Manningtree Station has its very own platform
pub? The Station Buffet serves hot and cold drinks,
as well as breakfasts and rolls to keep you occupied
while waiting for your connection. The nearby A12 and
A14 roads also give quick access to large local hubs
Colchester, Ipswich and Harwich.
A foodie’s haven
With such a booming farming and rural community,
it should come as no surprise that the Essex/
Suffolk border is not short of amazing eateries. Local
independent restaurants Lucca and The Mistley Thorn
will impress visitors, while a quick trip out to Dedham
will transport you to fine dining at Le Talbooth.
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