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The festival takes place at Chapters in Bradfield

located three miles from Manningtree,  a historic market town famous for being named the smallest town in England

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  • Chapters Coffee & Wine

    The Street, Bradfield, Manningtree CO11 2US, United Kingdom

Chapters Coffee & Wine is located at The Street, Bradfield, Manningtree, CO11 2US, Essex, occupying the building that was formerly the Strangers Home public House.

+44 (0) 1206 982179

By Train

Oxford Railway Station is a 10-15 minute walk from the city center. Frequent services run from London Paddington, Marylebone, Birmingham, and the North.

By Train

Oxford Railway Station is a 10-15 minute walk from the city center. Frequent services run from London Paddington, Marylebone, Birmingham, and the North.

Parking

Oxford Railway Station is a 10-15 minute walk from the city center. Frequent services run from London Paddington, Marylebone, Birmingham, and the North.

Manningtree Station (3.2 miles)

This is the nearest major station, located on the Great Eastern Main Line operated by Greater Anglia. It provides direct links from London Liverpool Street, Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich. From Manningtree, take the 104 bus from the nearby Skinners Arms stop or catch a 5-minute taxi to Bradfield.

Mistley Station (1.7 miles)

Located on the Mayflower Line (Harwich Town to Manningtree shuttle), this station is closer geographically. You can pick up the westbound 104 bus from Mistley High Street (Mistley Old Post Office) to reach Bradfield. Disembark at the village maid bus stop

By Bus

Bradfield is well served by local public transport connecting major towns:

  • Route 104 (First Essex): This main route runs between Colchester city centre and Harwich.
  • Key Stop: Disembark at The Village Maid bus stop in Bradfield. Chapters Coffee & Wine is a short walk from this stop. Buses run roughly every 20 to 30 minutes throughout the day. 

By Road

Traveling by car is straightforward, and the venue offers plenty of dedicated on-site parking:

  • From Colchester / Manningtree: Head east on the B1352 (Harwich Road) through Mistley. Follow the road as it enters Bradfield and turns into The Street. Chapters will be on your left.
  • From the A120: If you are coming via the A120 dual carriageway, take the exit near Wix toward Bradfield. Follow Bradfield Road north straight into the village until you reach the junction with The Street.

The Oxford Literary Walk

  • Christ Church to Bodleian

A stunning 10-minute walk through the iconic cobblestones of Merton Street and across High Street. Passing the University Church of St Mary the Virgin.

  • Sheldonian to Worcester College

An 8-minute stroll past the Blackwell’s Bookshop—one of the world’s most famous literary hubs—leading down to the tranquil lakeside gardens of Worcester.