Manningtree is England's smallest town, according to its residents. Don’t let that fool you into thinking there’s nothing here, though. Situated on a wildlife-rich estuary, and hailed as the gateway to Constable country, the town is full of beauty. There are also plenty of places for food and drink, some accommodation, shops, and landmarks to explore.

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Manningtree has traditionally claimed to be the smallest town in England, but its 2007 population of 700 people in 20 hectares[2] and the 2011 census population for the civil parish of 900 are much higher than the 351 population of Fordwich, Kent.[3] However the settlement of Manningtree has a population of 5696.[4] In April 2009 it was proposed that Manningtree should merge with Mistley and Lawford to form a single parish, losing its separate identity as a town.[5] As of 2018 such a merger has not occurred, and the town council currently claims to be the smallest by area.

(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manningtree)

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1. Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Mistley

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2. Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

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3. View of the River Stour – Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

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Location: Manningtree, Tendring, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Manningtree Estuary – Mistley Towers loop from Mistley

2. Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

3. View of the River Stour – Manningtree Estuary loop from Manningtree

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