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Towns & cities · East of England

Althorne

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Althorne — village in Essex, England, UK.

Althorne, towns & cities in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Althorne · 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

You can reach Althorne by taking a train to Althorne station, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Althorne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,104 people. Address: CM3. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6546°, 0.7634°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Althorne is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of the county town and city of Chelmsford. The village is in Maldon district and in the parliamentary constituency of Maldon & East Chelmsford. The village has its own Parish Council. Althorne is on the Dengie peninsula, about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Burnham-on-Crouch. It is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north-west of the centre of Bridgemarsh Island in the River Crouch. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,213.

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Coordinates
51.6546, 0.7634
County
Essex
District
Maldon
Parish
Althorne
Postcode
CM3
Parliamentary constituency
Maldon
Population
1,104
Nearest railway station
Althorne1.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Althorne is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,104. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,104
Administrative county
Essex
Constituency
Maldon

Things to see in Althorne

34 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Althorne

Paglesham Creek, looking north from the pillbox - geograph.org.uk - 7510767📷 5

Viewpoints · East of England

Beagle Viewpoint

Beagle Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Foulness Island📷 5

Islands · East of England

Foulness Island

Foulness Island — island in Rochford, Essex, England.

Free🐕
View north-east from Half Moon viewpoint, Wallasea Island - geograph.org.uk - 5884332📷 5

Viewpoints · East of England

Half Moon Viewpoint

Half Moon Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Lion Creek and Lower RaypitsFlagship📷 5

Wildlife reserves · East of England

Lion Creek and Lower Raypits

Lion Creek and Lower Raypits — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

Free🐕👶essexwt.org.uk
Bridgemarsh Island📷 5

Islands · East of England

Bridgemarsh Island

Bridgemarsh Island — island in the River Crouch, Essex.

Free🐕
Lambourne Hall📷 3

Historic houses · East of England

Lambourne Hall

Lambourne Hall — house in Canewdon, Rochford, England, UK.

👶
Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island

Saint Mary the Virgin, Foulness Island — grade II listed church in Foulness, Rochford, Essex, England, UK.

Free
Shelter at the end of the footpath - geograph.org.uk - 5730052📷 3

Viewpoints · East of England

School House Viewpoint

School House Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
St Mary's Church, Burnham on Crouch📷 3

Historic churches · East of England

St Mary's Church, Burnham on Crouch

St Mary's Church, Burnham on Crouch — church in Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon, Essex, England, UK.

Free
Wallasea Island📷 5

Islands · East of England

Wallasea Island

Wallasea Island — low lying island on coast of Essex, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Wallasea Wetlands📷 5

Wildlife reserves · East of England

Wallasea Wetlands

Wallasea Wetlands — reclaimed wetlands area located in Essex, England.

Free🐕rspb.org.uk
War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7039490📷 5

Memorials & monuments · East of England

War Memorial

War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Burnham-on-Crouch , Baptist church - geograph.org.uk - 6181330📷 4

Theatres · East of England

Rio Cinema

Rio Cinema in England East, United Kingdom.

Pruned trees - geograph.org.uk - 395888📷 3

Manor houses · East of England

Creeksea Place

Creeksea Place — a manor in england-east, United Kingdom.

creekseaplacebarns.co.uk
Tall Trees, 15 Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch - geograph.org.uk - 3975250📷 3

Museums · East of England

Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum

Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

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An exhibit at Mangapps' Railway Museum. - geograph.org.uk - 1421324📷 3

Museums · East of England

Mangapp's Farm

Mangapp's Farm — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

👶mangapps.co.uk
Station Road, Althorne - geograph.org.uk - 5227283📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Althorne War Memorial

Althorne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7039490📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Burnham-on-Crouch War Memorial

Burnham-on-Crouch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Foulness Church - geograph.org.uk - 6482470📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Foulness Island War Memorial

Foulness Island War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Canewdon Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2185259📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Canewdon Village Sign

Canewdon Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Tall Trees, 15 Coronation Road, Burnham-on-Crouch - geograph.org.uk - 3975250📷 5

Museums · East of England

Burnham-on-Crouch

Burnham-on-Crouch is a town and civil parish in the Maldon District of Essex, in the East of England; it lies on the north bank of the River Crouch. It is one of Britain's leading places for yachting.

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Burnham-on-Crouch , Baptist church - geograph.org.uk - 6181330📷 5

Museums · East of England

Burnham-on-Crouch & District Museum

The Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum, located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, is a registered charity run by members of the Burnham History Society, aiming to reflect the history and development of

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Entering Mangapps station - geograph.org.uk - 8139552📷 5

Museums · East of England

Mangapps Railway Museum

Mangapps Railway Museum (previously Mangapps Farm Railway Museum) is a heritage railway centre located near Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex, England. The 0.75 miles (1.2 km) of standard gauge running line

👶mangapps.co.uk
Across Crow Corner - geograph.org.uk - 393276📷 3

Museums · East of England

River Roach

River Roach — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

👶rsis.ramsar.org

Nearby

Station Road, Althorne - geograph.org.uk - 5227283📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Althorne War Memorial

Althorne War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Junction of Southminster Road and Burnham Road, Althorne - geograph.org.uk - 3004453📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Black Lion Public House

The Black Lion Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Green Lane at the junction of Burnham Road - geograph.org.uk - 3012824📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Huntsman & Hounds Camping

Huntsman & Hounds Camping — a campsite in england east.

Bridgemarsh Island📷 5

Islands · East of England

Bridgemarsh Island

Bridgemarsh Island — island in the River Crouch, Essex.

Free🐕
Arable field near Ashtree Farm, Mayland - geograph.org.uk - 3553987📷 5

Villages · East of England

Mayland

Mayland — a village in england east.

Arable field near Ashtree Farm, Mayland - geograph.org.uk - 3553987📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Mayland Mill Public House

The Mayland Mill Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Althorne

Places to stay

Green Lane at the junction of Burnham Road - geograph.org.uk - 3012824📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Huntsman & Hounds Camping

Huntsman & Hounds Camping — a campsite in england east.

The Ground Coffee, High Street, Burnham-on-Crouch - geograph.org.uk - 8140278📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Ye Olde White Harte Hotel

Ye Olde White Harte Hotel — a hotel in england east.

Freewhiteharteburnham.co.uk
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham-on-Crouch - geograph.org.uk - 5094043📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Silver Road Caravan Park

Silver Road Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Slipway near Steeple Bay Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 2726624📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Steeple Bay Holiday Park

Steeple Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.

parkholidays.com
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club - geograph.org.uk - 3676143📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Sea End Caravan Park

Sea End Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Mudflats at St Lawrence Bay - geograph.org.uk - 3677291📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

St Lawrence Holiday Park

St Lawrence Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.

Freestlawrenceholidaypark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Junction of Southminster Road and Burnham Road, Althorne - geograph.org.uk - 3004453📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Black Lion Public House

The Black Lion Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Arable field near Ashtree Farm, Mayland - geograph.org.uk - 3553987📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Mayland Mill Public House

The Mayland Mill Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Great Stambridge Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 2076897📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Cherry Tree Public House

The Cherry Tree Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Georgian house in Market Square, Rochford - geograph.org.uk - 5817809📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Cottages And The Golden Lion Public House

Cottages And The Golden Lion Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Water pump on village green - geograph.org.uk - 2685520📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Fox And Hounds

The Fox And Hounds in England East, United Kingdom.

160-64 High Street, Maldon - geograph.org.uk - 6082572📷 7

Restaurants · East of England

The Waffle Bar

The Waffle Bar — a restaurant in england east.

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AshdonFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Ashdon

Ashdon — village and civil parish in Essex, UK.

Free🐕👶
CambridgeFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Cambridge

Cambridge — city in Cambridgeshire, England.

Free🐕👶cambridge.gov.uk
ChelmsfordFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Chelmsford

Chelmsford — city in Essex, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶chelmsford.gov.uk
Colney HeathFlagship📷 10

Towns & cities · East of England

Colney Heath

Colney Heath — village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

Free🐕👶

Frequently asked questions

Where is Althorne?
Althorne is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3), in the parish of Althorne.
What is Althorne?
Althorne — village in Essex, England, UK.
How do I get to Althorne?
The nearest railway station is Althorne, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3.
Is Althorne free to visit?
Yes, Althorne is free to enter.
How do I get to Althorne?
The nearest railway station is Althorne, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3.