Towns & cities · East of England
Ashen
Also known as: Ashen, Essex
Ashen — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Hedingham · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ashen, the nearest railway station is Castle Hedingham, located 6.8 km away. The postcode for Ashen is CO10 8JJ. Entry to the town is free.
About
Ashen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 315 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.0527°, 0.5441°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ashen is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is located about 8 km (5.0 mi) east-southeast of Haverhill and is 36 km (22 mi) north from the county town of Chelmsford. The village lies to the south of the River Stour, which here forms the county boundary with Suffolk. The village is in the district of Braintree and in the parliamentary constituency of the same name. The parish is part of the Bumpsteads and Upper Colne parish cluster. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 354.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0527, 0.5441
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Ashen
- Postcode
- CO10 8JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Braintree
- Population
- 315
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Hedingham — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1918644 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ashen, Essex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Augustine Of Canterbury Ashen - geograph.org.uk - 907608.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Red Cow Public House
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Stoke College
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Stoke by Clare Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Stoke by Clare
Villages · 1.1 km
Stoke-by-Clare war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
House Approximately 20 Yards North East Of Nos 5 And 6 (Hainault Cottage)
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
Ridgewell
Villages · 1.7 km
Ridgewell
Museums · 2.0 km
The Swan Public House
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Ovington
Villages · 2.2 km
Baythorne Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Baythorne Hall
Historic houses · 2.6 km
Ashen is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 315. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 315
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Braintree
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Things to see in Ashen
22 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Ashen →
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Baythorne Hall
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📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Stambourne Hall
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📷 3Museums · East of England
Ridgewell Airfield Museum
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📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Baythorne Bridge
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stoke-by-Clare war memorial
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Toppesfield Village sign
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Tilbury Juxta Clare Village Sign
Tilbury Juxta Clare Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stoke by Clare Village Sign
Stoke by Clare Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
8th Air Force (381st Bomb Group) Memorial
8th Air Force (381st Bomb Group) Memorial — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Stoke College
Stoke College — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
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The Swan Public House
The Swan Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Red Cow Public House
The Red Cow Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
House Approximately 20 Yards North East Of Nos 5 And 6 (Hainault Cottage)
House Approximately 20 Yards North East Of Nos 5 And 6 (Hainault Cottage) in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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The Red Cow Public House
The Red Cow Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Stoke College
Stoke College — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stoke by Clare Village Sign
Stoke by Clare Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Stoke-by-Clare war memorial
Stoke-by-Clare war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
House Approximately 20 Yards North East Of Nos 5 And 6 (Hainault Cottage)
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Where to eat & stay near Ashen
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · East of England
George and Dragon Hotel
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📷 7B&Bs · East of England
The Crown Inn
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📷 7B&Bs · East of England
Bull Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Gosfield Lake Resort
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Red Cow Public House
The Red Cow Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
House Approximately 20 Yards North East Of Nos 5 And 6 (Hainault Cottage)
House Approximately 20 Yards North East Of Nos 5 And 6 (Hainault Cottage) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Swan Public House
The Swan Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Three Bottles Public House
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The Rising Sun Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashen?
- Ashen is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 8JJ), in the parish of Ashen.
- What is Ashen?
- Ashen — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ashen?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Hedingham, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 8JJ.
- Is Ashen free to visit?
- Yes, Ashen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashen?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Hedingham, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 8JJ.