Towns & cities · East of England
Copford
Copford — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Copford, the nearest railway station is Marks Tey, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Copford is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,643 people. Address: CO6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8813°, 0.8037°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Copford is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is 3 kilometres (2 mi) west of Colchester, and the hamlet of Copford Green is found a short distance to the south. The poet Matthew Arnold noted he was struck by "the deeply rural character of the village and neighbourhood." The parish also includes the village of Easthorpe. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,726.
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Background
History
Copford was originally a manor held by the Bishop of London's office. Upon the death of Bishop Edmund Bonner in 1569 (also buried here) the land briefly became property of The Crown until 1609 when it returned to private ownership. The Church of England parish church of St Michael and All Angels is Grade I listed. It is renowned for its mid-12th-century Norman wall paintings that are among the best in England. The paintings were extensively restored in the late 19th century. The church door was claimed to have human skin attached, possibly as a gruesome remnant of an ancient flaying meted out to those who invaded the sanctity of the church. Adjacent to the church is the manor house of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8813, 0.8037
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Copford
- Postcode
- CO6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Population
- 1,643
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1939369 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Copford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Copford Cop Shop - geograph.org.uk - 63908.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Copford Place
Gardens · 0.2 km
Stanway Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Copford Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Tribute to Blur
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Marks Tey
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Llamas and Alpacca
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Wallaby Walkabout
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Hyenas
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Essex Pigs
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Mandrills
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Iron Latch
Wildlife reserves · 2.7 km
Elephants
Natural landmarks · 2.7 km
Copford is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,643. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,643
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Witham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Copford
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Copford →
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📷 3Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Colchester Zoo
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Komodo Dragons
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Pygmy Hippos
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Chimp World
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Elephant Encounter
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Orangutan
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Kirk's Dik Dik & African Crowned Crane
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Elephants
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Amur Leopards
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Cherry Crowned Mangabeys,Tortoises
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Llamas and Alpacca
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Lemurs & Colobus Monkeys
Lemurs & Colobus Monkeys — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Wallaby Walkabout
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Sealions
Sealions — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Katavi Cheetah Breeding Centre
Katavi Cheetah Breeding Centre — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Red River Hogs
Red River Hogs — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Wilds of Asia
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Amur Tiger
Amur Tiger — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Giraffes, Pygmy Hippo, Zebra, Rhino, Ostrich
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Mandrills
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📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Philippine Spotted Deer
Philippine Spotted Deer — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 4📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Stanway Bridge
Stanway Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East of England
Copford Hall
Copford Hall — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Tribute to Blur
Tribute to Blur — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Natural landmarks · East of England
Llamas and Alpacca
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Where to eat & stay near Copford
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Colchester Country Park
Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
📷 5
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House
Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Donkey And Buskins Public House
Donkey And Buskins Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Timbers
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Copford?
- Copford is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6), in the parish of Copford.
- What is Copford?
- Copford — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Copford?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6.
- Is Copford free to visit?
- Yes, Copford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Copford?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6.