Towns & cities · East of England
Danbury
Also known as: Danbury, Essex
Danbury — village in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Danbury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,991 people. Address: CM3. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7150°, 0.5820°.
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Official information
Danbury is a picturesque village located in Essex, known for its beautiful countryside and historic landmarks. Visitors can explore the scenic Danbury Country Park, enjoy outdoor activities, and appreciate the village's charming atmosphere.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Danbury Common SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Danbury is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is located 33.5 miles (53.9 km) northeast of Charing Cross, London. It is situated on a hill 367 feet (112 m) above sea level. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 5,197. The city of Danbury, Connecticut in the United States is named after the village.
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Background
History
The village was built on the site of a Neolithic or early Iron Age hill fort noted for its oval shape, sometimes confused with the Megalithic enclosure at Danebury in Hampshire. According to the official parish publication, Danbury Parish Plan 2003, first Iron Age settlers, then the Romans and finally the Dæningas tribe of Saxons occupied the Danbury area. The place-name 'Danbury' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Danengeberia in the hundred of Chelmsford. The name means 'the burgh or fort of Dene's people'. The same name is the origin of the name of the village and peninsula of Dengie in Essex. After the Norman Conquest, King William the Conqueror took the lands and…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7150, 0.5820
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Danbury
- Postcode
- CM3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Population
- 4,991
- Nearest railway station
- Beaulieu Park — 6.4 km
- Official site
- www.danbury-essex.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1021042 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Danbury, Essex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 'The Griffin' inn, at the heart of Danbury village - geograph.org.uk - 732673.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Danbury Village sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Cecil Armstrong Gibbs
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Danbury Camp
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Danbury Ring
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Danbury Camp hill fort
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Cricketers Public House
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
The Griffin Inn
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
Danbury War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
Wildlife reserves · 1.2 km
Danbury Place
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Bicknacre village sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Bicknacre Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.3 km
Danbury is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 4,991. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,991
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Maldon
Things to see in Danbury
14 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Danbury →
Flagship📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Danbury Camp
Danbury Camp — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · East of England
Danbury Place
Danbury Place — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Sandon Brook
Bridge Over Sandon Brook — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Danbury War Memorial
Danbury War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Danbury Village sign
Danbury Village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Little Baddow Village sign
Little Baddow Village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cecil Armstrong Gibbs
Cecil Armstrong Gibbs — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Courts Campsite
The Courts Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Danbury Camp hill fort
Danbury Camp hill fort — a UK vineyard in england east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Cricketers Public House
Cricketers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Danbury Village sign
Danbury Village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cecil Armstrong Gibbs
Cecil Armstrong Gibbs — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Danbury Camp
Danbury Camp — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Danbury Camp hill fort
Danbury Camp hill fort — a UK vineyard in england east, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cricketers Public House
Cricketers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Danbury
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Courts Campsite
The Courts Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Wood Corner Caravan Park
Wood Corner Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Happy Days Caravan Park
Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cricketers Public House
Cricketers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Hurdlemarker's Arms
The Hurdlemarker's Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Six Bells Public House
Six Bells Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Danbury?
- Danbury is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3), in the parish of Danbury.
- What is Danbury?
- Danbury — village in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Danbury?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3.
- Is Danbury a protected site?
- Yes — Danbury is part of the Danbury Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Danbury free to visit?
- Yes, Danbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Danbury?
- The nearest railway station is Beaulieu Park, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3.