Towns & cities · East of England
Earls Colne
Earls Colne — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Earls Colne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,389 people. Address: CO6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9280°, 0.7020°.
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Official information
Earls Colne is a village with a Parish Council that oversees local governance and community events. Visitors can find information about local amenities, community events, and the Neighbourhood Plan, which was recently adopted following a referendum.
From the Wikipedia article
Earls Colne is a village and civil parish in Essex, England. It is named after the River Colne, on which it stands, and the Earls of Oxford who held the manor of Earls Colne from before 1086 to 1703. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,971.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9280, 0.7020
- County
- Essex
- District
- Braintree
- Parish
- Earls Colne
- Postcode
- CO6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
- Population
- 3,389
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.earlscolne.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q643686 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Earls Colne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Earls Colne, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 131645.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Earls Colne Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km

Earls Colne Heritage Museum
Museums · 0.4 km

White Colne
Towns & cities · 1.9 km

Chalkney Wood
Forests & woodlands · 2.0 km

Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km

Markshall
Villages · 3.4 km

Chappel
Museums · 3.7 km

Wakes Colne
Towns & cities · 3.7 km

Restoration Shed
Museums · 4.0 km

East Anglian Railway Museum
Museums · 4.0 km

Saint Margaret’s Church
Historic churches · 4.0 km

Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Museums · 4.0 km
Earls Colne is a village located in Essex, in the East of England, with a population of 3,389. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,389
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Witham
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Things to see in Earls Colne
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Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity
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Trinity House
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Natural landmarks · East of England
Markshall
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Historic churches · East of England
Saint Margaret’s Church
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Museums · East of England
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
Earls Colne Heritage Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · East of England
Iron Bridge, Approximately 275 Metres South Of Marks Hall Cottages
Iron Bridge, Approximately 275 Metres South Of Marks Hall Cottages — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
Public art & sculpture · East of England
Earls Colne Village Sign
Earls Colne Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Halstead War Memorial
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Forests & woodlands · East of England
Chalkney Wood
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Historic pubs · East of England
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Public art & sculpture · East of England
Earls Colne Village Sign
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Museums · East of England
Earls Colne Heritage Museum
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White Colne
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Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity
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Places to stay
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Campsites · East of England
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Napier Arms Public House
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The Locomotive Public House
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Bird In Hand Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earls Colne?
- Earls Colne is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6), in the parish of Earls Colne.
- What is Earls Colne?
- Earls Colne — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Earls Colne?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6.
- Is Earls Colne free to visit?
- Yes, Earls Colne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earls Colne?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6.