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Towns & cities · East of England

East Hanningfield

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

East Hanningfield — village in Essex, England, UK.

East Hanningfield, towns & cities in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
South Woodham Ferrers · 4.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit East Hanningfield, you can take a train to South Woodham Ferrers, which is approximately 4.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is CM3 8AN. Entry to the town is free.

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About

East Hanningfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,095 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6835°, 0.5623°.

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From the Wikipedia article

East Hanningfield is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It is situated to the south-east of Chelmsford and to the north-west of South Woodham Ferrers. It is surrounded by the villages of Butts Green, Bicknacre, Woodham Ferrers, West Hanningfield, Howe Green, and Rettendon. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,126. The village contains All Saints' Church (C of E), a primary school, 'The Folly Bistro'Restaurant (situated in the Former Windmill Tavern Public House and dating from the late 17th century), 'Vita Bella' Italian restaurant (situated in the former 'The Three Horseshoes' public house), a new village hall and a post office. RHS Garden, Hyde Hall is situated near by.

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Background

History

The earliest appearance of the name Hanningfield was in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelt Haningefelda and Haneghefelda and it is thought to date from the Anglo-Saxons colonisation period between the 5th-7th centuries, and to mean the open country (feld), of the people (inga), of Hana or Han. In 1870–72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described East Hanningfield as: <blockquote> HANNINGFIELD (EAST), a parish in Chelmsford district, Essex; 3½ miles N of the river Crouch, and 6 SE of Chelmsford r. station. Post town, Chelmsford. Acres, 2, 446. Real property, £3, 323. Pop., 453. Houses, 94. The property is subdivided. The manor belongs to Lord Petre.…

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Coordinates
51.6835, 0.5623
County
Essex
District
Chelmsford
Parish
East Hanningfield
Postcode
CM3 8AN
Parliamentary constituency
Maldon
Population
1,095
Nearest railway station
South Woodham Ferrers4.8 km
Official site
www.essexinfo.net

Sources

Other places nearby

East Hanningfield is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,095. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population
1,095
Administrative county
Essex
Constituency
Maldon

Things to see in East Hanningfield

7 attractions within 12 km.

RHS Garden, Hyde Hall📷 5

Gardens · East of England

RHS Garden, Hyde Hall

RHS Garden, Hyde Hall — Public garden in Essex, England.

🐕rhs.org.uk
Bicknacre Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2186461📷 3

Abbeys & priories · East of England

Bicknacre Priory

Bicknacre Priory — a abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Woodham Ferrers Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853440📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Woodham Ferrers War Memorial

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

Free🐕
Bicknacre Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2186461📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Bicknacre village sign

Bicknacre village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Woodham Ferrers Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853440📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Woodham Ferrers Village Sign

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

Free🐕
Woodham Ferrers Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853440📷 5

Villages · East of England

Woodham Ferrers

Woodham Ferrers — a village in england east.

Bicknacre, 1, Priors Field - geograph.org.uk - 8222603📷 5

Archaeological sites · East of England

Bicknacre Priory

Bicknacre Priory — archaeological in england east.

Nearby

Bicknacre Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2186461📷 3

Abbeys & priories · East of England

Bicknacre Priory

Bicknacre Priory — a abbey in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Bicknacre, 1, Priors Field - geograph.org.uk - 8222603📷 5

Archaeological sites · East of England

Bicknacre Priory

Bicknacre Priory — archaeological in england east.

Bicknacre Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2186461📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Bicknacre village sign

Bicknacre village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
RHS Garden, Hyde Hall📷 5

Gardens · East of England

RHS Garden, Hyde Hall

RHS Garden, Hyde Hall — Public garden in Essex, England.

🐕rhs.org.uk
Woodham Ferrers Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853440📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Woodham Ferrers Village Sign

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

Free🐕
Woodham Ferrers Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2853440📷 5

Villages · East of England

Woodham Ferrers

Woodham Ferrers — a village in england east.

Where to eat & stay near East Hanningfield

Places to stay

Woodland by Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow - geograph.org.uk - 8217893📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

The Courts Campsite

The Courts Campsite — a caravan park in england east.

Pylon by Curling Tye Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8216440📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Wood Corner Caravan Park

Wood Corner Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Shire Hall, Chelmsford on Remembrance Day 2018 - geograph.org.uk - 6734741📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Saracens Head Hotel

Saracens Head Hotel — a hotel in england london.

Tree at the entrance to Hockley Park - geograph.org.uk - 6551502📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Dome Caravan Park

Dome Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

Blue Boar yard and timber framed range - geograph.org.uk - 2435046📷 7

Hotels · East of England

The Blue Boar

The Blue Boar — a hotel in england east.

blueboarmaldon.co.uk
Shops on High Street, Maldon - geograph.org.uk - 6068411📷 5

Hotels · East of England

The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel — a hotel in england east.

maldonswan.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Pub Sign, The Cricketers Arms - geograph.org.uk - 7651846📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Cricketers Public House

Cricketers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Cottages on Main Road, Danbury - geograph.org.uk - 6527253📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The Griffin Inn

The Griffin Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Stile and footpath, Rectory Lane - geograph.org.uk - 2434919📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Hurdlemarker's Arms

The Hurdlemarker's Arms in England East, United Kingdom.

The White Horse Public House Sign, Great Baddow - geograph.org.uk - 1499511📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

White Horse Inn

White Horse Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

South Woodham Ferrers Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2125196📷 5

Restaurants · East of England

Elachi

Elachi — a restaurant in england east.

Path in Heather Hills Nature Reserve, Little Baddow - geograph.org.uk - 7827609📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Rodney Inn

The Rodney Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is East Hanningfield?
East Hanningfield is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 8AN), in the parish of East Hanningfield.
What is East Hanningfield?
East Hanningfield — village in Essex, England, UK.
How do I get to East Hanningfield?
The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 8AN.
Is East Hanningfield free to visit?
Yes, East Hanningfield is free to enter.
How do I get to East Hanningfield?
The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 8AN.