Villages · East of England
Fordham
In or near Wakes Colne.
Fordham — a village in england east.
Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 3.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Fordham is a village located in the East of England. It features typical rural architecture and a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterised by its agricultural surroundings and local amenities that serve residents and visitors alike. Fordham offers a glimpse into rural life in this region of England.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9167, 0.8000
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Fordham
- Postcode
- CO6 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649230 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fordham war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Fordstreet Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Crepping Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Cooks Hall
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Old St Mary's Church, West Bergholt
Historic churches · 2.6 km
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Museums · 2.9 km
East Anglian Railway Museum
Museums · 2.9 km
Restoration Shed
Museums · 3.0 km
Iron Latch
Wildlife reserves · 3.1 km
Wakes Colne
Towns & cities · 3.2 km
Chappel
Museums · 3.3 km
Sergeants Orchard
Wildlife reserves · 3.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fordham war memorial
Fordham war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Fordstreet Bridge
Fordstreet Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Crepping Hall
Crepping Hall — Grade I listed building in Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Cooks Hall
Cooks Hall — house in West Bergholt, Colchester, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Old St Mary's Church, West Bergholt
Old St Mary's Church, West Bergholt — Grade I listed church in West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fordham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Colchester Country Park
Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Rushbanks Campsite
Rushbanks Campsite — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
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📷 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.
📷 7
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Stockwell Arms Inn
Stockwell Arms Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Timbers
Timbers — a restaurant in england east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordham?
- Fordham is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 3NL), in the parish of Fordham.
- What is Fordham?
- Fordham — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Fordham?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 3NL.
- How do I get to Fordham?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 3NL.