Where is Great Wakering?

Great Wakering is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS3 0HU), in the parish of Great Wakering.

How do I get to Great Wakering?

The nearest railway station is Shoeburyness, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS3 0HU.

Is Great Wakering a protected site?

Yes — Great Wakering is part of the Foulness SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5) Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to Great Wakering?

The nearest railway station is Shoeburyness, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS3 0HU.

Villages · East of England

Great Wakering

In or near Sutton.

Great Wakering — a village in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Shoeburyness · 2.4 km

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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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Foulness SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5)

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Great Wakering is a village located in South-East England, with a population of approximately 5,400 residents. This settlement features typical English village characteristics, including local amenities and community spaces. Its rural setting provides a tranquil environment, making it representative of the region’s smaller communities.

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Coordinates: 51.5524, 0.8038
County: Essex
District: Rochford
Parish: Great Wakering
Postcode: SS3 0HU
Parliamentary constituency: Southend East and Rochford
Population: 5,400
Nearest railway station: Shoeburyness — 2.4 km

Sources

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Historic houses · East of England

Manor House

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Mountains & hills · East of England

Pig's Bay

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Castles · East of England

Brimstone Hill

Brimstone Hill — a castle in england south east.

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Museums · East of England

Shoeburyness

Shoeburyness — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Islands · East of England

Rushley Island

Rushley Island — small uninhabited island in Essex.

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Where to eat & stay near Great Wakering

Places to stay

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Hotels · East of England

The Last Post

The Last Post — a hotel in england south east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Sea End Caravan Park

Sea End Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Hotels · East of England

Ye Olde White Harte Hotel

Ye Olde White Harte Hotel — a hotel in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Silver Road Caravan Park

Silver Road Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Campsites · East of England

Ark Lane Scout Campsite

Ark Lane Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

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Campsites · East of England

The Lake at Nine Acres

The Lake at Nine Acres — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

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Restaurants · East of England

Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas

Billy Hundreds Fish n Tapas — a restaurant in england south east. Cuisine: seafood. 4.6-star.

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