Natural landmarks · East of England
Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower)
In or near Colchester.
Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Jumbo, also known as Balkerne Water Tower, is located in Colchester, East of England. This Victorian water tower, built in the mid-19th century, is a notable example of industrial architecture and is a Grade II listed structure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8895, 0.8951
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO1 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester Town — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/33492503 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower)?
- Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO1 1PT), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower)?
- Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower)?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO1 1PT.
- Is Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) free to visit?
- Yes, Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jumbo (Balkerne Water Tower)?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO1 1PT.