Villages · East of England
Lexden
In or near West Bergholt.
Lexden — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester · 2.8 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
Lexden is a village located in the East of England. It is known for its historical significance and proximity to Colchester, one of the oldest recorded towns in Britain. The village features a mix of residential areas and green spaces, making it a typical rural community in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8898, 0.8558
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Colchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CO3 4DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colchester
- Nearest railway station
- Colchester — 2.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2644549 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lexden Mount
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Lexden Gathering Grounds
Wildlife reserves · 0.3 km
Lexden Earthworks
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
Colchester Country Park
Campsites · 0.5 km
Water Trough Frederick Joshua Richardson
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Bluebottle Grove
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Lexden Tumulus
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.0 km
Camulodunum
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Moat Farm Dyke
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Tribute to Blur
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
Iron Latch
Wildlife reserves · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Lexden Mount
Lexden Mount — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Lexden Gathering Grounds
Lexden Gathering Grounds — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Lexden Earthworks
Lexden Earthworks — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Colchester Country Park
Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Water Trough Frederick Joshua Richardson
Water Trough Frederick Joshua Richardson is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Bluebottle Grove
Bluebottle Grove — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lexden
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Colchester Country Park
Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
📷 5
📷 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.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Stockwell Arms Inn
Stockwell Arms Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Timbers
Timbers — a restaurant in england east.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lexden?
- Lexden is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO3 4DE), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
- What is Lexden?
- Lexden — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Lexden?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO3 4DE.
- How do I get to Lexden?
- The nearest railway station is Colchester, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO3 4DE.