Towns & cities · East of England
Littlebury
Littlebury — village in Essex, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Littlebury, the nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Littlebury is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 824 people. Address: CB11. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Essex, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.0330°, 0.2170°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Littlebury is a village and civil parish in the Uttlesford district, north-west Essex, England. The village is approximately a mile and a half from the market town of Saffron Walden, 12 miles (20 km) south from Cambridge, the nearest city, and 23 miles (37 km) north-east from the county town and city of Chelmsford. The parish of Littlebury includes the village of Littlebury Green and the hamlets of Catmere End and Chapel Green at the west, and parts of the estate of Audley End at the south-east. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 842.
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Background
History
The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with Bronze Age tools having been found at Little Chesterford and Iron Age sherds to the east of the village. Ring Hill Fort to the west of Audley End is believed to date from the Iron Age, and there is significant evidence of Roman settlement. The name Littlebury first appears in a 10th-century will as lytlan byrig and in 1008 as Lithanberi. The parish was owned by Ely Abbey from the ninth century, and was retained by the Crown following Dissolution. In 1601 it was sold to Thomas Sutton and in 1603 fell to the Earl of Suffolk. It passed between the Earls of Suffolk, owners of Audley End house, until in 1762 it was bequeathed to Lord…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0330, 0.2170
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Littlebury
- Postcode
- CB11
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Population
- 824
- Nearest railway station
- Audley End Miniature Railway — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q158962 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Littlebury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: B1383 winding through Littlebury (geograph 4222903).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Carpenters Arms
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
Littlebury
Villages · 0.5 km
Springwood column
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Organic Kitchen Garden
Gardens · 1.1 km
Audley End Ring Hill Temple
Follies · 1.3 km
Audley End House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Audley End House and Gardens
Gardens · 1.4 km
Polish SOE War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Adam Bridge, Audley End
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Audley End Lion Gate
Follies · 1.5 km
Saffron Walden Hedge Maze
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Bridge End Garden Summerhouse
Follies · 1.5 km
Littlebury is a village in Essex, London, with a population of 824. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 824
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Littlebury
46 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Littlebury →
📷 5📷 5Follies · East of England
Audley End Ring Hill Temple
Audley End Ring Hill Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 5Historic bridges · East of England
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line
Bethnal Green and King's Lynn Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · East of England
Bridge End Garden Summerhouse
Bridge End Garden Summerhouse — Folly or eyecatcher.
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Cromwell House
Cromwell House — house in Saffron Walden, Uttlesford, England, UK.
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📷 5Galleries · East of England
Fry Art Gallery
Fry Art Gallery — art gallery in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Jubilee House
Jubilee House — house in Saffron Walden, Uttlesford, England, UK.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Saffron Walden Castle
Saffron Walden Castle — former medieval castle in Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Saffron Walden Cemetery
Saffron Walden Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Saffron Walden Museum
Saffron Walden Museum — museum in Essex, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Tudor House
Tudor House — 15th century house in Newport, Uttlesford, Essex, England, UK.
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📷 5Miniature railways · East of England
Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
Audley End House and Gardens
Audley End House and Gardens — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
The Close
The Close — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Saffron Walden Turf Maze
Saffron Walden Turf Maze — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Saffron Walden Hedge Maze
Saffron Walden Hedge Maze — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Saffron Walden Amazes
Saffron Walden Amazes — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
Organic Kitchen Garden
Organic Kitchen Garden — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · East of England
Walden Castle
Walden Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Audley End House
Audley End House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · East of England
Audley End railway station
Audley End railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Old Carpenters Arms
Old Carpenters Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Springwood column
Springwood column — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
Organic Kitchen Garden
Organic Kitchen Garden — a garden in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · East of England
Audley End Ring Hill Temple
Audley End Ring Hill Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
Flagship📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Audley End House
Audley End House — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Littlebury
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Ashwell House
Ashwell House — a campsite in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Crown House
Crown House — a hotel in england london.
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📷 3Caravan parks · East of England
Hamperden End Caravan Site
Hamperden End Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Old Carpenters Arms
Old Carpenters Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Victory Public House
The Victory Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Kings Head Inn
The Kings Head Inn in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5More towns in this region
Flagship📷 10
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Cambridge
Cambridge — city in Cambridgeshire, England.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Chelmsford
Chelmsford — city in Essex, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Colney Heath
Colney Heath — village and civil parish in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Littlebury?
- Littlebury is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB11), in the parish of Littlebury.
- What is Littlebury?
- Littlebury — village in Essex, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Littlebury?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB11.
- Is Littlebury free to visit?
- Yes, Littlebury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Littlebury?
- The nearest railway station is Audley End Miniature Railway, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB11.