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Memorials & monuments · East of England

Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity

In or near Earls Colne.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Grove of Conifers In Marks Hall - geograph.org.uk - 3366083

Lewis Potter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Chappel and Wakes Colne · 5.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity is a public memorial in Essex, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Witham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 5.9 km away. Postcode area CO6.

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Place summary

The Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity is located in Earls Colne, Essex, in the East of England. This memorial commemorates the contributions and sacrifices of those involved in Bomber Command and the Operation Varsity mission during World War II.

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Coordinates
51.9059, 0.6793
County
Essex
District
Braintree
Parish
Earls Colne
Postcode
CO6 2NS
Parliamentary constituency
Witham
Nearest railway station
Chappel and Wakes Colne5.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity?
Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 2NS), in the parish of Earls Colne.
What is Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity?
Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity?
The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 2NS.
Is Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity free to visit?
Yes, Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity is free to enter.
How do I get to Memorial to Bomber Command and Operation Varsity?
The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 2NS.