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Historic houses · East of England

Old Garrison House

In or near Colchester.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Old Garrison House — Grade I listed house in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.

Old Garrison House, historic houses in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wivenhoe · 0.3 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Old Garrison House is a historic house in Essex, East of England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area CO7.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Colne Marshes SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Old Garrison House is a Grade I listed historic house located in Wivenhoe, Essex, in the East of England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and is situated near the Upper Colne Marshes, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

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Coordinates
51.8547, 0.9591
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Wivenhoe
Postcode
CO7 9BN
Parliamentary constituency
Harwich and North Essex
Nearest railway station
Wivenhoe0.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Garrison House?
Old Garrison House is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 9BN), in the parish of Wivenhoe.
What is Old Garrison House?
Old Garrison House — Grade I listed house in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
How do I get to Old Garrison House?
The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 9BN.
Is Old Garrison House a listed building?
Old Garrison House is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Old Garrison House a protected site?
Yes — Old Garrison House is part of the Upper Colne Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Old Garrison House?
The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 9BN.