Villages · East of England
Parkeston
In or near Ramsey.
Parkeston — a village in england east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich International · 0.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stour Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parkeston is a village located in the East of England. It is notable for its proximity to Harwich and the Port of Harwich, serving as a key point for ferry connections to mainland Europe. The village features a mix of residential areas and local amenities, reflecting its role as a commuter settlement. Parkeston's layout includes a combination of traditional and modern architecture, contributing to its character within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9425, 1.2523
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Ramsey and Parkeston
- Postcode
- CO12 4PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich International — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640612 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parkeston Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Harwich International Port
Marinas · 0.6 km
Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Harbours & ports · 0.6 km
Dovercourt Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.1 km
The Trafalgar Public House
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Dovercourt
Villages · 1.9 km
Cluetopia - Harwich Escape Rooms
Escape rooms · 2.0 km
Kingsway Plaza
Farmers’ markets · 2.0 km
Dovercourt Minesweepers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Shotley Gate
Villages · 2.0 km
Dovercourt High Light
Lighthouses · 2.1 km
Kingsway Hall
Theatres · 2.1 km
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Parkeston Village Sign
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📷 5Harbours & ports · East of England
Harwich International Ferry Terminal
Harwich International Ferry Terminal — a harbour in england east.
📷 4Cemeteries · East of England
Dovercourt Cemetery
Dovercourt Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Trafalgar Public House
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Parkeston
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Dovercourt Holiday Park
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parkeston?
- Parkeston is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 4PL), in the parish of Ramsey and Parkeston.
- What is Parkeston?
- Parkeston — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Parkeston?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 4PL.
- Is Parkeston a protected site?
- Yes — Parkeston is part of the Stour Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Parkeston?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 4PL.