Towns & cities · East of England
Rettendon
Rettendon — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Battlesbridge · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Rettendon is located in Essex, with the postcode CM3. The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge, which is 3.5 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Rettendon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,351 people. Address: CM3. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6544°, 0.5497°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rettendon is a village and civil parish in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England. It lies about 8 miles (13 km) south-east of the city of Chelmsford. There are two main built up parts of Rettendon, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) apart, sometimes distinguished as Rettendon Common to the north and Rettendon Place to the south. The parish church, village school and village hall are at Rettendon Place. The parish also covers surrounding rural areas and hamlets, including the parts of Battlesbridge north of the River Crouch, which forms the southern boundary of the parish. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 1,967 and the population of the Rettendon built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics (being just the Rettendon Common settlement) was 273. The village was once owned by the Bishop of Ely. The A130 formerly passed through the village and now bypasses it to the west. There are a number of listed buildings in the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6544, 0.5497
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Rettendon
- Postcode
- CM3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Population
- 1,351
- Nearest railway station
- Battlesbridge — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009643 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rettendon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ret sign.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rettendon is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 1,351. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,351
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Maldon
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Things to see in Rettendon
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Crowsheath Wood
Crowsheath Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors' Centre
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📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Nevendon Manor
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Downham War Memorial
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War memorials at Dollyman's Farm
War memorials at Dollyman's Farm — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Ramsden Heath village sign
Ramsden Heath village sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
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West Hanningfield village sign
West Hanningfield village sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Rayleigh Castle
Rayleigh Castle — Norman earthworks in Rayleigh, Essex, England, UK.
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Hanningfield Reservoir
Hanningfield Reservoir — lake in the United Kingdom.
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Shotgate Thickets
Shotgate Thickets — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Woodham Fen
Woodham Fen — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
Flagship📷 3Stately homes · East of England
Ilgars Manor
Ilgars Manor — manor house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK.
📷 3Gardens · East of England
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
RHS Essex garden — Britain's driest, with extensive dry-garden plantings.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · East of England
Call of the Wild Zoo
Call of the Wild Zoo — a zoo aquarium in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
South Hanningfield village sign
South Hanningfield village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Rettendon village sign
Rettendon village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wickford War Memorial
Wickford War Memorial — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Rettendon village sign
Rettendon village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · East of England
RHS Garden, Hyde Hall
RHS Garden, Hyde Hall — Public garden in Essex, England.
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South Hanningfield village sign
South Hanningfield village sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Ilgars Manor
Ilgars Manor — manor house in South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Rettendon
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Courts Campsite
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Belchamps Scout Activity Centre
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Wood Corner Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Cricketers Public House
Cricketers Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Hurdlemarker's Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old White Horse Public House
The Old White Horse Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rettendon?
- Rettendon is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3), in the parish of Rettendon.
- What is Rettendon?
- Rettendon — village and civil parish in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Rettendon?
- The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3.
- Is Rettendon free to visit?
- Yes, Rettendon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rettendon?
- The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3.