Museums · East of England
River Colne, Essex
In or near East Mersea.
River Colne, Essex — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Colne, Essex is a museum in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COLNE ESTUARY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The River Colne in Essex is a significant waterway in the East of England. It is notable for its ecological diversity and historical importance in the region. The river's landscape has influenced local culture and industry over the centuries.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8007, 1.0102
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Colne, Essex (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Colne, Essex?
- River Colne, Essex is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8NG), in the parish of St Osyth.
- What is River Colne, Essex?
- River Colne, Essex — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Colne, Essex?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO16 8NG.
- Is River Colne, Essex a protected site?
- Yes — River Colne, Essex is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to River Colne, Essex?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8NG.