Museums · East of England
Rochford District
In or near Sutton.
Rochford District — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Kemp — 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
- Rochford · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rochford District is a museum in england-south-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: Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochford District is a museum located in South-East England. It focuses on the local history and heritage of the Rochford area, showcasing various exhibits that highlight its significance. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the region's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of two former districts, which were abolished at the same time: On 25 March 2026, it was announced that Rochford would be abolished in April 2028, along with all other local authorities in Essex. The government plans create a new South East Essex unitary authority area with Castle Point, Southend-on-Sea and Rochford, commencing the transition period in 2027.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5817, 0.7082
- County
- Essex
- District
- Rochford
- Parish
- Rochford
- Postcode
- SS4 1DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Rochford — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.rochford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rochford District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Sutton
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St Laurence and All Saints Church
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Sutton Road Cemetery War Memorial
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Sutton Road Cemetery
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Hawkwell
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochford District?
- Rochford District is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS4 1DH), in the parish of Rochford.
- What is Rochford District?
- Rochford District — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rochford District?
- The nearest railway station is Rochford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS4 1DH.
- Who owns Rochford District?
- Rochford District is owned by Rochford District Council.
- Is Rochford District a protected site?
- Yes — Rochford District is part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rochford District?
- The nearest railway station is Rochford, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS4 1DH.