Museums · East of England
Rochford
In or near Sutton.
Rochford — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rochford · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rochford 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 is a museum located in South-East England. It offers insights into the local history and culture of the area. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the heritage of Rochford and its surroundings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The town is the main settlement in the Rochford district, and takes its name from Rochefort, Old English for "Ford of the Hunting Dogs". Kings Hill, in Rochford, was notable for containing the Lawless Court up until the 19th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5821, 0.7065
- County
- Essex
- District
- Rochford
- Parish
- Rochford
- Postcode
- SS4 1AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Rochford — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.rochford.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Rochford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Sutton Road Cemetery
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Sutton Road Cemetery War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochford?
- Rochford is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS4 1AY), in the parish of Rochford.
- What is Rochford?
- Rochford — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rochford?
- The nearest railway station is Rochford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS4 1AY.
- Is Rochford a protected site?
- Yes — Rochford is part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rochford?
- The nearest railway station is Rochford, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS4 1AY.