Villages · East of England
Rowhedge
In or near Colchester.
Rowhedge — a village in england east.

Phil Gaskin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe · 0.8 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
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Colne Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rowhedge is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 1,626. It is characterised by its riverside setting along the River Colne. The village features a mix of residential areas and local amenities, typical of small English communities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8574, 0.9453
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- East Donyland
- Postcode
- CO5 7HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Population
- 1,626
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639045 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Roman River
Museums · 0.7 km

The Ipswich Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 0.8 km

Wivenhoe
Villages · 0.9 km

Wivenhoe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Old Garrison House
Historic houses · 1.0 km

Donyland Lodge
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km

Sir John Martin-Harvey
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Joan Hickson O.B.E.
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km

Fingringhoe
Villages · 1.4 km

Wivenhoe Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km

Wivenhoe
Museums · 1.6 km

Wivenhoe Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Ipswich Arms Public House
The Ipswich Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wivenhoe War Memorial
Wivenhoe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Historic houses · East of England
Old Garrison House
Old Garrison House — Grade I listed house in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
Natural landmarks · East of England
Donyland Lodge
Donyland Lodge — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rowhedge
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Premier Inn (Castle)
Premier Inn (Castle) — a hotel in england east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Ipswich Arms Public House
The Ipswich Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
Duke Of York Public House
Duke Of York Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Mermaid Public House
The Mermaid Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Welcome Sailor Public House
The Welcome Sailor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Prince Of Wales Public House
The Prince Of Wales Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · East of England
The Goat And Boot Public House
The Goat And Boot Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowhedge?
- Rowhedge is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 7HP), in the parish of East Donyland.
- What is Rowhedge?
- Rowhedge — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Rowhedge?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 7HP.
- Is Rowhedge a protected site?
- Yes — Rowhedge is part of the Upper Colne Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rowhedge?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 7HP.