Towns & cities · East of England
Wakes Colne
Wakes Colne — village and civil parish in Essex, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wakes Colne is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 506 people. Address: CO6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Essex, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.9250°, 0.7560°.
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Official information
The East Anglian Railway Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of railways in the region. Guests can explore various exhibits, including model railway displays and participate in themed events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Wakes Colne is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It lies on the River Colne, near the village of Chappel, with which it shares Chappel and Wakes Colne railway station. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 506.
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Background
History
While it is unclear when the area was first occupied, in 1086 it was recorded as having 25 residents and there is evidence of Roman settlement in the nearby area dating from a much earlier time period. The parish spent most of its history consisting of two main areas, separated by parts of Mount Bures and Chappel parishes, and four smaller detached areas, three in Chappel and one in White Colne which dated from the 16th century or earlier. Because of the divided parishes act (1882) 118 acres were transferred to Wakes Colne from neighbouring parishes and six to the adjacent parish of Chappel.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9250, 0.7560
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Wakes Colne
- Postcode
- CO6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Population
- 506
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Open Weekends & Wednesdays 10:00 - 17:00 (April to October); 10:00 - 16:00 (November to March)
- Official site
- www.earm.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1866421 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wakes Colne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints church, Wakes Colne, Essex - geograph.org.uk - 227812.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
East Anglian Railway Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Museums · 0.3 km
Restoration Shed
Museums · 0.3 km
Chappel
Museums · 0.9 km
Crepping Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Chalkney Wood
Forests & woodlands · 2.4 km
Sergeants Orchard
Wildlife reserves · 2.4 km
White Colne
Towns & cities · 2.4 km
Mount Bures
Castles · 2.9 km
Great Tey
Villages · 2.9 km
Fordstreet Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Fordham
Villages · 3.2 km
Wakes Colne is a village in Essex, located in the East of England, with a population of 506. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 506
- Administrative county
- Essex
- Constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
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Things to see in Wakes Colne
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Sergeants Orchard
Sergeants Orchard — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Crepping Hall
Crepping Hall — Grade I listed building in Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
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Restoration Shed
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Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
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East Anglian Railway Museum
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Fordstreet Bridge
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Fordham war memorial
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Mount Bures
Mount Bures is a small village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It adjoins the county boundary with Suffolk. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 218
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Chappel
Chappel is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. The River Colne flows through the village. It is significant for its Victorian viaduct, which crosses the Co
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📷 3Museums · East of England
East Anglian Railway Museum
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📷 3Museums · East of England
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
Restoration Shed
Restoration Shed — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Chappel
Chappel is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. The River Colne flows through the village. It is significant for its Victorian viaduct, which crosses the Co
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Crepping Hall
Crepping Hall — Grade I listed building in Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Chalkney Wood
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Where to eat & stay near Wakes Colne
Places to stay
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Rushbanks Campsite
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White Hart Hotel
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Colchester Country Park
Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.
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Little Ropers Woodland Camping
Little Ropers Woodland Camping — a campsite in england east.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Griffin Public House
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Napier Arms Public House
Napier Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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The Locomotive Public House
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Bird In Hand Public House
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Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wakes Colne?
- Wakes Colne is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6), in the parish of Wakes Colne.
- What is Wakes Colne?
- Wakes Colne — village and civil parish in Essex, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wakes Colne?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6.
- Is Wakes Colne free to visit?
- Yes, Wakes Colne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wakes Colne?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6.