Museums · East of England
Walton-on-the-Naze
In or near Little Oakley.
Walton-on-the-Naze — a museum in england-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
- Walton-on-the-Naze · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Walton-on-the-Naze 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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Place summary
Walton-on-the-Naze is a coastal museum located in the East of England. It focuses on the local history and maritime heritage of the area. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight the significance of Walton-on-the-Naze in relation to the sea and its development over time.
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Background
Description
"Naze" derives from Old English næss "ness, promontory, headland". In 1722 Daniel Defoe mentions the town calling it "Walton, under the Nase". The Naze is a peninsula north of the town. It is important for migrating birds and has a small nature reserve. The marshes of Hamford Water behind the town are also of ornithological interest, with wintering ducks and Brent geese. Many bird watchers visit at migration times. The Hanoverian tower (more commonly known as the Naze Tower) at the start of the open area of the Naze was a sea mark to assist ships on this otherwise fairly featureless coast. It is now privately owned and open to visitors. During the Second World War the Naze was home to a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8480, 1.2680
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Frinton and Walton
- Postcode
- CO14 8BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Walton-on-the-Naze — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Walton-on-the-Naze (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walton-on-the-Naze?
- Walton-on-the-Naze is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO14 8BT), in the parish of Frinton and Walton.
- What is Walton-on-the-Naze?
- Walton-on-the-Naze — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walton-on-the-Naze?
- The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO14 8BT.
- How do I get to Walton-on-the-Naze?
- The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO14 8BT.