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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · East of England

Wivenhoe

In or near Colchester.

Wivenhoe — a village in england east.

The People's Republic of Wivenhoe - geograph.org.uk - 4444514

Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wivenhoe · 0.2 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

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Colne Marshes SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wivenhoe is a village located in the East of England, with a population of 9,567. It is situated near the River Colne, offering a mix of residential and scenic riverside areas. The village features a range of local amenities and a distinct community atmosphere.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8555, 0.9580
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Wivenhoe
Postcode
CO7 9DE
Parliamentary constituency
Harwich and North Essex
Population
9,567
Nearest railway station
Wivenhoe0.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Path, Wivenhoe - geograph.org.uk - 3989796📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Wivenhoe War Memorial

Wivenhoe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Old Garrison House📷 3

Historic houses · East of England

Old Garrison House

Old Garrison House — Grade I listed house in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, England, UK.

Grade I👶
Joan Hickson's House, Rose Lane - geograph.org.uk - 6546223📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Joan Hickson O.B.E.

Joan Hickson O.B.E. — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Boats moored on the River Colne at Wivenhoe - geograph.org.uk - 2736260📷 3

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Sir John Martin-Harvey

Sir John Martin-Harvey — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
River Colne at Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 6355860📷 5

Museums · East of England

Roman River

Roman River — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.

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The Former Freemasons Arms Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 3037839📷 5

Villages · East of England

Rowhedge

Rowhedge — a village in england east.

Where to eat & stay near Wivenhoe

Places to stay

Clingoe Hill, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7798391📷 5

Hostels · East of England

The Copse

The Copse — a hostel in england east.

Thorrington, Brick Kiln Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8160241📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Greens

Greens — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Fallen Log

Fallen Log — a campsite in england east.

Thorrington, Brick Kiln Lane - geograph.org.uk - 8160241📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Fir

Fir — a campsite in england east.

Houses by B1027 in Tenpenny Heath - geograph.org.uk - 5438859📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Birch

Birch — a campsite in england east.

For Falling in the Water^ - geograph.org.uk - 1470999📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Elm

Elm — a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Elizabeth II postbox on Rectory Road, Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 5386427📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

The Ipswich Arms Public House

The Ipswich Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Saw Mill Road, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 5437098📷 7

Historic pubs · East of England

Duke Of York Public House

Duke Of York Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Ipswich Road Postbox on Ipswich Road - geograph.org.uk - 4713295📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Welcome Sailor Public House

The Welcome Sailor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The Odd One Out, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7646615📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Mermaid Public House

The Mermaid Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

colchesterheritage.co.uk
Colchester Town Railway Station - geograph.org.uk - 2716179📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Prince Of Wales Public House

The Prince Of Wales Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The Goat and Boot - geograph.org.uk - 5860030📷 7

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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Bridge at Wraysbury Station - geograph.org.uk - 7485464📷 5

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Buildings at Wyddial Bury Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3777529📷 5

Villages · East of England

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Wyddial — a village in england london.

High Road Wormley - geograph.org.uk - 2795224📷 5

Villages · East of England

Wormley

Wormley — a village in england london.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 9DE), in the parish of Wivenhoe.
What is Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe — a village in england east.
How do I get to Wivenhoe?
The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 9DE.
Is Wivenhoe a protected site?
Yes — Wivenhoe is part of the Upper Colne Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Wivenhoe?
The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 9DE.