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

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.
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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
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.
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- 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
- Wivenhoe — 0.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633717 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Wivenhoe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Old Garrison House
Historic houses · 0.1 km

Joan Hickson O.B.E.
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km

Sir John Martin-Harvey
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km

Roman River
Museums · 0.3 km

Rowhedge
Villages · 0.9 km

Wivenhoe Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km

Wivenhoe
Museums · 1.3 km

Wivenhoe Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km

Fingringhoe
Villages · 1.5 km

Cockaynes Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km

The Ipswich Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
Nearby
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.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Joan Hickson O.B.E.
Joan Hickson O.B.E. — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sir John Martin-Harvey
Sir John Martin-Harvey — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wivenhoe
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Places 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 Welcome Sailor Public House
The Welcome Sailor 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 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 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.