Wivenhoe
Parish in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.864, 0.962 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TM 04 22 |
| Population: | 9,567 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Wivenhoe is a small riverside town on the north bank of the River Colne in the borough of Colchester, Essex, England. Its quayside, mudflats and saltmarsh give it a distinctive estuarine character, popular with boaters and birdwatchers, and there are attractive Georgian and Victorian terraces that hint at its long connection with the sea.
Historically a shipbuilding and dockside community, Wivenhoe has transitioned towards a mix of commuter housing, independent shops, cafes and an active arts scene, with galleries, music and literary activity enlivening the town. It sits close to Wivenhoe Park and the University of Essex, and benefits from rail links into Colchester and beyond, blending maritime heritage with a creative, village-like social life.
Postcode districts covering Wivenhoe
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24 miles38.6 km
- Ipswich 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Colchester 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Chelmsford 22.4 miles36 km
- Braintree 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Rayleigh 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Felixstowe 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Witham 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Sudbury 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Maldon 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Stowmarket 22.3 miles35.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Rowhedge Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- East Donyland Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- High Park Corner Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Elmstead Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Alresford Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Elmstead Market Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Greenstead Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Alresford & Elmstead Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Wivenhoe
CO7 9FP, CO7 9BS, CO7 9RA, CO7 9LL, CO7 9JS, CO7 9QU, CO7 9BQ, CO7 9BD, CO7 9DA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Stansted Airport 31 miles50 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Alresford 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Colchester Bus Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Wivenhoe Ad
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Greyfriars 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The George Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.4 miles5.4 km
- The Lion 5 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
Schools in Wivenhoe
- Broomgrove Infant School Primary
- Broomgrove Junior School Primary
- Millfields Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.4 miles10.2 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Marks Hall Estate 12.1 miles19.6 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Portman Road Stadium 15.4 miles24.7 km