Wivenhoe
Parish in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.864, 0.962 |
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| 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 miles
- Ipswich 15.8 miles
- Colchester 3.8 miles
- Chelmsford 22.4 miles
- Braintree 17.5 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 9.2 miles
- Rayleigh 24.1 miles
- Felixstowe 17.4 miles
- Witham 14.5 miles
- Sudbury 15.2 miles
- Maldon 14.5 miles
- Stowmarket 22.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Rowhedge Built-up area 0.9 miles
- East Donyland Parish 1 mile
- High Park Corner Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 1.3 miles
- Elmstead Parish 1.4 miles
- Alresford Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Elmstead Market Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2 miles
- Greenstead Ward 2 miles
- Alresford & Elmstead Ward 2.1 miles
- Berechurch Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Wivenhoe
CO7 9DN, CO7 9LE, CO7 9NJ, CO7 9BG, CO7 9JA, CO7 9DX, CO7 9GD, CO7 9QW, CO7 9QZ … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 31 miles
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Alresford 1.6 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 3.1 miles
Hotels near Wivenhoe Ad
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 1.1 miles
- The Courthouse Inn 3 3.3 miles
- Greyfriars 4 3 miles
- The George Hotel 4 3.2 miles
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 6.5 miles
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 3.4 miles
- The Lion 5 7.8 miles
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 9.1 miles
- St Nicholas Hotel 3.1 miles
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 miles
- Berechurch Hall Estate 2.8 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 3.1 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.9 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.4 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 9.7 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.2 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.5 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 12.1 miles
- Pedlars Wood Forest 12.7 miles
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.7 miles
- Portman Road Stadium 15.4 miles