Wivenhoe
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.87, 0.955 |
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| OS grid ref: | TM 03 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Wivenhoe is a riverside ward in the borough of Colchester, Essex, sitting on the north bank of the River Colne. The long quay, creeks, mudflats and salt marshes give it a distinctive estuarine character and attract boaters and birdwatchers alike; a local station links it easily to Colchester and beyond, and the settlement adjoins the parkland of Wivenhoe Park, which houses part of the University of Essex campus.
The area has a strong maritime heritage from 19th‑century shipbuilding, boatbuilding and fishing, and that history sits alongside a lively present-day mix of independent shops, cafés, galleries and sailing clubs. A creative community of long‑term residents, university staff and commuters gives the ward a relaxed, slightly bohemian feel, while historic houses such as Wivenhoe House and the working quay remind visitors of its shipbuilding and riverside past.
Postcode districts covering Wivenhoe
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 24.3 miles39 km
- Ipswich 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Colchester 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chelmsford 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Braintree 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Clacton-on-Sea 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Rayleigh 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Felixstowe 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Witham 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Sudbury 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Maldon 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Stowmarket 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Wivenhoe Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Old Heath and The Hythe Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Rowhedge Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- East Donyland Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Elmstead Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Greenstead Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- High Park Corner Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Elmstead Market Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Alresford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Fingringhoe Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Berechurch Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Alresford & Elmstead Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
Example postcodes in Wivenhoe
CO7 9QZ, CO7 9SE, CO7 9DN, CO7 9NA, CO7 9DA, CO4 3ZS, CO7 9BJ, CO7 9PW, CO7 9AP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 23.5 miles37.7 km
- Stansted Airport 30.7 miles49.5 km
- Wivenhoe Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Hythe (Essex) Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Colchester Bus Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Wivenhoe Ad
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Greyfriars 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Courthouse Inn 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The George Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Talbooth House & Spa 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 2.9 miles4.6 km
- The Lion 5 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Best Western the Rose & Crown Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Crown Stoke by Nayland 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- North Hill Hotel 4 2.9 miles4.7 km
Schools in Wivenhoe
- Broomgrove Infant School Primary
- Broomgrove Junior School Primary
- Millfields Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Essex University 0.6 miles1 km
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Berechurch Hall Estate 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- West Mersea Beach Beach 6.8 miles10.9 km
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles18 km
- Marks Hall Estate 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Pedlars Wood Forest 13 miles21 km
- Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Portman Road Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km