landmark
Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Wivenhoe
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Elmstead Market, 12km from Flatford Mill.
Wivenhoe is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,600 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Elmstead Market, about 4 km away.
Wivenhoe ( WIV-ən-hoh) is a town and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It lies approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-east of Colchester. The historic core of Wivenhoe stands on the left bank of the River Colne, which is tidal at this point. At the 2021 census the parish had a populationRead more
of 7,586 and the built up area had a population of 7,350.
The town's history centres on fishing, ship building and smuggling.
Much of lower Wivenhoe is also a designated conservation area, with many streets being of particular architectural interest. The urban area has grown up the hill away from the river to absorb the formerly separate hamlet of Wivenhoe Cross on the higher ground to the north-east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Wivenhoe?
Within an hour or so of Wivenhoe: Flatford Mill (12 km), Lavenham (30 km), Johnsons Cafe (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Wivenhoe?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit.
Where is Wivenhoe?
Wivenhoe is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Elmstead Market.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,567
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.8555, 0.9580
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Wivenhoe
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
30 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Johnsons Cafe
A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Wivenhoe
- 70 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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