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Cold Norton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Cold Norton

Cold Norton is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Latchingdon and Snoreham, 47km from Leeds Castle.

Cold Norton is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,099, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cold Norton sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cold Norton to your route.

About Cold Norton

Cold Norton is a village on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex, England. It is located in rural countryside 10 miles to the east of Chelmsford, and lies just over a mile to the north of the River Crouch, which can be seen from the village's main hill. Nearby villages include Purleigh and North Fambridge. Administratively,

Read more Cold Norton forms part of the Purleigh ward in the Maldon District. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,162. The parish includes some industrial and commercial enterprises and the Three Rivers Golf and Country Club. There are two golf courses at Three Rivers Golf and Country Club, The 18 hole 6449 yard par 72 Kings Course and the smaller 18 hole par 64 Jubilee Course. Cold Norton Primary School is in St Stephens Road. The local parish church, St Stephen's, was the location of the first Church of England marriage ceremony to be conducted by a woman priest. The Stow Maries Aerodrome is situated within Cold Norton. It is a grade II listed World War I aerodrome built to defend London from zeppelin attack. 24 buildings remain standing, which have been sympathetically restored. The Norton Public House was reopened in August 2009 being run on a voluntary basis by local residents with the cooperation of the owners of the freehold. It was featured in the television series Save our Boozer shown on UKTV Blighty. The village hall has secured £348,500 from the Big Lottery Fund. The money comes from the lottery fund's community buildings programme.

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Cold Norton is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6721 latitude, 0.6700 longitude.

What is the population of Cold Norton?

Cold Norton has a population of approximately 1,099 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,099
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.6721, 0.6700

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

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 Cold Norton

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

High Beach Tea Hut

A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.

44 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Brands Hatch Circuit

Legendary undulating British racing circuit in Kent hosting major motorsport events and offering car racing experiences.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Leeds Castle

A castle on islands in a lake formed by the River Len in Kent, often called the loveliest castle in the world.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Pavilion Cafe Victoria Park

A stylish lakeside cafe in Victoria Park that has become an unofficial weekend gathering spot for London's motorcycle community.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Canterbury Cathedral

Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and one of the oldest Christian structures in England.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Cold Norton

  • 58 kmCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
  • 71 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.
  • 73 kmChannel Tunnel (Eurotunnel)50 km tunnel under the English Channel - drive your car on the train

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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