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Eight Ash Green

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Eight Ash Green

Eight Ash Green is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Marks Tey, 60km from The Backs, Cambridge.

Eight Ash Green is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,106, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eight Ash Green 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 Eight Ash Green to your route.

About Eight Ash Green

Eight Ash Green is a village and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It is on the A1124 road, near Junction 26 (Eight Ash Green Interchange) of the A12 road. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 1,768. The parish was formed on 1 April 1949 from parts of the parishes of

Read more Copford, Fordham, Stanway, and Aldham.

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Where is Eight Ash Green located?

Eight Ash Green is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8959 latitude, 0.8228 longitude.

What is the population of Eight Ash Green?

Eight Ash Green has a population of approximately 1,106 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,106
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.8959, 0.8228

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 Eight Ash Green

5 notable places within an hour's 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

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

24 km · about 25 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.

59 km · about 70 min drive

scenic viewpoint

The Backs, Cambridge

The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Eight Ash Green

  • 60 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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