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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 a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,567, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Wivenhoe 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 Wivenhoe to your route.

About Wivenhoe

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 population

Read 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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Where is Wivenhoe located?

Wivenhoe is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.8555 latitude, 0.9580 longitude.

What is the population of Wivenhoe?

Wivenhoe has a population of approximately 9,567 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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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

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 Wivenhoe

3 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.

12 km · about 20 min 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

Nearby Destinations

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West Mersea

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